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Originally Posted by kazbates
How about something actually doable like mass producing electric cars! The cars we are using now are using almost the same technology as their inception almost a century ago.  And on that note, why can't our roads have some kind of detectors that allow us to run on autopilot. No more car accidents from drivers too busy talking on their mobile phones to actually pay attention to their driving.  Sorry - It's a pet peeve of mine. 
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Aaaah! my pet subject. I've been wanting an EV since 1973, I've driven a few in 2001 that have all been destroyed by their manufacturers, and there are still no decent affordable EVs as of today. Who's responsible? THE OIL SUCKERS.
They want us to drive their stupid hybrids, what a load a crock they are.
Even that idiotic pluggable Chevy Volt, I mean the thing weighs over 3000 pounds, totally irrational!
If you want good info go to the evcast.com . I'm listening all their 200 podcasts as I work.
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Originally Posted by LazyScot
How about a universal fast charge network for electric cars, that can recharge a car in say five minutes, built into almost every car parking place, and provided as part of the parking charge...
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It's physically impossible unless you have a power plant in your backyard, and a 3000amp charger. The best you can do is 15 mins for an 80% charge.
BTW I finally found the EV I want, and it's a bloody Ford! I still can't believe it! It's a small van fer my work and it will be available summer 2010.
The Ford Transit Connect. It's made and sold in Europe and will be available in America starting this summer as a two liter petrol guzzler and next year with pure EV, hybrid and gas options.