The “40 mile range” is ONLY the “pure electric range” —BEFORE the generator kicks in to recharge it—or charge it by the A/C line. This is known as a “PHEV” “Hybrid” as it has SOME “purely electric range” before the gasoline needs to be used to recharge. With about 10 gallons of gas—I would bet about 500 miles of range!!
I am NOT a fan of “electric cars” —but this IS a MUCH better idea—with a substantial battery pack—than the Prius. Had the EV-1 had this ability..probably 50,000 would have been sold by now--maybe more....
“With about 10 gallons of gas—I would bet about 500 miles of range!!”
I’ll take that bet. How much do you want to lose?
Well, that makes sense, but then why did they say:
to recharge the vehicle, which for now must be done at home in the absence of recharging stations
???