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To: woodbutcher1963

They are not going to make a profit and prove the concept until they make a practical family car. Fancy electric sports cars are not the way to go. No one is going to put charging stations for ‘em. They are not going get the concept acceptance.
Maybe if the make an electric NASCAR race car...


58 posted on 09/30/2011 10:57:04 AM PDT by Little Ray (FOR the best Conservative in the Primary; AGAINST Obama in the General.)
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To: Little Ray

Not too practical for NASCAR, the charge would run out of the 100th lap.

However, there is a electric motorcycle manufactrurer out of Cal.(MotoCzysz) that averaged 100 mph at the Isle of Man TT races this year. This is 5 laps over the 31 mile mountain course.
To compare the winner of the Seniors TT(1000 cc Honda)averaged 128 mph over the same course. The Supersports TT(600 cc Honda) averaged 123 mph over the mtn. course.
If you are not familiar , the Isle of Man TT races are the premier motorcycle and sidecar races in the world.

While electric may not be practicle for the mini van or pick up truck , it could become a reality for motorcycles.
It would not replace a Harley Sportster but it could be used in by your average commuter in warm climates. It also could capture some of the crotch rocket market.


65 posted on 09/30/2011 11:41:15 AM PDT by woodbutcher1963
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