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Originally Posted by crowdpleazer
Unless we can figure out how to charge a battery in less than 5 minutes that will last 200-300 miles (comparable to filling a gas tank).
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Our current battery technology is well on it's way to doing just that. New battery tech is under development as we speak that is charging much faster and lasting longer than we ever thought possible. I just saw an interview on the net a week ago about a guy that has invented a new style of battery that can be to charged to 90% capacity in well under an hour, and expected range was around the 300-400 mile area, but it's still in the development and testing phase. Electric cars may indeed be the future, and you and I have no way of predicting that. Our government is sure pushing for it...
The pros are numerous when compared to using fossil fuel driven vehicles..
-Mostly pollution free daily operation..
-Far faster..
-Linear torque output that far exceeds gasoline or diesel engines..
-Higher horsepower levels are easily obtained, often from the factory.
-Modular construction techniques for easier servicing of drivetrains and wheel motors..
-Silent operation reducing overall noise pollution..
-Reduction of smog levels in major cities..
-Maintenance is less frequent and often much cheaper due to fewer components being used.
-Tax credits..
-Electric motors are known to outlast internal combustion engines by a large margin..
-Reduced operating costs.. > 1/3rd to 1/4 of the cost of a gasoline vehicle..
-The possibility of 100% renewable operation if using a home solar system to charge..
-Lower center of gravity which increases passenger safety by a large margin when compared to gasoline vehicles..
-Increased national energy security by reducing our dependence on foreign oil..
-Far fewer parts used in production = less to break..
GB