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**irrelaAnnekly** · 08-03-2009, 07:31 AM

Adding batteries adds weight,a LOT of weight,and adding another 20 miles still doesn't bring such a thing up to being practical,we're talking about vehichles that get you around 60-100 miles and need several hours to recharge,a LOT of people need more than that.

I'd imagine the figures from most EV's about range are under absolutely perfect conditions that don't exist in the real world.

What if you live in a cold temperature? That easily takes effeceincy away from the batteries,what if you want to carry more than just yourself around? That adds weight,pulling more weight around decreases range even further,just like the weight from ll the addes batteries.

Battery tech is NOT good enougfh at this point to make a practical EV for the masses pure and simple,it just isn't.

I do admire the idea of getting away from what you're upset by,but the fact is that we can't affordably or practically do it right now.

It is done right now. Not by big auto makers, but by alternative makers and by home made conversions.

For example; in my country: http://www.ad-pecjak.si/ECO/Ecar1.htm

I, for example, drive a Vectrix - electric maxi-scooter. Range is between 60-80km, which is more than enough for my daily commute. I recharge aprox. once every two days.

And it's an USA company :-)

Yes, electric vehicles are not for all climates. But why would that be a limitation in all other climates, where they 'feel' perfectly well.

08-03-2009, 07:31 AM	#67
irrelaAnnekly Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 445 Senior Member	Adding batteries adds weight,a LOT of weight,and adding another 20 miles still doesn't bring such a thing up to being practical,we're talking about vehichles that get you around 60-100 miles and need several hours to recharge,a LOT of people need more than that. I'd imagine the figures from most EV's about range are under absolutely perfect conditions that don't exist in the real world. What if you live in a cold temperature? That easily takes effeceincy away from the batteries,what if you want to carry more than just yourself around? That adds weight,pulling more weight around decreases range even further,just like the weight from ll the addes batteries. Battery tech is NOT good enougfh at this point to make a practical EV for the masses pure and simple,it just isn't. I do admire the idea of getting away from what you're upset by,but the fact is that we can't affordably or practically do it right now. It is done right now. Not by big auto makers, but by alternative makers and by home made conversions. For example; in my country: http://www.ad-pecjak.si/ECO/Ecar1.htm I, for example, drive a Vectrix - electric maxi-scooter. Range is between 60-80km, which is more than enough for my daily commute. I recharge aprox. once every two days. And it's an USA company :-) Yes, electric vehicles are not for all climates. But why would that be a limitation in all other climates, where they 'feel' perfectly well.
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