I don't understand the animosity of this group toward electric cars.
Don't discount the smugness factor of their proponents. Tres irritating.
I think that the best compromise is probably technology similar to the Volt: a series hybrid, with a simple (relatively) electric drivetrain
I do too. The onboard charger should be a small high-speed turbine/alternator arrangement designed for optimum efficiency at a single load point, that gauged to best recharge the pack. No cooling system, one moving part. Cheap and reliable in production quantities, and small.
[Pious] also has direct mechanical drive, engine to wheels, with no need of the electric propulsion system.
The electric motor is also the starter, I though. Very important to the process! -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
