Absolutely, when compared to conventional ICE powered cars. I drive a 30 hp converted 1981 VW Rabbit (thanks Art Weaver!) that was built in response to the 'first' energy crunch. It is recharged with 100% wind power. Although underpowered by 'normal' standards (climbs Rt 13 east out of town at 35 mph minimum), it is a great commuter car and gets about 40 miles/charge. Equivalent to getting about 60 mpg on $3/gal gasoline (it costs about 5 cents/mile in electricity). There are certainly questions about range, infrastructure, battery technology, national grid issues, and on and on. (I like the idea of standardized battery modules which are swapped when 'filling up' at the service station.)I am convinced that electric vehicles will play an important role in our future. Tony Nekut
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 11:37 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [SustainableTompkins] electric cars / battery stations Are electric cars *good* cars? --Ira Ithaca, NY _______________________________________________ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org _______________________________________________ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org
