Of course making the general assumption that the mass of 10k batteries (approx 570lbs) would have no impact on performance...
To truly compare apples to apples I think a new unit of measure is required. It's always nice to frame things in familiar terms, but there are too many variables that need to be considered to do that in this case. How about: (energy density / work) / (pollution quotient) = Clean Work per Hour (CWPH) ED = energy potential of the fuel relative to weight & volume W = power transfer efficiency per hour of typical operation PQ = the sum of defined negative byproducts from origin to point source With this unit you should be able to reasonably compare the space shuttle to a Prius... 8^) -j -----Original Message----- From: Harry Veeder [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 10:38 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Pollution Quotient - PQ - was "MPG" => "MPG+e"? Terry Blanton wrote: >> From: Harry Veeder > >> How far could an "Energized Car" travel on 10,000 AA batteries? > > About 10 miles: > > http://www.phy.syr.edu/courses/modules/ENERGY/ENERGY_POLICY/tables.htm > l > > 1 AA => 2.77 x 10^-4 kWhr > That is further than I guessed. Harry
