On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 23:08:37 -0500, DSK wrote:


Therein lies the grim tale of non-fossil fuel vehicles. For
stationary power (or very slow moving power), no prob. If
you want speed & accelration, you gotta have lightness.

Yup, but batteries aren't the only way to save weight. I'm sure you have
heard of the EV1. It did 0-60 in 8 seconds, and was *limited* to 80 mph,
although modified it made it to 183 mph, not bad, considering the
electric car's limited development. Clearly, it's range wouldn't meet
everyone's need in a car, but ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_EV1