This is impressive
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Le Mans Master
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This is impressive
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The funniest statement I heard was, "He set record after record and never put out ONE ONCE of air pollution."
I know what the guy meant, but I thought burning tires was pretty heavy on air pollution. I know I saw a fair amount of thick smoke from the electric car.
I'm just nit-picking. It's neat, but I don't think I could own one. Besides, there's a plateau that can be easily hit and then you're at the end of the line. What do you do when you want to go into the 8's in the 1/4? (where my Chevelle will be)
I know what the guy meant, but I thought burning tires was pretty heavy on air pollution. I know I saw a fair amount of thick smoke from the electric car.
I'm just nit-picking. It's neat, but I don't think I could own one. Besides, there's a plateau that can be easily hit and then you're at the end of the line. What do you do when you want to go into the 8's in the 1/4? (where my Chevelle will be)
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Pretty incredible stuff 
They make all their torque immediately and have a significant edge right from the start line. Now if you could only make them sound like a V8 
They make all their torque immediately and have a significant edge right from the start line. Now if you could only make them sound like a V8
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Le Mans Master
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All I know is that they have come a long way with these electric cars.
As to the sound, I've got sidepipes and love them but there is something sorta cool about being quick and silent.
I'll stick to loud American muscle myself but
As to the sound, I've got sidepipes and love them but there is something sorta cool about being quick and silent.
I'll stick to loud American muscle myself but
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That is really cool to see. The main drawback to electric cars right now is the battery technology. Very expensive and the range does not match that of the internal combustion engine. When those factors have been improved the days of gas will begin to darken.
But when you look at the average drive most people make its very doable.
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Very impressive.I love the thought and engineering that went into the project.But I still need the sound of a healthy V-8.Especially drag racing.You need to be in that environment to appreciate it.Watching on TV and being track side,two different worlds.Track side with electric cars,might be kinda cool but I don't think too exciting,Just my 2pennies.
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Then, once we do away with gasoline burning cars, we 'll get rid of plastics, lubricants(petro based), cosmetics(don't tell my wife), and the numerous other things oil is made from. We'll be wind and solar based. Until a calm, cool day with no sun, then, fire up the power plants again.
I'm all for better, but for every action, there is a reaction....
Good for him! Yes, electric motors produce higher torque on start-up. Let's see what's in an electric motor....gee, copper windings, bearings needing lubricant, lots of machined, expensive parts that wear with use(like everything else).
Finding an alternative fuel when there is plenty under our feet just doesn't make sense to me. Call me old school.
