If you don't need the extra range it really doesn't matter much, and what do the carbon fiber and leather do other than stroke your ego? You think most people even know it's carbon under the paint, or that you're sitting on leather? Who cares?
Maybe, but AC induction motors don't have the low end torque of series DC, so you still might lose.
Carbon fiber is super light and it doesn't rust. If you think that Tesla used aluminum and carbon fiber to stroke egos I have some oceanfront property in missouri to sell you.
Other composites don't rust either and can be fairly light.
More, sort of. It's a trick question, electric motors don't make horse power, battery packs do, the motor just has to survive while transferring that power.
Yup, probably why Zombie is lighter than a Roadster, even with a heavier motor, without using carbon fiber too. I know, I know, shitbox, no leather and nav system. Record breaking shitbox of course.
Your point is road salt? Because that's why my EV is parked.
Yes a $100,000 2 seater is certainly the epitome of common sense.
Sorry but I'm neither. Tesla did a great job with the Roadster but Nissan looks to be the first manufacturer to get large volumes of EV's into the hands of the most people. The LEAF will expose more of the population to real world EV use than Tesla probably ever will and therefor directly influence more people. Tesla had to go through great lengths to manage their battery temperature because their chemistry choice is very sensitive to it. Other chemistries, Nissan's for example, are less so and need less management. Sure Tesla has good range, it's a $100+K vehicle. Don't get me wrong, I love the Roadster and what Tesla has done for the EV movement. I'm just not sure they are the appropriate choice for the RAV4EV, which was my original point in case you've forgotten.
That's why every record breaking EV dragster uses a series DC motor. Sure. What question did I dodge? I said the motor weighs more, so what? It has to be because it can transfer more torque than the Roadster motor. Roadster motor is around 300ft. lbs, DC motors can do over 500ft. lbs. It's like saying a 454 V8 weighs more than a 350 V8.
Fiberglass isn't that expensive, never said it was as strong, but what does Lotus build the Elise out of? Apparently fiberglass is strong enough for that car.
Lotus Elise again.
Just because you can't comprehend the fact that not everyone needs to travel hundreds of miles or cares to do so doesn't make it true. Do you realize there are even some people who don't even own a car? OMFG! Of course a 100 mile EV can be an only car for some people, but who said everyone buying a 100 mile car will only have one vehicle anyway? Most households have at least two which means for most households a 100 mile EV is fine.
Of course, but that sort of kills your statement that "Tesla is light years ahead of every manufacturer, period." They certainly are not in production volume or in getting cars out to the average person.
I guess he thought it would be more interesting to build a fast EV, especially since the Roadster didn't exist when he started.
Why would I waste my time? I'm sure it would be a shitbox if it didn't have leather seats, diamond turn signal indicators, or some other arbitrary bling that you deem necessary. Do your own research.
