Not as old as some websites about electric cars, I'm sure. But I found this and was pretty amused to say the least. Zig's Amazing Electric Vehicle
He talks about how lead-acid batteries need improvement and about how his electric conversion gets 35 miles range on a good day..
I can't pinpoint when the main bulk of text was written but I'm guessing between 1998-2002?
I'm assuming lithium-ions are a relatively new thing since wide-spread laptop use?
He then starts talking about the pros and cons of possibly owning an EV1... (!)
Also, even this guy foreshadowed the nefarious things to come...
PS: Not sure if this should go in the off-topic thread or what.
He talks about how lead-acid batteries need improvement and about how his electric conversion gets 35 miles range on a good day..
I can't pinpoint when the main bulk of text was written but I'm guessing between 1998-2002?
Zig said:Lead-acid batteries are improving, but only incrementally: I doubt we'll see more than a 10% increase in capacity over the next few years. More promising are newer batteries such as nickel-metal-hydride and zinc-air, and power generation systems such as fuel cells. But none of these are remotely affordable, most aren't even available.
I'm assuming lithium-ions are a relatively new thing since wide-spread laptop use?
He then starts talking about the pros and cons of possibly owning an EV1... (!)
*poignant sigh*:frown:Zig said:The EV1 has a major company behind it. If you have troubles with your car, just call GM and they'll take care of you. GM has picked up drivers who ran their batteries empty.
Also, even this guy foreshadowed the nefarious things to come...
Zig said:Number three reason I don't drive an EV1: conspiracy theory. I don't really trust the motives of major auto manufacturers. Major corporations do not always do what is in the best long-term interests of their own employees, their company, their economy, nation, or planet. I don't expect them to: this is commerce, not charity. I truly believe that major auto manufacturers are scared of the electric car. It's an unknown market to them. Electric cars last longer than gas-powered cars and they have fewer parts to wear out. This makes it harder for auto manufacturers to make a profit selling and servicing electric cars, so they'll do what they can to prevent the electric car market from cannibalizing their lucrative gas-powered market.
PS: Not sure if this should go in the off-topic thread or what.
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