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Level42:
Actually tows are usually making relatively few kilometers. It's the "real" trucks that do the long haul probably will stay diesel for a long time..... ;)

danny_galaga:

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--- Quote from: Level42 on March 18, 2010, 04:53:34 pm ---
With cars, the big problem will stay range. But I'm convinced we are seeing the beginning of the end of the traditional engines. And it's about time.


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I bet tow trucks will have traditional engines for a long time and they'll be towing a lot of electric cars.  ;)


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Agree on the first part. All heavy duty stuff will remain diesel for the fore seeable future. Trucks trains, ships, jet aircraft etc. I don't think there will be a large number of EV's being towed compared to normal. If you are referring to range, people will take that on board...

TOK:
I should probably elaborate, and this may vary by area.

People in my part of the country mostly drive like a-holes.
The range of these cars is probably the same as the first EPA ratings for fuel powered cars: Stretched out to optimum conditions. Those aren't where I live. Temperature, hills, traffic flow and speed all have a huge effect on the mileage.
The mileage tests on done in at 75 degrees on flat land with a consistent speed to maintain momentum.

The EPA mileage was amended a few years ago. Most gas/electric hybrids *lost* like 10mpg on their ratings.
I think you could probably cut the effective range on electrics by 25 to 50% for my part of the country.


danny_galaga:

--- Quote from: TOK on March 19, 2010, 05:44:21 am ---I should probably elaborate, and this may vary by area.

People in my part of the country mostly drive like a-holes.
The range of these cars is probably the same as the first EPA ratings for fuel powered cars: Stretched out to optimum conditions. Those aren't where I live. Temperature, hills, traffic flow and speed all have a huge effect on the mileage.
The mileage tests on done in at 75 degrees on flat land with a consistent speed to maintain momentum.

The EPA mileage was amended a few years ago. Most gas/electric hybrids *lost* like 10mpg on their ratings.
I think you could probably cut the effective range on electrics by 25 to 50% for my part of the country.


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None the less, people will take that on board...

whammoed:
My daily commute would be perfect for an electric.  Short drive, flat, and short trips for errands.  The family would use our other vehicle for any long trips.

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