Actually battery technology has improved considerably over the last decade and several advancements now in the testing phase promise a significant leap in the next several years. But admittedly, the cost still needs to drop 50 percent to make EV’s a viable option.
http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-news/4370061/World-on-cusp-of-EV-tipping-point—says-Tesla-CTO
You seem to be a battery/coal powered car fan. I’ll ask you the same question I very much want all the talking heads on TV raving about the Volt or electric cars in general to be made to answer. “How do you like your Volt?” Or Lief or other battery powered car. I dare say that none of them drive one. Perhaps you do.
I’m happy with my 4-cyc PT. I paid $12.5 as a one-year old vehicle. It meets my needs, gets good mileage and I can drive it for 20 hours in a day if ever the need arises.