[wita]

If it wasn't for shameless environmentalist antics, our present form of transportation, might just be even more efficient than it is. Success, breeds more, whereas EV's cannot under any circumstances be considered a success.

[Henchster]

Agreed. If the money spent on "alternative products" had been spent on internal combustion development, we could have a small supercharged, turbo-diesel inline four cyclinder engine of about 1 litre that when mated to a constant velocity or electronically controlled gearbox, would easily get 100 MPG and provide sufficient power to motivate a medium sized car, or even a small minivan.

It would be reliable, use existing technology, not require an improvement to the power grid or new fueling stations, and could be worked on by existing shops.

As a friend says, it's too godd an idea to ever be implemented.