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To: grundle

The batteries were said to store 85 KWh, about the same as about 10 cups of gasoline - 2/3 of a gallon. The article didn’t mention what happens when you have to use up a few of those cups of gas to heat, or cool the car.


46 posted on 06/23/2012 6:52:29 PM PDT by norwaypinesavage (Galileo: In science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of one individual)
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To: norwaypinesavage
Or...
power steering
power brakes
power brakes
electric window
electric seats
electric rear view outside mirrors
electric window defoggers
electric antennas
electric radio
electric door locks
electric navigation system
47 posted on 06/23/2012 7:01:06 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: norwaypinesavage

The batteries were said to store 85 KWh, about the same as about 10 cups of gasoline - 2/3 of a gallon.


It’s bad, but not that bad. Gasoline contains 36.6 KWh per gallon. Given that IC engines run at about 25% efficiency, it’s similar to an 8 gallon gas tank. 85 KWh is a very large battery. eg: the Chevy reVolting has 10 KWh usable power.


109 posted on 06/23/2012 10:05:38 PM PDT by Captain Steve
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