12-25-2007, 04:38 AM
Mr. Tilley said:
There are large areas of the world, with lower density population by definition, that will always require something other than short range modes of transport. I'm thinking of the wide-open spaces of most of the western United States, Canada, Australia, Russia, and other large geographic areas.
Just because short-range electric vehicles have short ranges, there will always be a demand for something else to meet the demand for long-range travel. Like hydrogen fuel cell technology, which is in the pipeline. Coming soon to a dealership near you. ;-)
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-cell5.htm
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quote:Perhaps in certain applications, like the Hawaiian islands, certain urban/suburban areas, or anywhere else that short range travel will fit most peoples' needs in the absence of widespread public transportation.
...Vehicle recharge at night,the shorter range of electrics would reduce travel?...
There are large areas of the world, with lower density population by definition, that will always require something other than short range modes of transport. I'm thinking of the wide-open spaces of most of the western United States, Canada, Australia, Russia, and other large geographic areas.
Just because short-range electric vehicles have short ranges, there will always be a demand for something else to meet the demand for long-range travel. Like hydrogen fuel cell technology, which is in the pipeline. Coming soon to a dealership near you. ;-)
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-cell5.htm
How do I know?
Aloha! ;-)