Flywheel batteries as EV power source

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From: NEIL GANDLER
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 1992 05:42

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 I just have finished reading the latest Popular Science issue. Jan 93.
On p. 27 they discuss flywheel power as a possible energy source for 
future Ev's. Claimed advantges are a cruising rnage of over 600 miles
on an overnight charge on GM's Impact. With a battery weight of only
600 pounds and a life of 25,000 miles and with no chemical waste when
disposed this new power source could revolutionise the
EV industry. Why is this technology not being looked into more. What
are the dissadvantages. What is this technology exactly. How is
mechanical energy stored in such great amounts. Also the IEEE spectrum
also touched slightly on this topic I believe in their assesment on
EV development. 

		Neil Gandler

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