Re: ELECTRIC CARS MUST BE CARBON FIBRE 300KG (NOT 3 TONNES!)

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From: Sylvia Else
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:55

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On 14/08/2012 7:55 AM, Graham Cooper wrote:
> Electric Cars will need a 5 KILOWATT Engine
> (2 AIRCONDITIONERS WORTH OF POWER)
>
> NOT a 100KW ENGINE (50 AIRCONDITIONERS POWER)

The power requirements of a vehicle are not just a function of its mass. 
At higher speeds, wind resistance is a major factor, and won't be 
changed by making the vehicle lighter.

Sylvia.

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Subject: Re: ELECTRIC CARS MUST BE CARBON FIBRE 300KG   (NOT 3 TONNES!)
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