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   From: droleary@8usenet2013.subsume.com   
      
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    Greg Goss  wrote:   
      
   > Doc O'Leary  wrote:   
   >   
   > >For some reason, the option to extend the range of an electric vehicle   
   > >is mainly limited to adding more batteries.   
   >   
   > Gas motors and the matching generators (unless you're reusing the   
   > existing electric motor as a generator) are heavy.   
      
   It's not like the batteries are light weight, though.   
      
   > Car companies are trying to fill this niche with "plug-in hybrids"   
   > where the generator and recharge engine are non-removable.   
      
   I know; I just find it short sighted.  I think rather than them seeking   
   a one-time profit limited to the vehicle purchase, we'd all be better   
   off with a standardized solution that both fits more needs and provides   
   more service opportunities.   
      
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