XPost: rec.arts.sf.written, rec.arts.sf.science   
   From: dtravel@sonic.net   
      
   On 1/18/2014 9:29 AM, Doc O'Leary wrote:   
   > In article ,   
   >   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.   
   >   
   The batteries could easily weigh more than a gas engine plus generator,   
   depending on the current state of the art and how much you are willing   
   to pay for the batteries.   
      
   >> 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.   
   >   
   Well, ya, but that wouldn't be in the interests of the corporations and   
   the wealthy who run them.  ;)   
      
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