Electric cars (bewbs inside)

Chardee MacDennis

whatever about electric cars, thats the most pretentious ad I have ever seen!

Overheal

stimpson wrote: »

Works out at 66 imperial mpg.

There was an Eco race in the uk last year and an Avensis came second with 74.3 mpg.

75 imperial mpg was the record for the car: http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/car-reviews/car-and-driving/toyota-avensis-d-4d-range-1004264.html

Your 66 works out to roughly 55 US mpg. slightly less fantasmic than first thought.

stimpson

Overheal wrote: »

75 imperial mpg was the record for the car: http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/car-reviews/car-and-driving/toyota-avensis-d-4d-range-1004264.html

Your 66 works out to roughly 55 US mpg. slightly less fantasmic than first thought.

Seeing as we're not in the US, most sane people would be talking imperial measurements. I could work it out in nautical miles if you like.

maninasia

Electric/hybrid cars will be very cheap to run compared to petrol/diesel, that's whats going to make them very popular. They are coming down the line quite quickly, almost every major car company is launching at least one this year or next year.
People are not thinking about this, many families have at least two cars, usually at least one is compact and used for daily use like city shopping or picking up the kids or daily work commute. It makes sense that at least one car of two will be an electric/hybrid as it will save big bucks in the long-run.

Overheal

stimpson wrote: »

Seeing as we're not in the US, most sane people would be talking imperial measurements. I could work it out in nautical miles if you like.

if you dont mind

stimpson

Overheal wrote: »

if you dont mind

57.3524 nmpg

Wetbench4

i wouldn't buy a thing off bill cullen

Overflow

TeddyTedson wrote: »

Saw this ad on the box. Seem to be making a big push for this year towards electric cars.
Might be worth getting if your buying a new car this year.
Save mega monies on petrol and I think the engines only have around two moving parts whereas petrol cars have hundreds, so they should be really reliable.

I assume they have an abundant and clean source of electricity to charge up all these cars, emm i think not !

FreudianSlippers

My Scirocco 2.0TDI gets 4.3 l/100km usually. The worst I've ever seen it go is around 6 l/100km but that's rare.

Overheal

Overheal wrote: »

*The charging mat idea itself seems like wasted effort, but I've since seen the concept transfer over to electric razors and toothbrushes, a smart place not to have exposed electrical contacts.

Another wild wireless-power idea: http://gizmodo.com/5726168/this-soup-is-cookingin-its-packaging

Glowing cereal boxes, Self-cooking cans of soup.

Overheal

^ And taken to its next logical conclusion: Wireless car charging

http://gizmodo.com/5727569/watch-a-tesla-roadster-get-charged-wirelessly

Whats to say we couldn't in theory build a motorway that would charge-up electrics while they were on the highway? It would be an excellent way to extend the range of the electric vehicle, considering that for most extended range drives you'll wind up on a highway of some sort, you don't have to power every road, just the major ones. In the US for example you're never that far from the Interstate.

Eric Cartman

meh , until bmw make an electric equivalent of a 760il or ford make an electric f350 that have the same performance, price and dont look like a space ship for male hair stylists I have no interest in an electric car

also

http://amgmercedes.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/AMG-engine6.jpg this is a 6.2l v12 bi-turbo engine that mercedes built , I am doubtful any electric engine could ever sound as nice or be half as cool

Eric Cartman

Eric Cartman wrote: »

meh , until bmw make an electric equivalent of a 760il or ford make an electric f350 that have the same performance, price and dont look like a space ship for male hair stylists I have no interest in an electric car

also

http://amgmercedes.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/AMG-engine6.jpg this is a 6.2l v12 bi-turbo engine that mercedes built , I am doubtful any electric engine could ever sound as nice or be half as cool

When steam power was giving way to the internal combustion engine, there were many that said things comparable to the above. The definition of "cool" can change. It's certainly possible to make fast electric cars (tesla roadster), in fact electric motors can be made up to ten times more powerful than an internal combustion engine of similar size.

It's the comparitevely limited range that will be the hardest problem to overcome.

Eric Cartman

Deleted User wrote: »

When steam power was giving way to the internal combustion engine, there were many that said things comparable to the above. The definition of "cool" can change. It's certainly possible to make fast electric cars (tesla roadster), in fact electric motors can be made up to ten times more powerful than an internal combustion engine of similar size.

It's the comparitevely limited range that will be the hardest problem to overcome.

I still think steam trains are cool but internal combustion engines bested steam in every way , electric cars as youve said have a range problem , the only way to fix it is new battery technology and I dont think well be seeing the advances in my lifetime to be able to match the s65amg merc or the 760il bmw on speed, price, range and servicing cost

my biggest problem with electric cars is that nobody can make one that doesnt look like an electric car, the prius looks like something stevie wonder designed

Overheal

An Electric F350... I think your expectations are still a bit high. High performance vehicles, like F350s, 18-Wheelers, Tanks, Ferarris, 787s, Rocket Boosters, These will all still require the chemical power fuel provides for some time yet. That's no reason to ignore the hundreds of millions sedans on the road that can all benefit from it now and truth be told, we need to conserve those fuels for things that will matter later, like space exploration. The daily commute or the milk run are not exactly things that require fuel.

internal combustion engines bested steam in every way

Im sure they weren't nearly at the same price point, as you list as one of your unrealistic expectations for planetary alignment switching to electric. Servicing cost will definitely go down. I imgagine there are a lot more parts and technical expertise and routine parts and labor required to maintain a V8 than there is a Voltec.

my biggest problem with electric cars is that nobody can make one that doesnt look like an electric car, the prius looks like something stevie wonder designed

As opposed to cars that looked like they had internal combustion engines?

http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/Pontiac/1957_Pontiac_Pathfinder_4-door_Sedan.jpg

Car designs improve.

Eric Cartman

Overheal wrote: »

Car designs improve.

touché on that last point , but still , I suppose your right we do need fuel for important things, like my f350

different tastes, some people would consider electric because theyre coming from 1.4 hatchbacks etc and at the moment (with the exception of price , servicing and range) electric is a viable alternative for them

for people like me (i still think my 3 litre d-max is too small) I dont think theyll make an electric car for me in my lifetime

Eric Cartman

Eric Cartman wrote: »

I still think steam trains are cool but internal combustion engines bested steam in every way , electric cars as youve said have a range problem , the only way to fix it is new battery technology and I dont think well be seeing the advances in my lifetime to be able to match the s65amg merc or the 760il bmw on speed, price, range and servicing cost

my biggest problem with electric cars is that nobody can make one that doesnt look like an electric car, the prius looks like something stevie wonder designed

Certainly, a lot of work remains to be done before electric cars can realistically compete with petrol/diesel in terms of practicality/range, but when you look at how far they've come in the past 10 years it's not unreasonable to think that in the next 10 years they might start to come into their own.

As for the Prius, it's not electric, it's a hybrid, and yes I agree it's pig ugly, but so are plenty of petrol cars (cover your eyes).

Check this out if you think all electric cars are slow, boring and ugly:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DfHyGD7_pM

Overheal

Overheal wrote: »

...truth be told, we need to conserve those fuels for things that will matter later, like space exploration. The daily commute or the milk run are not exactly things that require fuel.

Absolutley agree with this, and think that this is the message that should be put out viz a viz energy conservation. Plenty of people remain unconvinced by the global warming argument (including me, kinda) but nobody can deny that fossil fuels are a finite resource.

Whenever peak oil comes, we'll be kicking ourselves for needlessly wasting so much of that miracle fuel driving SUVs half a mile down the road to the shop.

Overheal

Eric Cartman wrote: »

touché on that last point , but still , I suppose your right we do need fuel for important things, like my f350

Unless you're regularly carrying around a metric ton of cargo, why in the hell do you need an F350? You better be a tradesman.

Eric Cartman

Overheal wrote: »

Unless you're regularly carrying around a metric ton of cargo, why in the hell do you need an F350? You better be a tradesman.

I am indeed, theres always machines and tools in the back of my truck, I dont just drive a pickup/4x4 for a laugh, an f350 would be above my needs but I just love massive cars

NeedaNewName

I've driven a modern electric car and they are very good. Has anyone else who is commenting?

They are currently designed for low mileage users and their inception and use is more an education thing for drivers really.

TimeToShine

OP failed to deliver bewbs

Absurdum

RTE News wrote: »

I've driven a modern electric car and they are very good. Has anyone else who is commenting?

They are currently designed for low mileage users and their inception and use is more an education thing for drivers really.

Anne Doyle is that you? Can you show us yer bewbs and complete the thread please?

NeedaNewName

Absurdum wrote: »

Anne Doyle is that you? Can you show us yer bewbs and complete the thread please?

Yeah.

It is a bit like comparing a netbook for surfing the net and basic stuff to having an XPS Gamer Rig.

If you have the latest and best'est Rig for gaming, moaning about how useless net books are, is pretty much the same as comparing current cars and what they can do compared with electric cars, and what not.

TeddyTedson

TimeToShine wrote: »

OP failed to deliver bewbs

BEWBS?

TeddyTedson

TeddyTedson wrote: »

BEWBS?

:eek: Pass me the eye bleach, quick!

TeddyTedson

Deleted User wrote: »

:eek: Pass me the eye bleach, quick!

Did you crack one off to it and spew yourself in the eye :pac::pac::D

maninasia

Overheal wrote: »

An Electric F350... I think your expectations are still a bit high. High performance vehicles, like F350s, 18-Wheelers, Tanks, Ferarris, 787s, Rocket Boosters, These will all still require the chemical power fuel provides for some time yet. That's no reason to ignore the hundreds of millions sedans on the road that can all benefit from it now and truth be told, we need to conserve those fuels for things that will matter later, like space exploration. The daily commute or the milk run are not exactly things that require fuel.Im sure they weren't nearly at the same price point, as you list as one of your unrealistic expectations for planetary alignment switching to electric. Servicing cost will definitely go down. I imgagine there are a lot more parts and technical expertise and routine parts and labor required to maintain a V8 than there is a Voltec.As opposed to cars that looked like they had internal combustion engines?

http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/Pontiac/1957_Pontiac_Pathfinder_4-door_Sedan.jpg

Car designs improve.

Car designs change according to the culture and technology of the time, they don't neccessarily improve. Have you ever really looked at modern cars, see how they are basically tiny variations of the same design. Really boring in my eyes. Could you tell most cars apart without looking at their logos? The dimensions are set, they have to follow safety standards which is good, but it makes them all very similar in reality. Sure one might have a fuel injection, another might have a spoiler, another have anti brake system, one has a bit bigger engine..but that's it really.
Older cars had more variation and individuality!

As for electric cars looking a certain way, maybe that will be fashionable soon...fashion changes all the time.

maninasia

RTE News wrote: »

Yeah.

It is a bit like comparing a netbook for surfing the net and basic stuff to having an XPS Gamer Rig.

If you have the latest and best'est Rig for gaming, moaning about how useless net books are, is pretty much the same as comparing current cars and what they can do compared with electric cars, and what not.

It also depends what you want to do with it. The netbook version of an electric car would be great if it cost the same to run as a scooter and you only used it for getting around town. The gamer version would be great for going on weekend trips but you'd have to splash out more cash.

jesmed

TeddyTedson wrote: »

Horny feckers aren't yee!

in fairness it was a pair of well covered bewbs:(

Trevor451

Electric cars are not the way foward. Hydrogen powered vehicles are :rolleyes:

yoshytoshy

Never mind electric cars

WonKavision!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDLkXKQ1Ydo

TimeToShine

TeddyTedson wrote: »

BEWBS?

State your business.

KylieWyley

People who buy electric cars thinking they are saving the environment are only kidding themselves.

Sure, the cars themselves aren't emitting carbon gases but the electricity plants that generate the electricity powering them are.

PLUS... no electric car will ever sound as good a V8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRU2lDCSfBU

maninasia

People will buy electric cars for one real reason, they will be much cheaper to run! Oil is predicted to go to 100 USD+ barrel next year, it's not going to be cheap again with China/India and others getting industrialised.

As for electric cars not being cleaner, I beg to differ. At least they are not spewing concentrated exhaust on the streets you are walking on and in the city, they are definitely better than current petrol/diesel driven cars.

Overheal

Trevor451 wrote: »

Electric cars are not the way foward. Hydrogen powered vehicles are :rolleyes:

And will likely take the form of a Hydrogen Fuel Cell to power a voltec-type powertrain. Hydrogen and electric power are symbiotic.

maninasia

Once battery technology improves two or three times then there is absolutely no need for hydrogen (in the future) or most petrol cars. Even now electric cars can meet most people's daily transportation needs. You have to purify Hydrogen from natural gas or create it from water using electrolysis, then ship it around and use expensive fuel cells to power the car, it doesn't make any sense, just use natural gas is you want to use gas!
To create hydrogen from dirty sources like water would not be efficient, from natural gas would also take more power...then you would have to liquify it etc.