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Re: California, conspiracy theories, and the GM EV1
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Originally Posted by pgrmdave
Would an electric car really save energy?
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As for after it has been built, yes. At least in the case of the Tesla model coming out next year. For some hard numbers see http://www.teslamotors.com/learn_mor...efficiency.php or for another explaination see http://www.teslamotors.com/blog1/?p=8#more-8
The batteries are recyclable and last for 100,000 miles.
No motor oil or other fluids are consumed. The electricity, in my case, will come from solar cells and the standard electric grid.
Aside from the enviornment, my primary interest in this company is getting off of the oil addiction. I figure if this tech becomes common we can eliminate mideast oil which would be a major plus to our economy IMHO.
edit-I don't know if the construction of the vehicle costs more energy than constructing other vehicles, good question though.
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Last edited by Zythryn; 08-11-2006 at 09:09 AM..
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