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Old 04-09-2008, 04:55 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Why did the electric EV-1 Impact have and air intake at its nose?

What cooling requirement would necessitate this?
I watched the "Who Killed The Electric Car" documentary last night. I think the concept had ducts, but the real EV-1 did not. Here's a pretty one :



Maybe the concept had a real engine while waiting for the electric drivetrain?!?!? Maybe they were worried about battery cooling?!?!?!?!

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