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Old 07-12-2017, 02:35 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by MorphDaCivic View Post
I think the answer is smaller batteries and on the road charging. One experimental bus line in Salt Lake City is using the bus stops to inductively charge small sets of batteries. Fewer batteries required. We could inductively charge cars while they drive. Technology is already here.

Also what about the super capacitor cars?
It takes an enormous amount of copper wire to make an inductive charge road. The cost is prohibitive.

Although induction charging might work for buses that run a known route and spend a decent amount of time at stops, it's just not practical for passenger vehicles.
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