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Old 08-09-2017, 12:40 PM   #26 (permalink)
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The use of super capacitors might open up avenues for faster charging stops. One would need to run the calculations for an induction charge of a large capacitor which would then do a measured charge of the batteries. Fueling stops are now measured by the time it takes to use the restroom or buy a soft drink. A commuter vehicle would only need an hour of run time between charges. For most of us time is money so drive time is part of the average annual cost of operation.
To reduce congestion and energy use, consider a streamlined e-bike for trips under 25 miles.
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