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HeadlessNorseman · 08-12-2009, 10:39 AM

you guys are also forgetting that electric motors are much more efficient at powering a vehicle, at energy conversion, at producing power, etc. Its not like they are just moving the fuel burning to a different time/place like in a hybrid. Electric motors make peak torque at 0 rpms, can be revved very high because they have one moving part, and are about 80-90% efficient at energy conversion compared to the 10-15% of a gas motor. And by also running the gas motor as a generator, at a constant rpm and load, instead of powering a car, you are making it that much more efficient as well. 230 mpg "average" is very conceivable. Even if it doesnt end up that...100, 150? still fine with me

08-12-2009, 10:39 AM	#27
HeadlessNorseman Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Long Branch NJ Posts: 706 iTrader: (0)	you guys are also forgetting that electric motors are much more efficient at powering a vehicle, at energy conversion, at producing power, etc. Its not like they are just moving the fuel burning to a different time/place like in a hybrid. Electric motors make peak torque at 0 rpms, can be revved very high because they have one moving part, and are about 80-90% efficient at energy conversion compared to the 10-15% of a gas motor. And by also running the gas motor as a generator, at a constant rpm and load, instead of powering a car, you are making it that much more efficient as well. 230 mpg "average" is very conceivable. Even if it doesnt end up that...100, 150? still fine with me __________________ Formerly known as REED! JSFBOA Draino? Last edited by HeadlessNorseman; 08-12-2009 at 10:45 AM.