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"it's actual a series parallel..."
Hybrids are either series OR parallel. The Volt is a series hybrid. Prius is a parallel hybrid.
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Thank you John... distraction from the helicopters, dump trucks, and dogs. :)
Hmmm, who names a car "Smart ED"? What guy wants to drive a car advertising Erectile Disfunction. Not so "Smart" marketing guys.
Here is an article on Tesla for people who are interested.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/07/10/technology/copeland_tesla.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2008071113
I look forward to your analysis of the Tesla on Thursday, and perhaps some interviews with the people of Tesla- if you can't wrangle an interview with Mr Musk or one of his associates though, perhaps you could interview one of the new owners of a Tesla- that might provide more insight anyways- Tesla itself might even act as an intermediary for this- good PR and all that;-) Good luck with it!
I think you said Fisker is in competition with the Volt. I think you mean Tesla. I find it similar that Fisker is also looking to make a sedan, similar to the Whitestar. I was wondering about the supercap you saw at the show. Do you have the name of the company? I really like the idea of the supercap due to very long life, unlimited recharges, ultra-fast recharging, no battery monitors, 10-20% more efficient, better regenerative braking, and possibly use lower cost materials. I wish McCain abandoned the battery X-prize and went with a yearly $10 million supercap x-prize with the requirement patents would be gpl. Best supercap I found so far JEOL premlis at 30 Wh/kg, similar to a lead acid battery.
I love your podcasts
1. what do you think of the velozzi?
2. is the flywheel dead as an energy storage medium for EVs
3. is anyone working on capacitor type technology besides Eestor
4. besides velozzi is anyone using a turbine or stirling engine
5. is liquidmetal tech being used anywhere in EVs, especially wheels
6 any solar cars using heat instead of photovoltaics