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EVcast #138: Is the EV Doomed?

Tuesday, December 9th 2008 @ 3:03 PM (not yet rated)    post viewed 3587 times

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With the economy in the crapper, investment money non-existent, the auto industry on the brink of collapse, and gas prices around a buck and a half in the US, the question begs to be asked... is the electric car doomed?

Join Bo, Ryan, Jason, and a couple of special guests, as they explore this question and the answer.

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Roberto DePaschoal
Free Access		dpaschoal said on Tuesday, December 9th 2008 @ 7:27 PM:

In my opinion, the EV has been doomed since the excitement about NIMH and then Lithium-Ion and other advanced battery technologies. The only way to make it affordable is using innexpensive lead acid cells, that is why we are limited to slow golf-carts, Zebras, Zenns, etc. I have a formula to make them hit the highways and have about 100mi. range, however nobody belives me.

Roberto DePaschoal

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Guest		 a guest said on Tuesday, December 9th 2008 @ 7:31 PM:

The one thing that can un-doom the EV is for each one of us to start spending our auto dollars on them. I started in this industry in 1991 and what happened is I ran into all these old timers, mostly with EAA, who were driving electric cars and they would whip out their wallets and show you photos of all the electric cars they have built and driven during their lifetimes. These were my heroes and inspiration knowing that they spent their whole lives working on this and that a new generation needed to take up this issue that remains unfinished. This is one of the things that keeps me driving and advocating electric despite all the ups and downs.

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John Briggs
Free Access		JohnBriggs said on Tuesday, December 9th 2008 @ 10:32 PM:

OFF TOPIC

If you like the G-Wiz and can spare 4 minutes, check out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQST6ZWekqA&feature=related

 

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Gavin Shoebridge
Free Access		KiwiEV said on Tuesday, December 9th 2008 @ 11:23 PM:

I think the same as Ryan sometimes; while I'm often an early adopter of new technology (when income permits), I still marvel at the technology and don't take it for granted. I often remember what it was like before 4WDs (SUVs you guys call em) and mobile phones. We adapt fast as a species. That's a good thing when you consider the EV movement. 

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Paul Cummings
Free Access		PaulCummings said on Wednesday, December 10th 2008 @ 2:00 AM:

Good show guys and gal - Shannon brought some good insights, gleaned from her doctoral research I'm sure- I disagree about the batteries however- it is the 400 pound gorilla in the room of EV success.  But I hope she is available for future shows with y'all;-)

Enjoyed listening to Joseph White as well- you can read his article concerning the woes of the EV manufacturers at:  http://online.wsj.com/article/eyes_on_the_road.html

Well- the concensus seemed to be that EV's are not Doomed, but Delayed, leaving the big question of how long of a delay.  2009 promises to be an interesting year!

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