Posted by Don in Missouri on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 10:56:20 :
In Reply to: powerwagons can run electric?? posted by DoDgE BoY - MaDe in the USA on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 21:58:13 :
liquid fuel (especially diesel and biodiesel) is still the most efficient way to store energy.
Neil Young claims 100 mpg with his biodiesel/electric hyrbid '59 Continental. The '59 Lincoln probably weighs the same or more than a Power Wagon.
Liquid fuel is needed for long range. For short trips, a Nash Metropolitan or an MG would make great platforms for an all-eletric cruiser. They're light-weight, cute, and their original drivetrains were worthless anyway.