"Dave Plowman (News)" through a haze of senile
flatulence wrote in message ...
In article ews.net,
Doctor Drivel wrote:

You have to take into account the total weight of the vehicle. IC
engines, transmissions and fuel tanks are bulky and heavy with knock ons
like heavier suspension, bigger stronger bodies, etc. The new
Mitsubishi, to be launched ion Japan in about 3 to 4 years, has an
electric motor in wheel hub setup. The total weight of the car is less
vs. the IC equiv, giving the designer greater licence.

Indeed.

Amazing! Is he learning at last? Is he turning over a new leaf? Is he
becoming civilised? Encouraging. We shall see.

** snip senility **