"Dave Plowman (News)" through a haze of senile
flatulence wrote in message ...
In article ,
Steve Firth wrote:

All of Drivel's theories are blown away by the poor thermal
characteristics of current battery technology. The high charge density
lightweight batteries have much lower thermal efficiencies than
lead-acid batteries.

I find it interesting that many car makers
are going to expensive lengths
to save weight

The best way to save weight is to get rid of the heavy engine and
transmissions - and install electric motors.