Leon wrote:
"Brian Henderson" wrote in message
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On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:13:39 -0800 (PST), Robatoy
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The only problem with that is the recharge time. Currently, battery
technology doesn't allow for enough use between charges, nor a fast
enough charge time. Having to charge your battery for 8 horus for
every 4-5 hours of use will never work and the things are so
ridiculously heavy that exchanging them at a station is unworkable.

Take a look at www.zapworld.com They are claiming that the technology is
here now. Crusing range of 350 miles, 1 cent per mile energy cost, recharge
time in as little as 10 minutes, and loads of hp.
IIRC DeWalt is getting similar results from their latest batteries.

Unfortunately I can see the oil companies buying this company out and
shutting the whole thing down.




ZAP is well known as a company which is 95% hype, 5% substance. The
actual products they are selling are generic Chinese electric scooters
and low speed three wheel electric vehicles which are little more than
golf carts. Why three wheels you might ask? Well, so that for safety
regulation purposes they are considered motor cycles.