Andy Champ wrote:
On 15/09/2012 16:22, Doctor Drivel wrote:

"Andy Champ" wrote in message
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On 11/09/2012 23:53, Doctor Drivel wrote:
You could have a 10 year old car and slap in a new battery set
and it is transformed.

I have a ten year old car. I haven't had to buy a new engine,
gearbox, or anything else big.

You must pay attention. The car can be "transformed". Replacing your
auto box will cost about the same as battery set but the car is not
transformed, just still the same as it was.

Oh, I thought you meant it was transformed from a dying heap back to
the equivalent of a new model. What does the new battery do that the
original didn't?

Pay attention at the back!. Batteries are improving all the time. In 12
years time a new battery set will get the car a lot further than the current
crop. Economy will be vastly improved.

Incidentally while one day I'm sure I'll meet an auto box that can do
a better job than me I haven't yet. The Prius may well have such a
transmission - but it's damned expensive.

The Prius is an old design, it is 15 years old now. Mine is still superb to
drive. The Vaux' Ampera is vastly superior and the new cars predicated to
be out using the small, light, Lotus 1200cc 3 cyl' genny engine (range
extender) running at its efficient constant speed "sweet spot" will be even
better.

Audi are looking into using a very small Wankel engine as a range extender
genny slapped under the boot. For the rare times it will be used it is fine.
Wankels are efficient running at their constant high speed "sweet spot", so
come into their own as a genny. The very small size and no vibration is also
a great major advantage.