In article ,
John Rumm wrote:
On 26/10/2017 17:27, harry wrote:
On Monday, 23 October 2017 16:25:43 UTC+1, whisky-dave wrote:


I;m not a driver but even I know there are differnt dreams for
drivers.

Electric cars are a dream to drive because:- The torque max comes at
the time you need it (setting off) There are no gear changes,just
seamless acceleration. Leaves most other cars standing at the traffic
lights. The mechanical brakes are only used to stop the car. Normal
braking is regenerative, ie all speed control on the one pedal. The
regenerative braking is adjustable to road conditions on my car. The
only noise is from the tyres so it's quieter than a Rolls Royce. In
Summer I charge it from my solar panels for free. There's no road tax.
Insurance is about the same as a conventional car. Maintenance is
almost zero. No oil, no filters. Just fluids to top up.

What's not to like?

Some of the automotive equivalent of Linux fanbois who buy them?

Problem with the fast step off from rest is it tends to promise something
it can't deliver at higher speeds.

Not sure I'd like a car with no brakes - other than just to bring it to a
halt over the last few yards. ;-)

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*We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse.

Dave Plowman London SW
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