On 26/05/2021 13:21, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 26/05/2021 10:33, Pancho wrote:
On 26/05/2021 10:14, John Rumm wrote:

Funny you should mention that, but:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/michael...an-lithium-ion



Yep, that was a very interesting story. More interesting than nuclear
fusion stories.

I dunno how much is hype, but if not it could be significant. With
massively quicker charge times it might be possible to reduce battery
capacity too. Maybe charge at traffic lights etc, with smart
infrastructure.

Plus I hardly every drive more than 50 miles in one go.

Airliners hardly ever experience more than 1.5G loading.
Do you want to fly in one that *can't* experience more than 1.5G loading
without the wings folding?


A better example: There's no point having an airliner that can perform
aerobatics safely, as that is not what it is used for.

Besides that, the only real need for a car that can do more than 50
miles is to attend a funeral the other side of Ireland at incredibly
short notice.