Talk:History of the electric vehicle

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Incorporate:

• Battery_electric_vehicle#History
• Electric_vehicle#History

It should resemble, be linked to, and work is also need here:

• History_of_the_automobile Two(2) references to Electric?
• Automobile#History One half of a sentance?
• Automobile#Alternative_fuels_and_batteries Hook, line, and sinker.
  • Cost? The EV1 was an extremely low volume vehicle, which would have been cost competitive in normal production volumes. It's MSRP was $34K to $44K at ?800? units, what would it have cost at a minimal 10,000 units?
  • Speed? Aparently haven't heard of NEDRA or the Buckeye Bullet (314 mph). Even the EV1 set a production EV speed record at 183mph.
  • Range? Production EV's all achieved 80miles or more, some 4 times the average commute, new battery technology (Li-ion) has demonstrated up to 300 miles of range.
  • Why go into Lead-Acid's characteristics, true buy why? Few modern EV's use PbA, NiMH is the norm and Li-ion is the near-term future. Conversion EV's use PbA because they are readily available and produced in high volume, yet many conversions have also used Li-ion's.

It might be worth it in terms of making the article more complete. Agreed that Li-Ion is the strong one, but if advanced lead-acid can deliver on promises, it may find a niche, especially in developing countries or if lithiuM prices spike.Jack Rosebro 18:09, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

• Transport#Comparison_of_different_modes_of_passenger_transport Could use an Electric Auto/Motorcycle section.
  • Grow your own fuel at home! 1/2 to 1/4 the energy requirements of traditional ICE.

[edit] Prius=electric?

The last paragraph under "Origins and Devlopments" makes the statement, "Many models like the Toyota Prius have become extremely popular". In context of the paragraph, this line implies that the Prius is an electric car when it is actually a hybrid. It is not entirely incorrect to say it is "electric" but I believe the clarification should be made Susan118 01:45, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

The term electric vehicle encompasses electrically propelled vehicles where an electric motor significantly contributes to vehicle propulsion. This includes battery-electrics, hybrid electrics and fuel cell vehicles. LHOON 06:21, 25 June 2007 (UTC)