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Old 4th August 2008, 18:05
halfmedley halfmedley is offline
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There was a letter in The Telegraph motoring section from someone questioning the Lightning. I don't know the veracity of what he says but here it is verbatim:

"The Lightning GT Coupé is powered by a 36kW/h battery, which its maker claims may be quick-recharged in 10 minutes. Neglecting any losses, I calculate that this would require a supply of 216kW, nearly 1,000 amps at 240volts! This would need a large three-phase supply, not normally available at home, and demonstrates the ignorance of those who extol the virtues of battery-electric cars."

Are the figures correct?


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I wish someone would concentrate on a sensible small electric car for mass production. I tried for one again early this year, but ended up with another petrol town car, nothing realistic electric available.
What about the Th!nk City car Flecc? Any good?

Last edited by halfmedley : 4th August 2008 at 18:08. Reason: Amendment
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