http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/electric-car-with-massive-range-in-demo-by-phinergy-alcoa-1.2664653

Time to buy some Alcoa stock?

Dennis

the aluminum air batteries need to be changed yearly according to the article.  that could get expensive. notice it gives no

approximate replacement cost.  i love the idea using 2 types of batteries. one a workhorse and the other reserve.

I'm an old school guy so, my opinion on electric cars is pretty low. My I explain..........just imagine attending a race event with electric cars....BORING!!!! To me, half the pleasure of motorsports are the sounds! Enough said alright!!?

To me, half the pleasure of motorsports are the sounds! Enough said alright!!?

 

I think a lot of people watch just for the crashes, but may not admit it.  There was talk at one time a few years ago of having electric cars make an artificial amplified noise so pedestrians would be aware of them if crossing a street without first looking both ways.  You're correct in noting silent racing wouldn't be as fun for most of us as a spectator sport.  But, I'm sure there are hearing impaired (deaf) individuals who love to go to the races.

Dennis