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Old 05-07-2012, 09:28 AM   #89
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Originally Posted by oldlugs View Post
WHY is that? Fast electrics offer as much or MORE torque, from zero RPM. What's the problem with a fast electric? Once battery technology improves, electrics will take over. Sorry if that kills your wood.

BTW- here's a relatively low budget example... that runs 10s.

http://player.vimeo.com/video/19651664

Maybe not your kind of car, but just to give an idea of what electrics offer...
An engineer I know says there are 3 kinds of liars. Liars, damn liars, and battery engineers.
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