Ted Mittelstaedt wrote:

> "Mike Hunter" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>OK I was not entirely correct. They would NOT need to design a trailer
>
> for
>
>>the LA batteries, they will need to design one for the LA batteries AND an
>>engine driven generator. Ask Mr. Ohms this question. Why are the 12v
>>battery and the starter in my V8 Lincoln so much larger then the ones in a
>>motorcycle, neither one of which needs to motivates the vehicle in
>
> question?
>
>>Why don't they just use 8 AAA batteries and a starter the size of a
>>windshield wiper motor?
>>
>
>
> If AAA carbon batteries could supply the high current needed they would do
> it, but if that was the case AAA batteries would be somewhat dangerous to
> use
> in consumer applications.
>
> You can take 8 AAA nicads, fully charged, and draw an arc with them, though.
> (OK, a small one)
>
> Ted


Hi...

If one is foolish enough to put 4 AA nimh's in their pocket while
bike riding with their grand daughter, they can burn their leg
terribly painfully, leaving a bad scar

Don't ask me how I know that, eh?