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Hybrid Lovers Read This and Lament
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? |
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