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jberryhill

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1. From a dead start, of course...

Reply to Quixote1818 (Original post)

Wed Aug 15, 2012, 01:56 AM

Aug 2012

There is a reason why sports car and NASCAR races don't start with the cars standing still.

Of course electric motors don't have the torque curve that internal combustion engines do, but a better comparison would be against drag racing vehicles if you want to compare standing starts.

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X1 Electric car vs. a Lambo and a NASCAR race car. [View all] Quixote1818 Aug 2012 OP

From a dead start, of course... jberryhill Aug 2012 #1

Your point is? uh clem Aug 2012 #9

My God, the attribution of motivations around here is astounding jberryhill Aug 2012 #10

Now let's pit for fuel... catnhatnh Aug 2012 #2

Eventually there will be an onboard power cell that doesn't require charging. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2012 #3

I actually love where electrics are heading. catnhatnh Aug 2012 #4

Actually, if you were in a race... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2012 #5

BUT-Where's the crash and burn packman Aug 2012 #6

The Ariel Atom, that the X1 is based on, is no slouch either. AtheistCrusader Aug 2012 #7

Chalk another up for electric vehicles wxgeek7 Aug 2012 #8