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Environment & Energy

caraher

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1. In a weird way, I wonder whether limited electric range for cars isn't a good thing

Reply to n2doc (Original post)

Wed Oct 15, 2014, 04:56 PM

Oct 2014

One problem with long range without refueling is that it encourages people to drive too long between breaks. A 150 mile range means a forced break every two hours or so in highway driving. That might yield some real safety benefits!

Still, I hope this pans out...better battery technology is important!

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