The cost of the Li batteries, their charging and maintenance are likely to 
be the governing factor in the US.
The battery pack alone for an 11 pound model airplane is currently about 
$750 in the US. This will yield about a 10 minute flight with a one hour 
recharge time. The performance can exceed that of comparable alcohol fuel.


John Ferrell
http://DixieNC.US

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter" <plp@actcom.co.il>
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Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:08 AM
Subject: [OT] opinions about Li-battery cars on CNN ?


>
> Hi all,
>
> I saw the clip on Li-battery powered cars (normal cars) on CNN. With gas
> prices etc this is an unavoidable topic. The clip shows conversions of
> common (?) cars to electric/lithium power. This may be the shortest way
> from what exists to what should exist, in despite of weight problems. At
> the same time, hybrids are de-hyped in certain articles. A converted
> (new) Smart was said to be worth $30,000.
>
> How far fetched is it, for the home/garage constructor to convert an
> exsiting used car to electric for about $10,000. Who would insure it ?
> Is it street legal ? Can he *sell* it ? (where! beware there are lots of
> roads outside the US ...). Discussion ?
>
> Peter
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