http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/ Engadget Comments for Racing Green Endurance SRZero electric car to make 16,000 mile trip, 250 at a time http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/
On demand torque?

DO WANT!!]]>May 31st 2010 3:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/
EXACTLY! I LOVE electric motors from purely a performance standpoint. Now if battery technology can make a giant leap and make these things viable O. M. G. I'll be (more) excited.]]>May 31st 2010 4:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 3:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 3:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 3:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwtyZosuPNE]]>May 31st 2010 3:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 3:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 3:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/
All the new electrics have a 100 mile range, which is reduced to 80 with a full passenger complement and cargo, heat/aircon, headlights, wipers, radio, etc.

But there are outlets damn near everywhere, even if they aren't meant for EVs. Parking lots often have 'em at the base of the lampposts, and they can usually be found around the base of buildings at ankle height. Wherever you work, odds are there's an outlet available, you've just not looked for it. ]]>May 31st 2010 4:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/
And this is why you have extended range vehicles like the Volt.

My problem with the Volt is it isn't anywhere near a performance car. Give me (relative) fast or go home!]]>May 31st 2010 4:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/
@Zamboro: If that was true then the Volt would have a 100 mile range. Also how can they determine an 80 mile range with everything on if you are sitting in traffic. Most people that use the toll/freeway sit in traffic for 30 minutes (sometimes an hour). How much is that eating up? I see a lot of people driving 30 miles alone everyday going 5 miles an hour in stop and go traffic. What is the city (or stop and go) milage for these vehicles cause I bet it would be different then the highway.]]>May 31st 2010 4:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 4:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 4:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/Like HansImGlueck says usually the accessories are handled by a 12V battery (in an EV it might be a subsection of the main pack like in the Roadster, rather than a conventional 12V battery). The most consuming is AC/heater, for example, the Tesla has a 3kW heater. Given the 24kWh (~100 mile) battery in the Leaf, for example, you can run that heater at max output for about 8 hours before you drain the battery (in reality it should last longer since the insulation in the cabin will mean you don't have to run it at max to get adequate heating).

The reason the Volt only goes for 40 miles is it has a range extender which adds cost/weight/space, limiting the amount of batteries GM can put in the car. GM is also being very conservative about battery life and will only use about half (8kWh/16kWh) of the battery pack to extend long term life.]]>May 31st 2010 8:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 9:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/
Well your point was running out of energy correct? In which case it doesn't really matter /how/ it extends the range as long as it does so efficiently. And the Volt will because instead of using the engine to drive the wheels, its basically a generator and will recharge your batteries.

All that's needed for the future is swapping out the gas engine with an engine powered by some future fuel, and the ideology behind the Volt remains. You'll achieve better "fuel economy" by getting the motor to turn at a lower RPM with a lower load.

Solar panels may be viable for homes, but on cars where encountering a projectile is a common occurrence, solar panels are a pipe dream.]]>Jun 1st 2010 10:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/
It is true in spite of the Volt's range, because the Volt is a series hybrid. ]]>Jun 15th 2010 7:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 3:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 3:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 3:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 5:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 8:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/
That's an awesome vehicle and I can't wait to see how the instant torque on electrics will change performance driving.]]>May 31st 2010 4:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/
Turns out that the governor of Texas just announced a deal to install a Formula 1 track in Austin, Texas and hold Formula 1 races for the next ten years beginning in 2012. Track designer is supposed to be a german firm and the track will cost an estimated $250 million.

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2010/05/26/a-new-us-grand-prix-is-formula-one-coming-to-austin/

mtf
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you know they ran F1 grand prix on the nurburgring right up to the 1970s? yep, those 1970s rockets which went ridiculously fast with appalling handling and no safety features. around that track, 30 times or so. christ on a bicycle.

you can buy a DVD of the SR-8 nurburgring run, btw, including an in-car view with driver commentary (which is worth the price of admission all on its own, the guy is just the definition of unflappable) and some other SR-8 stuff. I've got it, it's nice.]]>Jun 1st 2010 11:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 4:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/
How often does your Civic need a pit stop? Mine every 300 or so highway miles before it runs out of gas. Not much different than 250.]]>May 31st 2010 4:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 4:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/
Exactly.]]>May 31st 2010 4:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/
They do it with propane tanks, trade in the empty for a full one. I don't see them charging 8 hrs for a 4 hr drive. Of course, it's going to be drop and go. Should take just as long as a fill-up.]]>May 31st 2010 5:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/
If you're going to build an electric motor into a car, why not do it with some style. ;) ]]>May 31st 2010 4:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 4:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 4:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 4:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/
Yes, that's it. Take a two seater without so much as a ROOF and show the world how they're wrong about practicality!]]>May 31st 2010 4:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 5:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/May 31st 2010 5:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/If you are referring to the second video, it is not an electric car. The first video is, second is not. ]]>May 31st 2010 6:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/I also think it isn't. But the second video with the "chase cam" isn't really chasing anything. Also, the youtube vid from engadgeter is a stock version and also has the same sound. So I got confused o.O]]>May 31st 2010 6:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/racing-green-endurance-srzero-electric-car-to-make-16-000-mile-t/Jun 1st 2010 8:36AM