Completely computer controlled, guided by a grid. That’s my wish. But we won’t give up our cars, will we? I’m not a fanatic, but we will be cutting it close on the fossil fuel front. We’ll be forced to look at options very hard.
Heenan73: How? New battery concepts? Longer extension cords? Battery exchanges of unknown quality? Recharging while piggybacking on electric trains between cities? I prefer the last, but for a country that hates infrastructure, not likely.
Tandembuzz: And the most energy-efficient in grams per meter per joule. But still only 30 km/h average top speed (less on hills) and 100 kg optimum payload.
PoodleGroomer almost 9 years ago
Air conditioning
Donaldo Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Elon Musk changed that
Kristiaan almost 9 years ago
A heat-seeking laser cannon sounds like something Top Gear would fancy.
andrew5 almost 9 years ago
The reality will be electric cars. Simple as.
Packratjohn Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Completely computer controlled, guided by a grid. That’s my wish. But we won’t give up our cars, will we? I’m not a fanatic, but we will be cutting it close on the fossil fuel front. We’ll be forced to look at options very hard.
hippogriff almost 9 years ago
Heenan73: How? New battery concepts? Longer extension cords? Battery exchanges of unknown quality? Recharging while piggybacking on electric trains between cities? I prefer the last, but for a country that hates infrastructure, not likely.
Tandembuzz almost 9 years ago
Two wheels, two pedals, 30 gears. Best “fuel mileage” available: runs on fat..
hippogriff almost 9 years ago
Tandembuzz: And the most energy-efficient in grams per meter per joule. But still only 30 km/h average top speed (less on hills) and 100 kg optimum payload.