EVO story on a new, electric, Bristol...

[Markus Berzborn]

It's very difficult to compare the results of analog and digital photography nowadays because with the exception of some specialist shops one gets a printout of a digital scan anyway.

Regards,
Markus

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Returning to the photography/camera theme; Nokia are apparently now the largest producer of digital cameras in the world, they may not make the best cameras, but they make the most. As the majority of people see the automobile as a means of getting from A to B as cheaply as possible, the advent of cheap electric cars will inevitably have an impact on sales of those powered solely by fossil fuels, especially as the latter will face increasingly higher levels of taxation. Most people just want to take a photo, in the same way that most people simply need to get from here to there.

In 50 years time, it may only be the very wealthy who can afford to drive a car powered by gasoline.......

[Markus Berzborn]

I do not think there will be really cheap electric cars in the next few years with sufficient practicability for everyday life.

Regards,
Markus

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Originally Posted by Markus Berzborn

I do not think there will be really cheap electric cars in the next few years with sufficient practicability for everyday life.

Which is why I indicated a timeline; admittedly the FN technology currently only makes sense in top end models, hence the purchase of BCL; however as with many innovations, the greater the use, the cheaper the application becomes (computers, mobile phones, ABS, etc) so I don't believe that it will be that long before the technology (extended range electric powertrain) is in general use.

[jimfoz]

Originally Posted by Markus Berzborn

I do not think there will be really cheap electric cars in the next few years with sufficient practicability for everyday life.

Regards,
Markus

Thy are still ridiculously expensive. The 2 electric cars tested on Top Gear recently were Ford Focus segment cars costing well over £30,000 each! To add insult to injury, like mobile phones, the batteries will hold less charge over time and will need replacing at certain intervals - an expensive prospect costing 30-40% of the original price of the car.