malumbu Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Obviously Malumbu's favourite zero emission vehicle is a bike, and electric vehicle is a train.But by fluke I test drove two EVs this week. I'll let you know my views later in this thread after I've seen which way its digressed. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/83809-electric-cars/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Medic thinks this thread won't go anywhere, except to page 2,3,4......... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/83809-electric-cars/#findComment-928715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I'm a big fan of the rechargeable tootbrushI love electric vehicles, do dodgem cars count?What about mobility scooters, are they electric or two stroke? I can't for the life of me remember Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/83809-electric-cars/#findComment-928837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Yes I've done the bumper car one, when I told both dealers that I'd crashed an elctric car. Yes we saw a mobility scooter when we were out and about on the first test drive.Is anyone bothered? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/83809-electric-cars/#findComment-928983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townleygreen Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 yes please tell us all! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/83809-electric-cars/#findComment-929039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 malumbu Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Yes I've done the bumper car one, when I told both> dealers that I'd crashed an elctric car. Yes we> saw a mobility scooter when we were out and about> on the first test drive.> > Is anyone bothered?Yes but, was it two stroke or the rare diesel model Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/83809-electric-cars/#findComment-929063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Modern mobility scooters are electricThe invilid three wheelers from 40 years ago were two stroke. I can't think of any reason that they would be powered by diesel.I've driven or ridden electric, petrol, diesel, two stroke and LPG. I've yet to do CNG and I haven't got a licence to do LNG. I wonder if I will ever be able to afford hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (strictly this is electric as well) although I could try to get on one of TfL's hydrogen buses, or use one of the few hydrogen black cabs. I'm not sure if GTL will ever become a popular fuel source and similarly liquid air. Oh I seem to know what I am talking about.Perhaps you could be a litel more imaginative in your put downs!More to be revealed later. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/83809-electric-cars/#findComment-929085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Master, speak to me of lawnmowers and cutting grass with letric. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/83809-electric-cars/#findComment-929098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Oh come now, we haven't discussed Scalextric sets yetDon't tell me these aren't the best fun driving electric vehicles on the planetI think Jeremy Carkson worked out that if/when you were actually in a scalextric car, you'd be going around corners at 200mph +Now I can't remember what speed a mobility scooter does, but I bet it isn't anything like that, even if it is two-stroke, electric or diesel, or steam even.I'm also quite excited at the new sets coming out and for the scalextric4schools championship. Did you know they have a design/build and race series for schools?Yes they do, and it's great I'm sure you know of the Hornby visitor centre in Margate, where we/me/you can wig out with all things wheeled and electric. http://www.hornby.com/uk-en/hornby-visitor-centreI've personally got 'Cock O' the North' top my Christmas listhttp://www.hornby.com/uk-en/master-of-the-glens-train-set.html Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/83809-electric-cars/#findComment-929110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Seems the 'Electric cars' thread has run out of chargeHmmmm....No staying power I tell you Malumble*taps screen* Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/83809-electric-cars/#findComment-929929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I imagine that within many of our lifetimes, most cars will be electric. I think both battery powered and hydrogen fuel cell cars will have a place in the market, as they are suited to different type of journey and owner.Never driven an electric car... theoretically shouldn't they beat conventional cars hands down in terms of torque/acceleration? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/83809-electric-cars/#findComment-930051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryb Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Yes as I understand electric engines should 3 times more efficient than petrol engines. The limiting factor is the battery life and power - once that it sorted then I imagine most new cars will become electric. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/83809-electric-cars/#findComment-930068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Well that's the beauty of the hyroden fuel cell... longer range, more power, quick refilling. Cars running purely on battery will never be suitable for all. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/83809-electric-cars/#findComment-930100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 OK now time to reveal my exciting test drivesTesla - 2 tonnes plus of pure power that would send you through the windscreen with a blip of the accelerator, but at about ?70k (and resale prices holding) not something I will be buying. Get over to Westfield and get yourself a test drive. One of our crowd felt sick due to the acceleration so it was calm calm calm when it was my turn.Then half an hour in a Nissan Leaf, and a strange experience as you don't want to race, just sit there at 28mph admiring the view.The quietness and lack of revs is just odd, and the automatic shift, strange too but you would get used to this.200 miles plus on the Tesla, sub ton on the Leaf, but that will double in the next year or so. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/83809-electric-cars/#findComment-930278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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