Does it make sense to tax electric-car drivers by the mile?

emordnilap · Post by **emordnilap** » 12 Jul 2010, 16:09

adam2 wrote:The range would be very limited, but most of us will be travelling less.

Bring it on.

JohnB · Post by **JohnB** » 12 Jul 2010, 17:31

Did everyone watch this that I posted on another thread?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRwEXaHTwsY

The 100 year old design with the lead acid batteries would be fine, after a bit of an update with some simple sustainable modern technology.

Post by **adam2** » 13 Jul 2010, 19:44

JohnB wrote:Did everyone watch this that I posted on another thread?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRwEXaHTwsY

The 100 year old design with the lead acid batteries would be fine, after a bit of an update with some simple sustainable modern technology.

Agree, most electric vehicles will be low tech and simple, though perhaps of a more modern design.
The 1909 vehicle looks unstable, though was presumably safe.

An electric golf cart can be purchased for under £1,000, and recharged for less than £1. Pity that most designs are not road legal.

madibe · Post by **madibe** » 14 Jul 2010, 15:54

I have visions of a Tesla derivative sharing the same road space as a golf cart and a Lambo Murcilago. Should be fun?

Plenty of variety on the roads though...now where's my I-Spy book?

Post by **adam2** » 14 Jul 2010, 16:35

maudibe wrote:I have visions of a Tesla derivative sharing the same road space as a golf cart and a Lambo Murcilago. Should be fun?

Plenty of variety on the roads though...now where's my I-Spy book?

Dont forget horse drawn wagons, steam trucks, hand barrows, sedan chairs, bicycles, and riding horses.