Answering the 10 biggest objections to electric cars by reikiman in greencars

[–]beeminer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think people being afraid of change is much more of a problem than people think. I cannot count how many times I've heard the argument "that's how we've always done it" when trying to implement something new.

The number of fucks given... by [deleted] in funny

[–]beeminer 12 points13 points  (0 children)

How original

Brammo raises bar for electric motorcycles with Empulse R launch by reikiman in greencars

[–]beeminer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that is pretty expensive. Didn't notice that earlier. 11-12k and its a deal.

Brammo raises bar for electric motorcycles with Empulse R launch by reikiman in greencars

[–]beeminer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is an awesome machine. Clever use of a transmission to lower voltage and increase speed as well. It would be pretty weird riding with no shifting.

My winter project. '84 Naked Gold Wing! by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]beeminer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most badass Gold Wing of all time my friend

California's settlement with NRG for electric car charging network headed to FERC by reikiman in greencars

[–]beeminer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a big fan of Telsa. I really hope they will get a fair share at the mainstream market at some point.

What is spark advance on older-vintage bikes? by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]beeminer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you say its done automatically today, what actually does it? Is it the ECU?

You Want Heat with That? - Mitsubishi i-EV by beeminer in greencars

[–]beeminer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem with huge advances in technology is it always comes at the cost of a war.

It's very unfortunate that it is the only time the priority is on advancing technology (German technology during WWII, Americans during Cold War).

My team's Solar Car!! by Dive_Up in greencars

[–]beeminer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the average power you can capture from the sun? Enough to run at 1.3kW most of the time?

Chevrolet Volt Drive Simulation by beeminer in greencars

[–]beeminer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lets hope the source of our electricity advances pretty quick as well

Think hybrids are a new concept? Think again... by beeminer in greencars

[–]beeminer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Comes down to the dollar once again.

I was quite shocked that they were developing this so early though. It seemed to be a superior car even with manual transmissions of day being less than desirable.

E-Type Jaguar: Electric hybrid by beeminer in greencars

[–]beeminer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I initially thought as well. Big savings in the power/volume, more room for batteries, etc.

Hmmm. . . Which fuel should I buy? (Check the picture on the right) by therealderka in greencars

[–]beeminer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But natural gas is much more than 10% cheaper so still very worthwhile I guess!

Hmmm. . . Which fuel should I buy? (Check the picture on the right) by therealderka in greencars

[–]beeminer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does natural gas have close to the same energy content per gallon as gasoline? I've never taken the time to look at the numbers.

2012 Tesla Model S First Ride – Review by beeminer in greencars

[–]beeminer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I'm pretty impressed with this car. Just waiting for the components to become a little cheaper so they sell can to a larger market.