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roverdriver



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 11:56 am    Post subject: Nothing New Under the Sun! Reply with quote
I remember reading about Dr. Escoffery and his Baker electric, back in about 1961. I was just reminded about him and the car, and found this-

http://www.britishpathe.com/video/sunlight-powers-car

The odd modern movement towards straight electric and petrol electric cars is merely re-running old ideas in a new way. The problems that inhibited those vehicles in the early part of last century still exist in spite of recent developments, which have, I agree, lessened them to some degree.
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peter scott



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you discount the enormous development and manufacturing cost then solar powered aircraft are perhaps a more practical form of transport.

http://www.solarimpulse.com/en/our-adventure/?utm_source=site&utm_medium=slider&utm_content=orangesky&utm_campaign=adventure#.VClH1Vfp9Ks

Peter
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norustplease



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Not enough range and too many £'s.
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