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The Beginning of the End of Oil Fueled Vehicles
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You have a point, monty21, but not sure if India is highest. It seems China is highest and western countries also increasing. See below:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2007/may/15/comment.transport
http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=15&art_id=nw20080108221551414C532005
http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2007/02/road_deaths_com.html
http://roadrules.ca/?m=200711
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2007/pr17/en/index.html
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00002.htm
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal...f-road-accident-deaths-in-india_10027145.html
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080604194701.htm
http://english.sina.com/china/1/2008/0321/151323.html
But, poor countries benefit if not depend on oil or crude. Also, present alternative cars not more than 40-60 km/hr, so accidents shall decrease. So, double benefits, less pollution, lower costs & accidents.
What do you say?http://www.think.no/think
110 miles range. They plan to hit US market next year. Estimated price ~$25K/
110 miles range. They plan to hit US market next year. Estimated price ~$25K/
Excellent Commentary All
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What is very telling is that there are a number
of small companies that are taking their shot in entering the
small innovative car markets....
And the production rates are relatively small....
However a lot of smalls can equal a large....and escape
the debilitating overhead costs of the likes of GM, Ford....
What is also very telling is the production approach that Tata
and others will be employing....
They will be setting up many regional assembly plants that are
localized type operations which further reduces production start up time....
......................................................................
Both GM and Ford have the union albatros and other nonproductive blocks in the way....
.....................................................................
In this case....small can be very effective....
........................................................................
But on the other hand....if Ford or GM could rid themselves
of their nonproductive overheads....they could produce massive
numbers of these vehicle types very quickly....
...........................................................................
What is very telling is that there are a number
of small companies that are taking their shot in entering the
small innovative car markets....
And the production rates are relatively small....
However a lot of smalls can equal a large....and escape
the debilitating overhead costs of the likes of GM, Ford....
What is also very telling is the production approach that Tata
and others will be employing....
They will be setting up many regional assembly plants that are
localized type operations which further reduces production start up time....
......................................................................
Both GM and Ford have the union albatros and other nonproductive blocks in the way....
.....................................................................
In this case....small can be very effective....
........................................................................
But on the other hand....if Ford or GM could rid themselves
of their nonproductive overheads....they could produce massive
numbers of these vehicle types very quickly....
Kinda looks like a YuGo powered by a 9 volt battery...
But we are not there yet for the mainstream.
How about a car/truck that mostly runs on battery and has a small diesel engine to keep you going up to 300 miles on a charge?
That way you could offer luxuries like Heat/AC and lights without having to worry if you will make it out the driveway before the battery is dead.
I look forward to the day when Lith-Ion batteries are no longer sold because they are too expensive and don't hold very much compared to the new thing.