Hi Jim
On (16 Oct 97) Jim Dunmyer wrote to Alec Cameron...
 > The slower you go, the further you get!
 JD> currently-available electric automobiles, one from GM, the other from
 JD> Honda. They found that the GM car would go about 50 miles before needing 
a
 JD> charge if they drove it carefully, only 14 if they thrashed it. The 
onda
 JD> did a bit better, as it uses high-tech batteries (nickle metal hydride
 JD> instead of lead-acid).
Thanks, a bit of fact with the fantasy makes a great difference!
IF I could afford such a vehicle I would be happy with it. My normal trips 
re
max 15 miles each way, and a refresher charge at work or at supermarket would
be convenient.
Once a month I do a 100 mile trip each way but nearly always take the train.
Things I can do on train- doze, walk to the john, buy food/drink, study
scenery, read a book, talk to strangers. Write a letter. I canna seem to
manage those activities while driving, except years ago I would dictate into
a cassette for the typiste to convert to paper later.  Cheers....ALEC
... ........BUNDANOON, on a dirt track leading to the Info Superhighway
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