Although it seems within the past 12 months the automotive industry has embraced electric technology and advancements -- seemingly without a choice due to higher MPG requirements -- it seems someone is not too pleased with this sentiment.
A recent report by The Institution of Engineering Technology has come out and taken the wind out of electric vehicle's sails.
How so, you ask?
Well, the report essentially details that battery advancements and technology is not realistic when looking in terms of long-term usage. Although the report says that cost will be greatly reduced, the same cannot be said for battery weight.
Are the auto companies setting themselves up for disaster with a rushed attempt to adapt to harsh regulations in a "clean world?"
Electric cars will not be viable as everyday transport for at least 10 years and further research needs to be undertaken into battery life and weight, according to a new report.
The Institution of Engineering Technology’s (E&T) report claims long-term limitations of battery technology will cap electric cars’ range at 100 miles and fast charging points will damage battery life.
It has called on the government to instead invest in high efficiency diesels and hybrids instead.
Highlighting the current limitations of electric cars, E&T said an average VW Golf could travel 375 miles on a single tank of fuel in mixed driving conditions at 70mph. To undertake the same journey in an EV, the batteries would weigh in excess of 1.5 tonnes and the car would cost more than £100,000...
[Source: Autocar]
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