http://blogs.technet.com/markaggar/archive/2008/12/15/electric-cars-environmental-paradox.aspxI was just reading a BBC news story about the new electric Mini E . This little beauty does 150 miles on a 2 hour charge at 48 amps (presumably on 230V). A quick back of the envelope calculation (actually calc on my Windows Mobile smartphone) yields figuresen-USCommunityServer 2.1 SP1 (Build: 61025.2)http://blogs.technet.com/markaggar/archive/2008/12/15/electric-cars-environmental-paradox.aspx#3279341Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:42:33 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:3279341Edd<p>Your thoughts about electric cars are really very interesting, thanks for posting. And here are my considerations.</p> <p>Environmentally-friendly and cost-effective electic cars won't add to traffic jams and air pollution. More and more people now are working through Internet. Why should an archtect rush to the office every day when he can operate from home? I know many such examles with archtects, editors or even teachers. </p> <p>Also, most of people I know don't use buses, they have to drive. Electric cars are much smaller because of relatively small battery capacity, so they are a real step forward.</p>