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Originally Posted by einzlr
How 'bout an all-out electric? Nice and torquey, nice and simple with fewer moving parts ergo less friction losses. Of course, this implies ubiquitous charging stations and a magical high-energy-content, low-weight battery  |
In Norway that would be perfect with the current tax system.
I will not say that the technology is not there yet. Wants to see how the BMWs I3 figures (or I4?) are. Might be more information about that next week.
But those care are built to be lightweight, and born electric as they say.
The GT86 would need some "magical high-energy-content, low-weight battery". And pure electric cars made in a chassis that were originally designed for a petrol engine is just not optimal in terms of weight with current technology, or in terms of CoG. Especially not in a proper sports car.
By looking at Toyotas approach on lowering fuel efficiency its clear hybrids are currently their way of doing it. Even tough they are working on several pure electric models. They are also collaboration with Tesla and BMW, so who knows what they might come up with.
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Toyota plans to introduce 21 models to hybrid lineup by the end of 2015, downplays EVs
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