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Originally Posted by Vettezuki
To be super pedantic an electric motor is a true motor and what we call a motor is more properly called an engine. 
Weather, particularly cold definitely has an effect on batteries. In fact, that's a BIG part of what really "Killed the Electric Car."
In a race car configuration, with Li-Ion battery packs, I don't think there's much of a net weight penalty.
NHRA has a specific section regarding electric drag cars.
Personally, I think they should run in their own classes (e.g., electric Rally).
I want to build a street legal Motorgen electric AutoX/Drag car.  |
oh i didnt know NHRA an electric car section thats pretty cool.
and i agree with there not being a weight penalty. on the same show i watched last night *supercars exposed* they showed a company that makes Li-Ion powered 427 cobras and the show stated it was faster then the original had more power then the original, and tipped the scales at 200+lb's lighter then the original 427.
and making there own class for all these events is actually a great idea.