[Elecraft] OT: VHF radio in Tesla Model S

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 From a practical perspective, the "battery with onboard generator" of 
the Chevrolet Volt is far more practical (and has been around for a
very long time as the diesel-electric locomotive).  It a real shame
that the Volt is out of the price range of ordinary consumers as charge
at home with gasoline (or diesel) for long distance range extension is
clearly more practical than the limited battery only range of either
Tesla or the Nissan Leaf.

I only wish that my father had the ability to follow up on his concept
for the diesel-electric automobile 50 years ago.  Unfortunately neither
energy storage (battery technology) nor environmental concerns where as
well developed then as they are today.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 10/6/2015 2:15 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> Dave,
>
> It was entirely tongue-in-cheek. See my followup posting. I'm a huge supporter of E-cars in general. I'm just jealous.
>
> Wayne ("off-topic"), N6KR
>
>
> On Oct 6, 2015, at 11:10 AM, David Gilbert <xdavid at cis-broadband.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> That seems like a pretty mean-spirited snipe at a company that has arguably done more to bring electric vehicles into the mainstream than any other.  Other companies may have higher volume and lower cost models out there, but Tesla is the first one with the conviction to prove it can be successful as a standalone business instead of just a side offering to satisfy EPA average mileage requirements.  Certainly Tesla has started at the top end of the food chain to do so, but their focus is headed toward the larger market ... demonstrating along the way that electric vehicles don't need to be the underpowered laughing stocks they were typically portrayed as.
>>
>> Dave   AB7E
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>>
>>
>> On 10/6/2015 10:41 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>>>
>>> As for any engineer rumored to own a Tesla: Who am I to comment on whether they should raid their retirement nest-eggs to buy overpriced, overpowered, conspicuously consumptive, middle-age-postponing sports sedans? (Isn't the 'T' for Testosterone, something always in short supply? Might a Tesla be partially covered by the prescription drug clause in one's medical insurance?)
>>>
>>> Finally, regarding the mobile radio: Go for it. Driving a Tesla, you may very well find yourself outside the cellphone network and many miles from that elusive next charging station.
>>>
>>> Wayne
>>> N6KR
>>>
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