Only about 15% of the energy from the fuel you put in your tank gets used to move your car down the road or run useful accessories, such as air conditioning. The rest of the energy is lost to engine and driveline inefficiencies and idling.
Therefore, the potential to improve fuel efficiency with advanced technologies is enormous. With an electric car, it costs just $1.00 per 100kms with MUCH more performance than with gasoline, at $20.00 per 100kms.
Wrightspeed Electric car vs Ferrari Enzo:
Ariel Atom converted to Ev by Wrightspeed. 165KW 3 phase AC induction motor with 25 kWhr Lithium Ion battery pack.
3-phase AC induction motor, 236hp at the motor shaft
182 ft lbs torque at the motor shaft, from 0 rpm to 6,000 rpm
13,300 rpm rev limit
weight 1,536 lbs
no clutch, single gear ratio 8.25:1
