Internal Combustion Engines need fuel as well as oxygen from the air to run. Could this make ICE engines inherently hybrid? Even though we think we are only paying for the fuel, actually we end up burning the air we bread.
Don't try this at home
Fill up the thank of an ICE vehicle, and put it on the surface of the moon. How far could it go? does it even start? maybe engaging the first gear, the electric starter motor could move it a bit forward...
Now try repeating the same with the Nissan LEAF. The air absence might actually help reducing the friction when speeding. If there was a proper highway on the moon, how far could it go on a single charge? and how many MPG there?
Does this mean the LEAF might be the right car for space exploration?
So next time someone with an ICE vehicle says "it only has 100 mile range", you might want to take him to an under water course, and see if the ICE vehicle can keep up
Summary: Yes the range of a vehicle should also be considered depending on the needs you have.
Don't try this at home
Fill up the thank of an ICE vehicle, and put it on the surface of the moon. How far could it go? does it even start? maybe engaging the first gear, the electric starter motor could move it a bit forward...
Now try repeating the same with the Nissan LEAF. The air absence might actually help reducing the friction when speeding. If there was a proper highway on the moon, how far could it go on a single charge? and how many MPG there?
Does this mean the LEAF might be the right car for space exploration?
So next time someone with an ICE vehicle says "it only has 100 mile range", you might want to take him to an under water course, and see if the ICE vehicle can keep up
Summary: Yes the range of a vehicle should also be considered depending on the needs you have.