Power of D.C.

[vfx]

To me, the TC not only activated too soon, but the bigger problem was that it didn't recover for a long time, so I would just be getting full power back as I approached the next turn.

It's the recovery that I have a problem with as well. Another one for the firmware change list.

[donauker]

Power of DC on CNNMoney.com

[tomsax]

One of 2008 owners beat the 2008 model quarter-mile time record, about 12.94 I think. I find that interesting that they could beat the 2008 record at this track on the same day I couldn't break the 2010 Sport model record.

I would expect that my 12.982 second 1/4 mile ET (103.48 mph) can be beat by more than 0.1 second. I had TC on and didn't two-foot the start on my runs that day. Does anyone know the particulars of Don Auker's 12.975 run?

For what it's worth, I think it would be better to sit out a run or two charging at 40A to get your battery pack as warm as possible, which seems to be more important than percent full.

[Tdave]

Another video of the autocross. This must have been among our first runs, because none of us look very fast (yet).

[Tdave]

A Glimpse Of Drag Racing’s Green Future

Spectators at the Mason-Dixon Dragway got a rare glimpse of the future as they watched electric cars rev up and silently charge around the Maryland track at speeds of more than 100 miles an hour.

The cars, motorcycles and tricycles were an eye-opener for the baffled visitors, who were more accustomed to seeing the dust, dirt and smells of traditional gas-fueled dragsters.

"Seeing them run for the first time today definitely scared me because their times are kinda close to some of my times," drag racer Travis Beall told the AFP news agency.

"Every year they are getting faster and faster,” he said.

[Tdave]

Someone made a short video of my car while parked at the autocross:

[vfx]

However, the new vehicles are now without their disadvantages. For instance, electric car drivers can't simply pull into a gas station anytime for an electricity refill.

Though gasoline driven cars have a hard time filling inexpensively at home.

[TEG]

[doug]

Another article about the event, though dated today.

D.C. electric car club races electric cars in Md. | Washington Examiner