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Comments on article 1933 Ford Hot Rod goes Electric
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by: John Oram on 11/13/2009
http://www.hybridcars.com/battery-toxicity.html

"According to a 2003 report entitled, "Getting the Lead Out," by Environmental Defense and the Ecology Center of Ann Arbor, Mich., an estimated 2.6 million metric tons of lead can be found in the batteries of vehicles on the road today."

Above from 2006 posting. - interesting to read that then lead was a greater worry than lithium.

Forty years ago when I was a car mechanic we were much more worried about lead poisoning from fuel and batteries.

There are less toxic lithium derived batteries being installed in computers and cars: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_iron_phosphate_battery

Also see: http://cleantech.com/news/2587/powergenix-non-toxic-batteries-coming-to-market

My point is, I really expect any so-called heavy metal which is used for its electrolytic properties is going to have some level of toxicity to humans during operation and especially during improper disposal and probably cumulative problems from even proper disposal. However, those problems are minor compared to living in any major city anyplace in the world during the 1800's.

John O
Fabulous electric car on Martha's Vineyard by: Anonymous on 11/12/2009
I liked the story amd you may want to check the following story about our car:

http://gillesarbour.wordpress.com/2008/03/01/steve-solarazzas-fabulous-electric-car-on-martas-vineyard/

jrs
You think that's good? by: Anonymous on 11/12/2009
These look great but just wait until Zinc Air batteries come on line!

Zinc Air battery tech is just starting to become mature. They are safer, cheaper and have energy densities 3-4x Lithium Ion.

This is a very exciting time for EV technology.

Tom Raftery
Not really "Green" by: Anonymous on 11/10/2009
I've watched the hype of the newer and newer Lithium-based battery race. And I've seen the beginning effect of Lithium resources commercial recovery.

But one thing I've not seen is any mention of how Lithium reacts with people, more specifically the brains and nervous system of anyone who ingests Lithium in even small dosages. Nor have I seen mention of the fact that the current "danger" of Lead-based battery technology is far far lower than the potential hazard of Lithium.

So before you tell me about how long the batteries will last, would you please tell me about the plans to *safely* reuse/recycle the rare Lithium housed therein.

"Good" is a relative thing; that's a fact that we too often overlook.
The Not-So-Far Future? by: Anonymous on 11/10/2009
While true "motorheads" will miss the thunder of the gasoline engine, this is a great demonstration of where we could be headed. Many Americans have some sort of "macho" notion that in order to drive to the supermarket, or local big-mart, they must have a big SUV, complete with step-ladder to mount up. In small town middle America, I see this as a waste of energy, parking space and roadway real estate. Rarely does the average family need to transport in excess of the "family of four" anywhere. If alternative fueled vehicles can continue to show progress, the only big losers will be "big oil" fuel-dependent industries. "Big oil" itself will be ok for some time, we still need petroleum products for the plastics to build our flying electric vehicles!!
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sweet by: Anonymous on 11/10/2009
hotrods are awesome and one that doesnt churn out black smoke is awesomer.
Tha't cool by: Anonymous on 11/10/2009
ELECTRIC HOT ROD!

Will we get to see the testing at Infineon Raceway?
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