Came across this article this morning 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39350054

Good article, it seems they still have a way to go with battery technology but I think "where there is a will there is also a way". 

The future is closer than ever 

  It sound very good but over here the electric car hasn't gotten very far,  in a world where we lower production to create a demand so we can increase prices it's all to crazy for me.
Carl2

[off-topic]

Quote from: Carl2 on March 22, 2017, 12:32:12 PM
It sound very good but over here the electric car hasn't gotten very far.

US Electric Car Sales Up 59% In January 2017

Oh it's happening Carl, as people see the real benefits to their pockets and lungs of electric cars more and more are switching. [/off-topic]

Found some actual 2016 figures.

USA 17,539k cars sold, 80k EV, 64K PHEV sold with 570k EV + PHEV registered.
UK 2,690k cars sold, 10k EV, 26k PHEV sold with 91k EV + PHEV registered.

PHEV = plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

Looks like USA is embracing the EV better than the UK. .46% to .37%

I haven't actually watched this yet, I'm at work but could be interesting:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-42943324/electric-dreams-the-race-to-develop-battery-powered-planes

Thanks for posting that DD

Does look like hybrid aircraft will be a reality at some point.

Grats on the new job too   

Oh yes, sorry forgot to mention that 

Started in August and going very well thanks.

I'll get round to watching that vid at some point and will comment furher then