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Why electric cars need a 55 MPH speed limit

by Tim Castleman
Electric cars need a 55 MPH speed limit due to laws of physics and economy.

Electric cars under $35,000

Brand

Model

Price

Range

Top Speed

GEM

e2

7000

35

25

AEV

Kurrent

10000

40

25

Fly Bo

6000

10000

60

35

Zenn

Znn NEV

15000

35

25

Reva

G-Wiz

16000

70

45

Think

City

17000

112

62

Dynasty

IT Sedan

19000

30

24

Venture

VentureOne

25000

120

75

Twike

The Twike

27500

80

53

ElBil

Kewet Buddy

28000

40

56

Myers

NmG

35000

30

75

Averages

$19,045

59 Miles

45 MPH

Data source:
http://venturebeat.com

by Mike Novack
Try the math again this time computing mph the correct way.

Example:
Suppose you are riding a bicycle on a round trip between X and Y which are 30 miles apart. There is a strong wind blowing, so going from X to Y against the headwind you manage 10 mph but coming back with a tailwind you did 30 mph. What is your average speed for the trip? The answer is NOT 20 mph. It took you one hour going and 3 hours returning so a total of 4 hours to go 60 miles or 15 mph
by Tim Castleman
Thanks for the feedback - what then would the average TOP SPEED be for electric cars under $35k?
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