[SGVLUG] [OT]Hybrids and trains (was fuel prices and the dollar)

[Emerson, Tom (*IC)]

Ummm...

> -----Original Message----- Of Matt Campbell
> 
> Ovonic has come out with new NiMH batteries rated at 93% 
> efficiency for cars:

[press release 274]

Reading the first sentence of the first two paragraphs:

... Jan. 13, 2000 ...

(and) 

The Precept is a fully functioning ... Family sedan that achieves a fuel
economy of 80 mpg.

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The next sentence goes on to say it was a "proof of concept" vehicle,
however what I want to know is that if they've "proved" that an 80-mpg
car is doable in 2000, why the fsck aren't they on the road TODAY?