[geeks] electric cars

[James Fogg]

> Actually, I'd like to see an electric car with enough of an
> on-board generator to charge the battery whenever it gets
> down to some low percentage of charge.  Automatic actuation,
> etc.  If you kept the battery charged off your home
> wallsocket, you'd rarely use the on-board generator, but it
> would be available as a range-extender, off-grid charger,
> etc.  Basically, a hacked Prius, but with more battery and
> less engine.


Google Prius hacks or "plug in your prius". It's done. And people are
pressuring Toyota to make it a regular product option.