I would like to see electric cars adopt hybrid energy storage / generation systems. An advanced controller would direct electricity to and from each system based on which is considered best at handling the current situation. If one has failed, it would simply be cut out of usage. It might include batteries, a generator, capacitors, compressed air systems, etc. A system like this would:
- allow for characteristics that any one system doesn't provide
- provide an alternative / backup for if any one system fails / degrades
- retain the simple, low maintenance drive system that an electric vehicle has
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The power went out this evening for about 50 minutes.
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wind
This afternoon, I heard thunder and saw some dark clouds to the north, but didn't get a drop of rain. Driving to my parents, there was tree debris on the roads, some police activity, and a couple branches down off the side of the road.
After eating dinner at my parents, it started raining, then got super windy.
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On my Friday commute home from work, it suddenly began to rain and bluster.
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