It’s about time our favourite petrol heads at Top Gear start testing electric cars. More and more Youtube movies show how devastating the effect is of having all the torque available at low RPM’s. Or in simple terms: a normal car engine needs to revv up to 3000-5000 RPM before it can deliver a lot of acceleration and its maximum power. An electric motor starts to deliver all its pulling power right from standstill. The difference? Check out this video of drag races between a converted Atom and a Ferrari and Porsche. Smoking…..!!
About Herman
Herman Wagter is one of the founders and co-editor of Dadamotive. His work as interim manager and consultant (Citynet Amsterdam/Fiber-to-the-Home, Platform Sustainable Mobility) has involved him directly in the impact of hyperconnectivity and sustainability on society. As an independent agent and "mobile warrior" he has experienced the pro's and con's of how organizations and projects can be structured, and what the effects on the final result can be. In his opinion we are entering an era of profound change, driven by these fundamental forces. Following the trends, discovering the fun and debunking the half-truths is a passion he likes to share with others.
