Re: Oregon strikes against EVs

[ScuderiaEV@aol.com]

> Aside from the obvious fact that SUV's should be paying a greater share of
> the road repair costs (road damage goes up by the square of the vehicle
> weight)

Essentially correct, but it's the square of the axle weight. Makes no 
difference for 4 wheelers of course. It's also a little obsolete, being based 
on beam axles. A good, low unsprung weight, independent suspension does less 
damage.


Paul Compton
www.sciroccoev.co.uk