We might not ever see something like this but it does not hurt to dream.

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=567196&topart=newcarresearch

A charged liquid in the Battery is exchanged rather than charging the Battery

'Cambridge crude' could let EVs refuel like gas-powered vehicles (http://www.gizmag.com/semi-solid-flow-battery-design/18907/)

With consumers used to the convenience of refueling their vehicle at the gas station in a few minutes, one of the biggest disadvantages of electric vehicles is the time it takes to recharge their batteries. Now, by separating the energy storage and energy discharging functions of the battery into separate physical structures, researchers at MIT have achieved a breakthrough that

could allow EVs to be recharged in the same time it takes to refuel a conventional car.

The technology could also provide an

inexpensive alternative for energy storage for intermittent, renewable energy sources such as wind and solar

TR10: Liquid Battery (http://www.technologyreview.com/read_article.aspx?ch=specialsections&id=22116&sc=tr10)

Without a good way to store electricity on a large scale, solar power is useless at night. One promising storage option is a new kind of battery made with all-liquid active materials. Prototypes suggest that these liquid batteries will cost less than a third as much as today's best batteries and could last significantly longer.
w/ VDO

MIT © 2011 Technology Review (http://www.technologyreview.com/?mod=Nav_Home)

I think that e-cars may eventually use a system to recharge as they are propelled at speed. Maybe an air induction leading to a turbine hidden under the hood? And/or solar cells built into the body? They would likely still need a conventional recharge "top-up" but the range could be extended via on board systems.

The future will be of great interest. I would like to experience the massive torque of electric motor on a motorcycle!

FTA: “Lightning officials say deliveries could start in 2010, but the company still requires investment to make that happen. It also claims "£20,000+ [US$40,000+] savings on annual running costs versus equivalent petrol sports car" — very bold.”

Bold indeed...

$40,000 @ $6 /Gal = 6,666 Gallons X 15 MPG = 100,000 Miles

That’s a whole lot of driving in one year! :D
.

The future will be of great interest. I would like to experience the massive torque of electric motor on a motorcycle!

http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/

http://www.brammo.com/home/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDF2EMjir2k&feature=player_embedded