01-03-2007, 03:06 PM
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Engineering first
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Real Name: Bob
Location: Huntsville, AL
Hybrids: Prius Classic 03
Posts: 4,939
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Re: CNW Research responds to email
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Originally Posted by twuelfing
Troy...
I don't know what bug bit you, but certainly not the reading variety.
As you can easily tell from sales statistics (over which we have no control), such hybrids as Prius, Accord, et al are suffering badly because they are expensive and rely on government largess to gain any traction. Toyota has asked for even more government tax credits to boost hybrid sales. And all manufacturers are offering discounts and incentives on hybrid models because the public is becoming increasingly aware of their shortcomings.
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Let me suggest that CNW Marketing is no better or worse than any other hybrid skeptic. In this case, he has overlooked the limited supply that made hybrid-electric sales into a seller's market. As for performance, as good as they are, there is room for improvements which are coming along nicely. For example, I'm blown away by Camry performance considering the size and quality of the sedan.
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Originally Posted by twuelfing
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Please if you are irritated by the spread of disinformation slowing the addressing of pollution issues email these people and tell them what you think of the bogus report.
Art@cnwmr.com
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Trying to change a mind that is already made up is a bit like trying to separate "a fool from his folly." I too sent him some facts neglected in his first report (aka., the Dept. of Energy fleet report) and his answer was to ignore them. In short, he has one view and nothing we say or do will change him. BUT there is something we need to do.
Everytime CNW Marketing is cited as a source, send a 'letter to the editor' with the facts and data. Keep it simple, no vendictive, but cite sources that point out the foolishness . . . sources that are local and can be checked with a simple phone call.
Over time, what happens is CNW's anti-hybrid bias is answered by news fact-checkers who need the research we can provide. This is what it takes to nibble away at CNW's credibility. Eventually, citing CNW Marketing become equivalent to citing a side-walk standing, aluminum foil hatted, Luddite. That is how to answer.
When hybrid skeptics and trolls come here with a chip on their shoulders, the most effective thing we can do is to answer them with the facts and data. Blank out their insults and address the technical content factually without emotion. But do answer with the facts and data. This prepares you to deal with local news sources who pickup 'the buzz' and get them on your side.
If one of them really 'pisses you off', then track their abuses of other forums and compete with the facts and data. What happens is the anti-hybrid skeptics lose credibility and the game is over.
Bob Wilson
Last edited by bwilson4web : 01-03-2007 at 03:08 PM.
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