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Old 08-21-2007, 08:10 PM
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Default Re: VW diesels?

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Originally Posted by finman View Post
Yep, an electric car only does 90% of the population any good. the other 10% would suffer the gas-only or hybrid fate.
90%?

I didn't say electric cars are a bad choice but face the reality of modern American lifestyles.

By 2012 or so I'd guess there will be multiple choices for electric cars out their from, the Volt as well as the Toyota knockoff that is sure to follow.

Most family's could have a garage with at least one Volt, or other plug and go car, I know if the volt is real it will fill my Honda spot in another few years. But then the rest of the garage slots will be filled with (hopefully) hybrid SUV's or crossovers.

People buy cars for a reason, the HCH is to be a cost effective commuter to and from work. Larger cars are meant to do the jobs small commuters can't do or can't do well.

If you believe that small electric commuters designed for efficient around town transit will replace everyone’s Yukon or Pilot that answer is no, Instead they will be replaced by hybrid Yukon’s and pilots, or even alternative fuel hybrids.

Plus sometimes you drive not to get from A to B but to enjoy the thrill of moving with the top down. In that case a Tesla roadster might be nice, but again 250 miles is a small range for the price, plus Tesla would need to get a better reputation to replace the "Ultimate Driving Machine"
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