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Old 04-30-2008, 04:41 PM
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Default Re: Would YOU buy an EV?

I'd love to buy one, but I like the concept of a range-extender using gasoline, diesel, or E85, like the Volt is designed. An engine that is only used for charging batteries can run at a constant RPM, so the engine can be operated at peak efficiency. I would hope that a small engine running at constant RPM could easily do 80MPG.

That way I can have the benefits of an EV but still have long range. This way I don't need to buy two cars, using more energy and natural resources.

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