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Can we get a Forum for the environment?

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Old 09-08-2007, 08:58 PM
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Seems like a valid sub-topic for most hybrid owners.

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Old 09-10-2007, 10:27 AM
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Second that, I'd like to see one too.
 
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Old 09-10-2007, 10:39 AM
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I'm not sure this makes sense. We have a fairly narrow focus, hybrid-electrics, and there are many other web site that focus on the environment and to a greater or lessor extent, also cover not only hybrids but all other modes of transportation.

If there is something specific about hybrid impacts on the environment, I could change my mind but right now, I'm not aware of anything unique to our hybrids that isn't already shared by existing gas, flex and electric vehicles. The hybrid-environmental association seems a little weak . . . but I could be pursaded otherwise.

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Old 09-10-2007, 10:59 AM
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I guess each of us had different reasons for buying a hybrid...some liked the technology, some wanted to experience the gas savings, and some wanted to do something to benefit the environment.

I would be interested in an environmental section on the forum, although if it doesn't happen, there are plenty of other places where I can find such an outlet.
 
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Old 09-10-2007, 11:18 AM
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I'd be interested, too. We have a fuel efficiency section, and not everyone bought a hybrid to get the best mileage. Well, most of us did (grin!) and it's certainly connected, but there are certainly some people who come here and have slightly different expectations. I just think the quality of the discourse would be high and the discussions would be worth reading, so I would like having an environmental section.
 
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Old 09-10-2007, 12:01 PM
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Default Re: Can we get a Forum for the environment?

Originally Posted by bwilson4web
I'm not sure this makes sense. We have a fairly narrow focus, hybrid-electrics, and there are many other web site that focus on the environment and to a greater or lessor extent, also cover not only hybrids but all other modes of transportation.

If there is something specific about hybrid impacts on the environment, I could change my mind but right now, I'm not aware of anything unique to our hybrids that isn't already shared by existing gas, flex and electric vehicles. The hybrid-environmental association seems a little weak . . . but I could be pursaded otherwise.

Bob Wilson
Many hybrid owners care about and may want to discuss the environment.

Also, this is "green" hybrid. I don't think it implies young.

There's your link.

P.S. I added a poll to gauge what the users might like. Power to the people!
 

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Old 09-10-2007, 12:45 PM
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I don't feel strongly one way or the other. If the environmental discussion has a technical link to hybrid electrics, such as co-generation, I'm inclined towards it. However, if it becomes another "Anything goes," well I'll probably expend as much time as I do today on the "Tax" forum.

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Old 09-10-2007, 01:40 PM
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Well that's too bad. You don't have to be a greenie to have an opinion about the enviro, though...
 
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Old 09-11-2007, 10:16 AM
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hmmm... maybe the "green" is for something else...
 
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Old 09-11-2007, 10:57 AM
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Default Re: Can we get a Forum for the environment?

Typically what we do is wait until there are a lot of topics that fit one specific category, and then make a forum for it. Until then, these best belong in the General forum. When there are several active topics at once about the environment, for instance, then let me know.
 


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