Fuel cost vs. Hybrid
#1
Fuel cost vs. Hybrid
Okay here's a thought. If we all drove Hybrid vehicles, gas prices should drop right? Laws of supply and demand. Of course we would still feel good about using up less gas and helping better preserve mother earth.
However, I have a feeling that before most of us drove hybrid vehicle, gas prices will go up so high that the only possible vehicle anyone could afford to drive is a hybrid. It would be like today driving a 28MPG vehicle vs. a monster gasoline V8.
In other words, gas prices will alway beat fuel efficiency. The only true inexpensive and really independant energy is solar, but wait. I forsee the government taxing solar-powered vehicle.
However, I have a feeling that before most of us drove hybrid vehicle, gas prices will go up so high that the only possible vehicle anyone could afford to drive is a hybrid. It would be like today driving a 28MPG vehicle vs. a monster gasoline V8.
In other words, gas prices will alway beat fuel efficiency. The only true inexpensive and really independant energy is solar, but wait. I forsee the government taxing solar-powered vehicle.
#2
Re: Fuel cost vs. Hybrid
Okay here's a thought. If we all drove Hybrid vehicles, gas prices should drop right? Laws of supply and demand. Of course we would still feel good about using up less gas and helping better preserve mother earth.
However, I have a feeling that before most of us drove hybrid vehicle, gas prices will go up so high that the only possible vehicle anyone could afford to drive is a hybrid. It would be like today driving a 28MPG vehicle vs. a monster gasoline V8.
In other words, gas prices will alway beat fuel efficiency. The only true inexpensive and really independant energy is solar, but wait. I forsee the government taxing solar-powered vehicle.
However, I have a feeling that before most of us drove hybrid vehicle, gas prices will go up so high that the only possible vehicle anyone could afford to drive is a hybrid. It would be like today driving a 28MPG vehicle vs. a monster gasoline V8.
In other words, gas prices will alway beat fuel efficiency. The only true inexpensive and really independant energy is solar, but wait. I forsee the government taxing solar-powered vehicle.
There is no feasible solar-powered vehicle in the foreseable future.
I appreciate you negative view of taxes though.
#3
Re: Fuel cost vs. Hybrid
Thanks for your comment.
Solar is not to power the vehicle, rather to recharge the batteries.
I would also like to emphasize that solar is an independant source of energy, no price gouging would be possible.
Solar is not to power the vehicle, rather to recharge the batteries.
I would also like to emphasize that solar is an independant source of energy, no price gouging would be possible.
#4
Re: Fuel cost vs. Hybrid
I personally don't see EV every being more than commuter vehicles if the electricity has to be self contained especially if primarily solar. With electicity provided through the roadway maybe, but that's not the independence you have in mind.
Wind powered cars may have more potential in some areas.
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