Duck-Billed Catechist Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 If employers had some chargers in their parking lots 66 mile roundtrips wouldn't necessarily be a problem. I know not all employers will be able to do this, but some larger ones might. My church has an outlet/parking space reserved for two homebrewed Prius plugins. A lot people seem eager to bash GM over the project. I'm not in the market to buy something like that (don't have a house to charge it and don't have the $$$), but I'm glad someone is trying something like this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 all of this is totally frustrating!! we've had electric cars since the 70s. you'd think that by now we would all have electric cars or at least hybrids. i like what neil young is doing in his attempt to do away with roadside refueling. however, other forces are at work. GM had the electric car (see Who Killed the Electric Car documentary). then they killed it, literally. they could have been the leader in market shares. however, contrary to popular belief, we don't live in a free market. if we did, innovation for alternative energy would be through the roof as would technology. but, interlocking boards of directors, among other things, conspire to keep the status quo. auto makers are in bed with big oil so neither have any interest in alternative fuels. nor do they have any interest in innovation. hell, we should have cars that last a life time with totally replacable parts, but that would mean the end of several industries. ironically, record store owners are told it's just too bad as digital downloads take over the market place. it is so god damn frustrating that this is not happening with energy and there is NO EXCUSE! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I just started reading this: I've only read a few pages, but so far I've learned that the Model T got more miles per gallon than the average new car currently on the market. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
willywoody Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 The Cordvette. P.S. It's called the Tesla Roadster. http://www.teslamotors.com/ except its faster than a standard corvette with better handling. but it does cost more. btw, a 4 seater electric from tesla is in the works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Glad they ditched this design: Looked like it was designed by a 9-year-old high on model glue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 link Tesla Motors to build electric sedan in California By MARCUS WOHLSEN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Do this. Don't do that. Can't you read the sign? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Snarky Detroit Free Press column Unintentionally hilarious video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvwTMZNWGuk Enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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