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I have been following the ev world for quite a while. As an engineer, with an aggravating mind, I have been totally unimpressed with all commercial hybrids except the proposed Chevy Volt - you better pull this one off GM! Now, today I saw a blog post in wired news about American Electric Vehicles. I must disclose that I live in Colorado and am always happy to hear about a tech company making it in Colorado but this thing is impressive. They state that the range is 50 miles but it's an open air off road vehicles - not much for aerodynamics there!!!! The price tag hurts a tad. Maybe I will sell a limb): It's my first post to this forum but this thing got me pretty excited. Why no straight up electric forum. |
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I haven't researched all of these sites, so don't know if this article is new, or old, but --. http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1351302783/bctid1351300070 gfr |
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Given the costs and difficulties in turning a profit with them, does the current economic situtation put EV's on temporary hold? Or do manufacturers forge ahead and take the risks to bring EV's to reality?
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Nov 26, 2008 4:25 pm)
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Replying to: railroadjames (Nov 26, 2008 8:44 pm) Actually the Prius II is just barely 5 years old. It just seems like you have had it forever.  The original was a lot different than the current vintage. I don't think you will see much going on in American made electric vehicles. The major component is now and for the future will be the battery. My bet is they will be made in China and maybe India. From what I can tell much of the Lithium comes from Bolivia. So maybe that will become the battery capitol of the World.
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Replying to: gagrice (Nov 26, 2008 9:29 pm)  About long trips, all I can tell you is , after an 8,000 mile trip to Montana and then Atlanta, Ga I will say that the Prius was reasonably comfortable to me and my fussy wife. We know its no plush ride but, it is all we seem to demand of a mid-size car. I've heard some road noise but then I've heard worse in other cars. Pontiac has been one that seemed much worse and that was the Grand Prix.
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Replying to: railroadjames (Nov 27, 2008 9:14 pm) I've heard some road noise but then I've heard worse in other cars. I guess it all depends on what you are willing to live with. I know if you encountered any bad weather it was stressful driving. That to me is not acceptable. I stepped out of my Sequoia into my friends new Prius and did not expect it to be noisy. They are and he did not seem to mind. So different strokes for different folks. You do have the consolation of getting close to 50 MPG and that is worth something. My son in law bought a $12k Yaris and it is just a bit noisier than the Prius. He only gets 40 MPG. Which is better than the Yamaha Motorcycle he rode to work for 3 years. So many options... My reason for wanting an EV is quiet peaceful ride. They don't offer that, they can keep them. I don't think that is asking too much out of vehicles that cost over $20k. |
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Ford Motor made electric vehicles a centerpiece of a turnaround plan presented to Congress on Tuesday, saying that it will introduce an all-electric van for fleet use in 2010 and a sedan in 2011. http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10111091-54.html
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Dec 03, 2008 10:08 am) Until we can develop more non-fossil fuel power generating capacity and begin ungrading the currently overloaded power distribution grid a major push to PHEV is the stuff of dreams. Let's go with CNG, Compressed Natural Gas, as an interim solution. Compressed and filled at home each night, "off period".
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Replying to: wwest (Dec 07, 2008 9:06 am)
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