Wasting Taxpayer Money on Electric Cars (Obama, dollars, retire, million)

[plwhit]

Just a minor fact, electric cars made 100 years ago had the same range and these expensive modern POS..

Low-tech Magazine: The status quo of electric cars: better batteries, same range

[burdell]

Originally Posted by plwhit

Another reality check, real-world range of the Leaf is about 76 miles.....

Another reality check: The average American's commute is 32 miles roundtrip.

[Frank DeForrest]

Originally Posted by burdell

Another reality check: The average American's commute is 32 miles roundtrip.

They may a have a place in certain enviornments, but it's not for our federal government to decide for us.

[plwhit]

Originally Posted by burdell

Another reality check: The average American's commute is 32 miles roundtrip.

Agreed, so now I'll need two cars instead of one.

And when the batteries need to be replaced in my electric POS I'm out how much?

$9000.00

Report: Nissan Leaf battery pack costs only £6,000 ($9,000) or $375/kWh! — Autoblog Green

There is a sucker born every minute.

And now that the electric companies are going to tiered pricing one will see higher electric bills if they own one of these electric car money pits.... Witness California:

http://soullfire.xanga.com/708865195...errible-tiers/

[EinsteinsGhost]

Originally Posted by plwhit

Agreed, so now I need to buy two cars instead of one.

And when the batteries need to be replaced in my electric POS I'm out how much?

$9000.00

Report: Nissan Leaf battery pack costs only £6,000 ($9,000) or $375/kWh! — Autoblog Green

There is a sucker born every minute.

Don't buy, if you can't afford it.

[EinsteinsGhost]

Originally Posted by Frank DeForrest

They may a have a place in certain enviornments, but it's not for our federal government to decide for us.

In your opinion, sure. I disagree. People can and should decide what they want to drive, but government must play a role in every area that affects national interests. And the thirst for oil has played a huge role since WWII.

[burdell]

Originally Posted by plwhit

Agreed, so now I need to buy two cars instead of one.

And when the batteries need to be replaced in my electric POS I'm out how much?

$9000.00

Are you young or just have a short memory?

Remember when the cost of a simple handheld calculator was higher than a basic laptop is now?


I'd be more worried about battery disposal than cost but I'm sure the cost will come down and disposal problems can be solved.

[GregW]

EG - Again you are trying to bring sense into an emotional argument.

[burdell]

Originally Posted by Frank DeForrest

They may a have a place in certain enviornments, but it's not for our federal government to decide for us.

How is the government deciding?

How is a tax break given to an indivdual any different than the tax breaks given to business to buy new equipment?

[plwhit]

Originally Posted by burdell

Are you young or just have a short memory?

Remember when the cost of a simple handheld calculator was higher than a basic laptop is now?


I'd be more worried about battery disposal than cost but I'm sure the cost will come down and disposal problems can be solved.

Yup, am young, retired last year....

Lame comparison... the electric car is a toy for the stuck up eco-rich..

Battery disposal... I look for the nearest dumpster.

If I had a dollar for every time I read "I'm sure the cost will come down" and "can be solved" I'd be able to buy one of these toys......