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Old 03-15-2012, 03:31 PM
 
Location: Pluto's Home Town
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Why do folks guffaw at all the efforts to make fuel efficient cars, like electrics, when it is clear that oil is increasingly volatile?
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Old 03-15-2012, 03:32 PM
 
Location: so cal
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Because it is over priced and only goes 35 miles per charge. In So Cal that will not get you to work one way in many cases.
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Old 03-15-2012, 03:34 PM
 
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If someone wants one they should buy one. IT should not be subsidized. If no one is willing to pay real retail then it has no right being on the market.
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Old 03-15-2012, 03:35 PM
 
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Because diesels make much more sense, except to the EPA and the Trendies
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Old 03-15-2012, 03:38 PM
 
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I am all for more fuel efficient cars. I am against the government picking the winners and losers.
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Old 03-15-2012, 03:41 PM
 
Location: Tampa Florida
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Why do folks guffaw at all the efforts to make fuel efficient cars, like electrics, when it is clear that oil is increasingly volatile?
Well, most American think the price of gas will go down. It will, and the lower prices will once again make people think there is not enough reason to develop alternatives. The cycle continues.... But, fortunately, we have a Prez that is working very hard at promoting alternative development and more stringent fuel economy regs.
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Old 03-15-2012, 03:42 PM
 
Location: St. Louis
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Well, most American think the price of gas will go down. It will, and the lower prices will once again make people think there is not enough reason to develop alternatives. The cycle continues.... But, fortunately, we have a Prez that is working very hard at promoting alternative development and more stringent fuel economy regs.
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Old 03-15-2012, 03:43 PM
 
Location: Georgia, on the Florida line, right above Tallahassee
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These are efficient.

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Old 03-15-2012, 03:45 PM
 
Location: Hoboken
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Why do folks guffaw at all the efforts to make fuel efficient cars, like electrics, when it is clear that oil is increasingly volatile?
Because it is wildly over priced, you can't go very far on a charge and it has a propensity to spontaneously combust. Other than that, it's a fine automobile.
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Old 03-15-2012, 03:45 PM
 
Location: San Diego, CA
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Because diesels make much more sense, except to the EPA and the Trendies
Ever try to start one in Minnesota in January?
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