interesting story on Tesla's possible fate and the electric car in general.....

saforwardlook said:
The more economical the new cars are means the pressure to double down on the old ones to get them off the road is reduced.

The same is true with vehicle tail pipe emissions relative to smog. California lets the cars older than 1975 avoid going through smog check only because the new cars have become so clean, so they could allow that provision for old cars that benefits our old car segment.

It helps to look at the big picture rather than just adopt the prevailing sentiment towards a Prius. Besides being economical, they are also among the most reliable vehicles on the road today. There is nothing wrong with being economical and smart.

But maybe there is a case to be made against their segment of drivers hogging the fast lane at 60 mph to "teach" everyone a lesson.
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Shoot out here in socal there is two types of prius drivers. Mr Magoo and crazy. Seems the Prius was the replacement vehicle of choice for all the belligerent maniacs who used to road rage in beat up datsun pickup trucks.
 
Electric power is the way to go into the future, if we are ever going to get there, and Tesla is the beacon. I really like their idea of powerwall combined to solar cells. It’s the way to go!

BTW, there are several small time businesses modifying classic cars into electric drive. I like this one:
www.electricclassiccars.co.uk

A 1966 Buick Electric, anyone?
 
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Mike66Chryslers said:
...Which is exactly the same as a Prius or any other hybrid vehicle. It is never "necessary" to plug-in a hybrid car to recharge it. That's why it has a gas engine. No range anxiety!
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Not exactly a Volt does plug in like a electric vehicle. If you only drive 13 miles to work and back, adding on a detour to bank grocery store of whatever, the gasoline engine will never turn on, acting as a electric vehicle. I personally think it should have a bigger battery and a smaller diesel recharge engine, but who am I, some slub on a internet forum.
@Mike66Chryslers If you want to group these all together your more than welcome to. I have expressed my thoughts. Wanting to get me to think like you ain't happi'n.
@saforwardlook They all want a magic bullet that will replace the 100+ year growth and comfort level they are accustomed to so anything new is bad.
30 years ago these same people poo-pooed all over electronic fuel injection now they won't go more than 20 miles from home in a old car but will drive to the opposite coast in there new fuel injected car because it's more reliable.
Then they want to group everything together and it's all crap because it technology I don't want. This is another thread that has gone internet detail nuclear.
Whatever!
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70bigblockdodge said:
It:BangHead:
Not exactly a Volt does plug in like a electric vehicle. If you only drive 13 miles to work and back, adding on a detour to bank grocery store of whatever, the gasoline engine will never turn on, acting as a electric vehicle. I personally think it should have a bigger battery and a smaller diesel recharge engine, but who am I, some slub on a internet forum.
@Mike66Chryslers If you want to group these all together your more than welcome to. I have expressed my thoughts. Wanting to get me to think like you ain't happi'n.
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Toyota Prius Plug-In behaves exactly the same as the Volt. If you choose to plug it in to recharge the battery, like a pure EV, the latest version has a 25 mile range running on batteries alone.

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid - Wikipedia
 
Did you know the Citicar was built here in Sebring.

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Citicar club site

Citicar - Wikipedia
 
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