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Old 12-20-2010, 12:27 PM   #31 (permalink)
jason1973tl
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
I don't agree at all. I think a Volt-like design, electrically-driven but with a range-extending engine, is by far the preferred design. Now I'll agree that the Volt is probably too complicated, but something like the Leaf with half the battery and a 5 HP Honda generator would come close to suiting me.
Now that I could go for. I would love to have an electric car with a portable generator that I could take out when I don't need the extended range. Then I could use it to back up my house if the power fails.

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