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Old 01-09-2008, 11:08 PM   #28 (permalink)
bennelson
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It seems like everyone wants an EV that has unlimited range, power, speed, AND is affordable.

How many people NEED to be able to drive 120 miles a day? That is one insane commute!

I think an EV makes a perfect second vehicle. It is amazing how much gas it saves on all those short little trips. They are perfect for commuting, as long as you don't have too long of a drive, and they are fun to drive too!

For my wife and I, 3 vehicles works for us, because then we can both still get to work while I am fixing one. If you have an EV and a gasser, you can use the EV for all the local trips, and the gasser for long hauls.

I really think the reason there are so many SUVs out there is that people think it is the perfect vehicle that can do anything (except get good mileage).

If people just used the right vehicle for the job, we would all be better off.

That is another neat thing about EVs, they can be designed for high speed, long range, racing - whatever you want to do with it.

There is no such thing as one perfect vehicle. It depends on how it will be used.
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