Cars That Think
JULY 26, 2023
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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Electric car supporters are rising to defend General Motors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future. Do the simple math, Obama (ho,ho) and learn just how stupid thou really art.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
It is simply the cost of doing business. "On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). The Obama Administration doesnt understand that. " President Obamas auto task force doesnt see it that way.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
The cash incentive for consumers would be available to offset the higher upfront costs of electric cars , in particular the price of the batteries in modern vehicles. The government also wants to find ways to support the ongoing costs of electric cars. "We Barack Obama releases Bush administration torture memos 5.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
And, if you consider lifetime costs of owning an EV versus owning a traditional internal combustion car, even if the initial purchase price of the EV is much more than your combustion car and you have to replace a battery for $4,000 after 7-10 years, the EV still costs less to operate. — jerryd 7. Next: a carbon tax.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
A couple of drawbacks to consider might be the capitalization costs of building these stations and the batteries that they would have to have in stock. Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. You could sit in your vehicle while the operation takes place.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 22, 2009
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