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ziyulu Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:8,635 Points:1,629,620 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 4:14:30 AM Ignore ziyulu Report Abuse With the flurry of pros and cons of the electric car articles written, we tend to lose the bigger scope of why these cars are showing up on our streets. It seems everyone has a point of view, sometime visceral about electric cars, EV these days. With all the pros and cons electric car articles, how about those gasoline cars? Visit Torque News for full article

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With the flurry of pros and cons of the electric car articles written, we tend to lose the bigger scope of why these cars are showing up on our streets.

It seems everyone has a point of view, sometime visceral about electric cars, EV these days. With all the pros and cons electric car articles, how about those gasoline cars?
Visit Torque News for full article

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Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,599 Points:621,360 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2012 1:50:16 AM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse ok
Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,599 Points:621,360 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2012 1:32:49 AM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse ok
NanaNJNJ Veteran Author New Jersey Posts:280 Points:56,025 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 11:41:24 PM Ignore NanaNJNJ Report Abuse It's always good to look at the pros and cons before making a decision.
NedW Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,750 Points:1,167,995 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 11:31:07 PM Ignore NedW Report Abuse One benefit is, they're not electric.
NukeAtComEd All-Star Author Milwaukee Posts:725 Points:338,970 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 10:56:51 AM Ignore NukeAtComEd Report Abuse ok - one will never get an electric to compete with tractor-trailers and pickups!
atdinut Champion Author California Posts:1,616 Points:360,445 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 7:42:17 AM Ignore atdinut Report Abuse I'm passionate about diesel cars!!!
dave27johnson Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,823 Points:433,070 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 7:33:14 AM Ignore dave27johnson Report Abuse EVs will get better.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:35,328 Points:2,399,070 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 7:30:09 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse ev's have the same desirability as conestoga wagons to the masses
GingoutMD Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,495 Points:713,305 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 7:22:38 AM Ignore GingoutMD Report Abuse EVs have their place (short commutes and city driving). Large pick-ups have their place (rural country, work vehicles for hauling, etc.). But not all vehicles are best for all environments (i.e. Dual-rear wheel F-350 in Manhattan, New York). Be a smart shopper and research what is best for what you need (not what you want). [Edited by: GingoutMD at 6/18/2012 8:23:24 AM EST]
JamesCalvin Champion Author Lancaster Posts:3,344 Points:547,255 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 7:19:52 AM Ignore JamesCalvin Report Abuse A few good insights! One of the cons: Sending money to enemies who use it fighting against the principle that made our nation a desirable place to live!
CivicMA Champion Author Boston Posts:2,040 Points:562,595 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 7:18:25 AM Ignore CivicMA Report Abuse Use of electricity isn't free and we don't have enough non-polluting plants generating that now, so one must weigh the cost of owning a gas vs. electric/hybrid car carefully. - Cost and disposal of batteries, - Cost of fuel (electricity cost $0.20+/kWh here), - Capital expenditure of buying the electric/hybrid cars, - Limited range, - Maintenance, etc. It doesn't add up for me now. Maybe someday . . .
cheap59 Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,240 Points:982,520 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 7:11:20 AM Ignore cheap59 Report Abuse Cheaper to purchase, go further on a tank and save money!
gasmad666 Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,053 Points:419,645 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 7:05:47 AM Ignore gasmad666 Report Abuse i'm with Evilmaddog
Evilmaddog Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,466 Points:985,250 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 7:03:00 AM Ignore Evilmaddog Report Abuse $$$$$$$$$ and range
TXRanger09 Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,606 Points:913,925 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 6:53:58 AM Ignore TXRanger09 Report Abuse I look forward to owning a used electric car. I like the idea, but not at that price.
fracknsave Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,666 Points:58,000 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 6:52:44 AM Ignore fracknsave Report Abuse Got suckered into reading an EV article in disguise.
rjrjr All-Star Author Connecticut Posts:647 Points:1,107,410 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 6:52:25 AM Ignore rjrjr Report Abuse eventually the feds will make the call...
doeslayersr Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,303 Points:898,955 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 6:49:21 AM Ignore doeslayersr Report Abuse As far as EVs and hybrid EVs go... no thanks. I will stick with a fossil fuel powered vehicle.
Rockyguitar Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,693 Points:1,228,320 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 6:28:00 AM Ignore Rockyguitar Report Abuse EV=city car. With gas cars getting better mileage, I'll keep my fuelley. And if the US would allow the 70-110mpg cars already being produced, into this country, there would be no need for EVs.
gs7101 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:5,658 Points:396,020 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 6:26:09 AM Ignore gs7101 Report Abuse I'm not a fan of electric cars -- yet!
Xavier80 Champion Author Victoria Posts:1,907 Points:401,920 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 6:22:54 AM Ignore Xavier80 Report Abuse Nice
Tacodan Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,457 Points:680,330 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 6:19:55 AM Ignore Tacodan Report Abuse the only way the EV's will be any good is when you can drive one up to a fill station pop the top off the battery and pour in a fresh charge and your on your way ............
cdrrod Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:4,286 Points:809,525 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 6:01:42 AM Ignore cdrrod Report Abuse An interesting article, but will it change anything?
farmboyTN Champion Author Tennessee Posts:2,367 Points:472,730 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 6:00:05 AM Ignore farmboyTN Report Abuse ok
MImusicman Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,013 Points:435,375 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 5:55:06 AM Ignore MImusicman Report Abuse Electric? Range, cost, family size [Edited by: MImusicman at 6/18/2012 6:55:47 AM EST]
yardslave Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,697 Points:624,505 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 5:48:45 AM Ignore yardslave Report Abuse Mass transit?
gandalfthegrey1 Champion Author Houston Posts:1,184 Points:384,785 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 5:35:31 AM Ignore gandalfthegrey1 Report Abuse EVs are not a bad idea, they're just impractical outside one's neighborhood. If one wants an EV to go to the grocery store and a GV to leave town, fine. Until an EV can do both AND get the cost down, it's hard to argue they're worth the effort.
daequitz Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,442 Points:1,410,055 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 5:28:43 AM Ignore daequitz Report Abuse Anything new?
335d1 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,524 Points:786,745 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 5:26:51 AM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse And let's look at diesel hybrids.
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Yooperheart Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,565 Points:554,725 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 4:44:24 AM Ignore Yooperheart Report Abuse Well stated story.
wendy1john32 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,758 Points:1,077,140 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 4:30:45 AM Ignore wendy1john32 Report Abuse Can I have a Honda GX?
wrunner Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,582 Points:1,164,060 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 4:29:27 AM Ignore wrunner Report Abuse Shocking!
MsPeachi747 Sophomore Author Cleveland Posts:209 Points:10,630 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 4:24:56 AM Ignore MsPeachi747 Report Abuse When there are more recharging stations around the USA, I will consider driving an electric car across country!