"H the K" wrote in message
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On 10/1/09 12:20 PM, wrote:
On Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:15:49 -0400, H the K
wrote:

On 10/1/09 10:12 AM, wrote:
On Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:25:38 -0400, H the K
wrote:

It's the new all-electric vehicle coming from GM. Runs 40 miles per
battery charge, then a gasoline generator kicks in to recharge the
battery and keep you running.

Seems like a perfect commuter car.

I am still having problems getting the money to work out. When you
amortize the cost of the batteries across 40,000 miles or so and then
add in the electric bill you could be driving a real car. These
glorified golf carts cost more than my wife's Lincoln.


My assumption is that we're only enjoying a temporary lull in the price
and supply of gasoline, and that its price will once again climb to more
than $4.00 a gallon, and it will be in short supply and rationed.

Thus, a plug-in car that would cover *my* commuting needs would be
invaluable. My farthest client is exactly 45 miles away.

I bet your electric bill is going to be a lot higher too. They will
also find a way to tack on some road tax as soon as these electrics
become a significant part of the vehicles. Right now you are getting a
free ride on that.
If you are willing to drive a 2000 pound vehicle with minimal
passenger protection, limited performance and no a/c you have some
choices that do quite well on fuel a whole lot cheaper than a $40,000
electric. You can buy a lot of $4 gas for the difference.




No A/C?

Well, so much for *that*!

I'll keep on looking.


The 2011 version seems pretty full-featured to me.

http://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/vol...sandspecs.html

I like the idea but I'm skittish about buying GM. I'd like to see what the
competition will bring before I make a decision.


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