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Old 07-27-2006, 10:06 AM
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1 cent a mile? And pigs fly! When you figure in the 80K plus price tag ALONE the cost per mile will be staggering. By the way, RANGE before needing a full charge has go to be tied to 'performance'. I don't think you can have both at reasonable levels.

It's not performance that will sell electric cars, all though that will help, it's basic COST. IF I were to buy one my reasoning would be based on extreme low operating costs (fule mileage if you would). Thus I would be comparing the 'value' to Econo Box type cars, not SUV's or high performance vehicles. And what happens when those batteries need replacing? Thats gonna be a HUGE expense and will have a dramatic impact on 're-sale' value.

Not quite ready for prime time these electric cars, perhaps down the road...
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