Dr. Evil asked:


I’ve always wanted to buy a hybrid car. But now I want to compare let’s say the Toyota Prius to a full electric car. If I can find a good full electric car that’s at a good price, I’d get it. Does anyone know any cars or good websites that have sedan plug-in electric cars that cost pretty close to a gasoline car. I know that there is the Tesla Roadster and Chevy Volt, which are pretty cool. They’re pretty expensive though. Thanks.

Vince

Jack X asked:


Do people know that coal is burned to create electricity?
And that more toxic metals (compared to a regular car battery) are mined to create the large batteries in both Hybrids and Electric cars?

And that those batteries don’t last very long?

Lia

KingJack asked:


Why won’t car manufacturers stop pretending that they can’t make all electric cars? I know it’s about money, but how much longer will we have to let them stick it too us at 3-6 bucks a gallon. We have prostectic arms, all kinds of new technology and they can’t make a simple electric car?
Jay P:
Is it easy? that’s variable. Can it be done and do they have they technology to do it? Yes,absolutely.

So far, major car companies seem unwilling or unable to manufacture 100% electric cars. While they have been dragging their feet, small companies like Tesla, Pheonix, and Zap have shown that electric cars are not only possible, but can potentially be viable, practical, and somewhat affordable alternatives to gas engine cars. Here are some examples:

Tesla Roadster — 2 seat sports car, 248hp, 0-60 4.0 seconds, 210 mile range, $98,000.
Zap-X — 5 passenger SUV, 644hp, 0-60 4.8 seconds, 350 miles range, 10 minute recharge, approx $60,000.
Pheonix SUT — sport utility truck, 90 MPH top speed, 0-60 10 seconds, 100 mile range, 10 minute recharge, price TBA.

The Tesla will be available this year, the other 2 could be available as early as next year.

As you can see, it is entirely possible to build an all electric car that will serve the needs of 95% of the population.
Jay: great reply,i’ll have to look into hydrogen cars.

Gage

shoty1054 asked:


I was looking for buying a new car and have been wanting to get a new fuel efficient car. Since i drive a lot I will be needing some good fuel efficiency. But with my limited spending I was looking for some government programs and agencies that could help with purchasing a hybrid or electric car. But I have had no luck.

They are pretty expensive and was wondering if anyone found ways to get one for cheap. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Judith

Coriolanus asked:


Really. Are these companies stupid? How about you put on hold your moronic gas-guzzling SUVs?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081218/ap_on_bi_ge/meltdown_autos

I just really can’t believe GM couldn’t have already been selling electric cars for years.

Steve

Jae G asked:


The US can afford to subsidize entire industry farmers, airline bailouts, etc.

Wars that cos a billion a month, MSNBC said that their are 25 million cars on the road an electric car voucher say for $10-15K of a $20K electric plug in vehicle. The money comes from windfall profit taxes on the oil industry.

Automakers mandated to make the cars in the next 5 years…

This proposal, it’s super-simplified, I know…but is Zero Oil-as-FUEL dependence to radical in an oil soaked US Economy where congress is funded by the oil baron lobbyist that it won’t touch the subject seriouslyenough beyond talks?
Or Hydrogren Cars or Ethanol from cellulose
Socialist admittedly but then, alot of things that must be done to get this country on the right path would take forever with incentives, hoping the market responds rather than a short-term push in the right direction…mandates on businesses aren’t new in America and not necessarily socialist nor am i suggesting forcing anything on the people…offering them car vouchers? Come on let’s be sensible…
California mandates emmisson standards

http://www.epa.gov/otaq/stds-ld.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emission_standards

http://www.herelectricvehicle.com/calilaw.htm

Hadley

eddysmomma asked:


With all the technology we have these days, why are there not more electric cars? You think they would hurry up and make some.

Douglas

sob_141 asked:


I like that Tesla Roadster and I plan on beating the system of those awful gas prices and drive something electric and save good money. I wouldn’t want to be caught dead in one of those ugly ZAP or Volt electric cars, I want something that’s cool and more on the fast side and I want to be able to work out an affordable payment plan with a dealership.

The time has come to switch to electrci cars because gas prices have made it impossible to afford the same kind of living people have had 4 years ago.
And stop telling me about all this no electric cars available, electric cars not a good idea, drive slower, hey, gas is too high and it’s time for an alternative and deep down, you know it to. It’s time to drive something DIFFERENT, not DIFFERENTLY.
People have driven for many years now, it there was a super secret way of saving a **** load of gas money on the way they drive, they all would’ve done it by now, many years ago.
I refuse to put myself through this misery of high gas prices, I want to beat the system and laugh my head off at those oil companies while I save money with my new electric car.

Valeria

jeremyascent asked:


With the emphasis on saving money with not spending as much on gas…any idea how much electricity these electric cars will be eating up to charge.

Aliyah

ron j asked:


They seemed like they were really pushing and fighting to get some electric cars going in california back in 2001 or so. What happened? Did the federal govt stop it or something? why?
yeah I am sure they were not perfect back then, but imagine what advancements could have been made in 7 years of building more and more of them? Who killed this idea?
why was the electric car killed? by whom? why? details please.

Alaina