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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by GrumpyCabbie, Jan 11, 2010.

  1. GrumpyCabbie

    GrumpyCabbie Senior Member

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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    At last year's US International Auto Show, the favorite colour was green and the word for the day was hybrid. I don't think much has changed in a year.
     
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    well revolutionary would be to have these vehicles on sale, and not just talk about them
     
    #3 spwolf, Jan 11, 2010
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    I heard on the news this morning that Chevy will be highlighting their new Volt concept vehicle. So no; not a lot has changed.
     
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    First of all, I know it's an innocent typo, but Detr-"Oil" autoshow is subconciously probably more accurate.

    Secondly, I do believe change is coming. But I don't trust most automakers. Ultimately they will strive to create what makes them the most profit. Right now with the economy in a downturn and the success of The Prius and recently The Honda Fit, they are all paying lip service to "small and green".

    Not that with The Volt, The Plug-In Prius and The Leaf, we aren't going to see more electrics and hybrids but as far as sweeping change? I'll believe it, when I see it. I think The Fit has shown that a high quality versatile small car can be sold at a premium and create a profit...so hopefully that will result in an influx of better choices.
     
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    Don't worry - we have enough big gas guzzling trucks to last us a long, long, time. :madgrin:
     
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    I agree. I don't believe we'll ever get retire them.
     
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    WOW !! Really? Wow!! How exciting?

    :pound: :pound:
     
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