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Hybrids: Fighting for the electric cause since 1914

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Wiyosaya, Apr 18, 2007.

  1. Wiyosaya

    Wiyosaya Member

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    Thanks to this site.

    There is one comment in this article about hybrids being "expensive;" Please remember, I'm just the messenger.

    All the best,
    Matthew
     
    #1 Wiyosaya, Apr 18, 2007
  2. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    A lot of good ideas were not viable at the time. Right off the top of my head I can think of the airplane, helicopter, submarine, and space rocket. It shouldn't take much imagination to think of a bunch more.

    Tom
     
    #2 qbee42, Apr 18, 2007
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    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    Gasoline.
     
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    You know, just today I was talking to a coworker about the EV1. I think a lot of great ideas come up before the technology -or the need - is available to implement them.

    I say give it 5 years, maybe 10 years max, and we'll see EVs become commonplace.
     
    #4 ozyran, Apr 18, 2007
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    The digital computer

    Babbage's Analytical Engine

    Ballistic Missiles (in the sense that no worthwhile payload was available)

    Also, it seems the "Galt Car" paradigm was hugely successful in diesel locomotives.
     
    #5 Ethereal, Apr 19, 2007
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