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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by SteveMucc, Nov 26, 2018.

  1. bisco

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    idk, seems to me bolt has plenty of range. could use an increase in size though.
     
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    Reduce range (and cost) and get fast refueling.

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    why go backwards?
     
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    I've driven EV to Nashville, 3x the cost of gas, so I don't see it as backwards.

    Have you paid for electricity away from home? The reason I ask is the short range, 25 mi EV, Prius Prime doesn't make sense to charge ... it takes too long and costs too much.

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    Do you know what his electricity costs at home.
     
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    agreed, but cost is only one aspect. do you not foresee a future for bev?
     
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    oh yeah, he brings it up frequently:p
     
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    We all can’t live in the swampy south where cost of living is low;).

    But out here solar can add a leveling dimension to electricity costs:).

    Bye bye high PG&E bills(y).
     
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    Worse, GM is not providing 24x7, fast DC charging at their dealers. I've used VW's Electrify America and EVgo ... both are 3x the cost of gas.

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    • 5:14, 4th quarter
    • Alabama 28
    • Georgia 28
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    I’m flipping between that and the UCF game;).

    Both have replacement QB’s in for the favorites, so there’s plenty of drama(y).
     
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    What was the fake punt for:cool:.

    Kirby Smart feeling the pressure :whistle:?

    Roll tide (y).
     
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    now i have to look at the scoreboard:rolleyes:
     
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    Redemption TD for Jalen Hurts:).

    Roll Tide(y).
     
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    oh boy, go nick
     
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    They aren't ending the production of cars. Just selling them in the US.
    Sales of the Fusion, including hybrid and PHEV, will likely go on as long as what sells now keep selling. The Focus crossover that is coming is just the hatchback with roof rails. The other four versions of it will still be sold in other markets.

    The factory closing only made the Cruze sedan. The Cruze hatchback's is staying open, and could easily make the sedan. GM isn't cancelling the Buick Volt that is sold in China.

    It is disheartening seeing these moves by Ford and GM, but Americans simply don't care about fuel economy when gas is cheap, nor when they have to pay extra for it.
    CAFE is a bigger concern, which is why they aren't getting rid of all the cars, working to improve truck efficiency, and expanding into plug ins.
     
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    <BREATH>

    Georgia played a good game, 28, and Alabama, 35, a great game.

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    future son on law an fsu grad. not a happy camper. but neither was i when he served marshmallowed butternut squash on thanksgiving :eek:
     
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    Karma.

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    First losing season since 1976:oops:.

    Couldn’t happen to a better university;).

    Hopefully the thanksgiving side dish didn’t cause a reversal of fortune :eek:.
     
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