Contrary to many opinions that the sky is falling, I think the future will not be so bleak. The rising gas prices are actually strengthening my opinion, because they already force people to change their lifestyles despite the fact that gas is still pretty cheap here. So here it goes:
1. As the prices rise, the public transportation will start to
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Excellent point on the Miles car. We almost bought it, and I wasn't going to hack it. The turn-off for me was the price($18K is a bit too much for this kind of car - it should cost no more than $12K in my opinion. Also, since its not highway legal and it goes only up to 40, it is not possible to take in on the bridges across the lake. If they could make this car go at least 55, that would be ideal, but I guess above 40 they hitting some sort of a physical limit with the batteries.
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$18K for a Miles?!? That is excessive. A neighbor has one. I've only glanced at it, but it did seem well put together. . . on the outside. Sadly, electric components are the pricey parts. That's where most electric vehicle makers skimp, choosing the flooded batteries and dc drive systems over safer tech. (I give the skinny on dc here). I'm at least glad the Miles uses ac ( ... )
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