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Old 03-07-2010, 10:56 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by DGthe3 View Post
In order for the math to work out, gas prices need to go up. Powerful electric motors are not free. Neither are any of the other components that get added to make a hybrid a hybrid. Adding $6000 worth of stuff, then pricing it at only $3000 more just isn't a smart business move.
what we REALLY need is a new break through in battery technology: shorter charge time, cheaper build costs, better longevity. I know a number of US companies and universities are putting some serious research power into this. First company that produces something along these lines will be getting some investment money from me
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