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Originally Posted by Amenti
I can see the need for a vehicle that uses very little energy for short trips; but, in Southern California, where I saw that particular Leaf, it's incredibly easy to hop down the freeway, drive around in stop-and-go traffic for a bit, and find yourself traveling 50 miles in a day. I can also tell you with absolute certainty that no one around here drives in the disciplined, constant manner that is required to achieve maximum range.
It's a recipe for disaster.
I think the Volt is just a much more sensible solution. If you stray outside of your maximum electrical range, it's alright! You're not going to end up stuck in traffic, blocking an intersection, or in a horrible accident because your vehicle went into turtle-mode on the freeway and you got rear-ended by someone who wasn't paying attention.
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Completely agree. I also should have posted in my first response that you won't see me getting a Leaf or any other pure electric any time soon. Not because of my lengthy commutes....they aren't, but because you can't get them to "pay off" soon enough to make it worth it. Even the hybrids are taking 10-12 years to "pay off" and I just don't keep cars that long.
The other problem is I like my vehicles to look good. The only electrics that actually are appealing to me are way out of my price range. Most of the affordable hybrids are ugly too.
Dragon, you're right, it might be expensive at first and yes, we the taxpayers pick up the tab.....we do anyway.....whether it be through bailouts or tax breaks or as the consumer.