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People just need to read and think before spouting the mouth off...
First thing:
I thought when i heard this...Hmm the drop in weight might actually increase the full electric range from 40 miles. What would you say if that range went to 45 miles full electric for the loss of 5 gallons?
Second thing:
Lets do some math...
90% of Americans driving miles are commute time.
75% of Americans commute less than 30miles round trip.
= 75% of americans will never use a drop of gas for 90% of there driving.
Seems like a solution to me...
BUT lets go for that other 25% that go farther than 30 miles..
Lets say the small ICE generator gets 40MPG
Lets also say the daily commute is 50 miles.
You charge your battery every night so you only use gas for 10 miles per day.
5 working days * 10 miles = 50 miles
50 miles / 40 mpg = 1.25 gallons per week used
12 gallon old tank = 9.6 weeks until fill up needed (2400 miles driven)
7 gallon new tank = 5.6 weeks until fill up needed (1400 miles driven)
If you honestly want to tell me that you need to go almost 2.5 months without getting gas you should check in with your local therapist.
Also lets look at the MPG there... wait whats that.... 200MPG!
The road trip excuse is just that an excuse. When was the last time you bought a car specifically because it would be useful 10% of the time you actually drive it?
Another added benefit of a smaller tank. Gas should not be stored for more than 2 months without chemical additives. With the potential for never using a drop on the daily commute for up to 75% of your customer base, don't you think its wise ensure that the gas is either cycled more often so that you lower the chance of poor or reduced quality fuel being sent through the ICE system?
Another case of use your melons before putting down something that no other manufacturer has done.
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