Chevy dealer charging $20K over MSRP for Volt

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Originally Posted by Berean

Interesting excerpt from Wikipedia:

"At the turn of the century, 40 percent of American automobiles were powered by steam, 38 percent by electricity, and 22 percent by gasoline. 33,842 electric cars were registered in the United States, and America became the country where electric cars had gained the most acceptance.[16] While basic electric cars cost under $1,000 (in 1900 dollars, roughly $26,000 today), most early electric vehicles were massive, ornate carriages designed for the upper-class customers that made them popular. They featured luxurious interiors, replete with expensive materials, and averaged $3,000 by 1900 (roughly $78,000 today). Sales of electric cars peaked in 1912.[1]

At the turn of the century, the infrastructure for steam (water) and electric (an electrical connection) were more readily available than gasoline pumps. As "gas stations" popped up, the ICE steadily increased its market share (you can argue "chicken vs. egg", but the results inevitably occurred). Costs for ICE-powered cars AND gasoline came down, steam disappeared and, as more travels/distances became a reality through improved/increased roads, the electric followed steam to museums...

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Originally Posted by Berean

Interesting excerpt from Wikipedia:

"At the turn of the century, 40 percent of American automobiles were powered by steam, 38 percent by electricity, and 22 percent by gasoline. 33,842 electric cars were registered in the United States, and America became the country where electric cars had gained the most acceptance.[16] While basic electric cars cost under $1,000 (in 1900 dollars, roughly $26,000 today), most early electric vehicles were massive, ornate carriages designed for the upper-class customers that made them popular. They featured luxurious interiors, replete with expensive materials, and averaged $3,000 by 1900 (roughly $78,000 today). Sales of electric cars peaked in 1912.[1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History...ectric_vehicle


Back then, the free market decided what worked and what didn't. As Ford made the price of gasoline powered cars drop to $360, it just didn't make financial sense to buy an electric car. And we're all better off because of it.

Here's to the free market.
May she rest in peace.

Sad, but true!

[WadeWilson]

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

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Rules are rules.....

Originally Posted by Berean

Please PM me details and pricing for your dirt.