Re:Cost of converting entire U.S. to electric cars? Zero.
by stcredzero on Tuesday May 27, 2008 @07:04PM
(#201524)
There are real working models, so they are not vaporware. They are instantiated-but-not-yet-coming-off-an-assembly-line-ware.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/4237853....
Re:Cost of converting entire U.S. to electric cars? Zero.
by hugh on Tuesday May 27, 2008 @07:24PM
(#201547)
Well okay, I'm not sure whether having a working prototype actually makes it officially not-vaporware, but until there's something I can actually buy I remain skeptical about the range and price.
Re:Cost of converting entire U.S. to electric cars? Zero.
by stcredzero on Wednesday May 28, 2008 @01:44AM
(#201818)
Range has been verified, I think. If it hasn't already, the range of the hybrid version will be verified by automotive X-Prize officials.
Actually you can right now get electric cars from Zap or GEM for less than $20K which are suitable for commuting provided your commute is very short and very slow. I'd be tempted to get one myself if I actually had a garage. But we're nowhere near anything that could be called a replacement for a real car, rather than a supplement to one.