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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Do you expect that you will ever own a vehicle powered only by electricity? Never Very unlikely Maybe someday Perhaps in a year or two I'm ready now I already have one Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Do you expect that you will ever own a vehicle powered only by electricity?
Never
Very unlikely
Maybe someday
Perhaps in a year or two
I'm ready now
I already have one

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Geo1002 Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:99 Points:2,422,425 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 11:10:23 AM Ignore Geo1002 Report Abuse Probably not. I would be hesitant to take a long road trip.
awillisant Champion Author Mississippi Posts:3,126 Points:604,605 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 12, 2012 9:12:33 AM Ignore awillisant Report Abuse maybe
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,545 Points:747,070 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 12, 2012 9:04:32 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse I suppose someday I will, just not in the next 10 years or so.
ckbc Rookie Author British Columbia Posts:1 Points:345 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2012 11:43:07 PM Ignore ckbc Report Abuse no
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,433 Points:1,165,810 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2012 6:00:44 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse n
LXH18 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:15,720 Points:3,210,975 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 10:29:12 AM Ignore LXH18 Report Abuse Maybe someday when the availability of charging stations is more accessible.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,001 Points:2,703,855 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 3:13:49 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse never
famu35 Rookie Author Oklahoma City Posts:67 Points:112,655 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 3:10:58 AM Ignore famu35 Report Abuse Very likely
Killerloc Rookie Author Dallas Posts:1 Points:6,070 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:51:48 PM Ignore Killerloc Report Abuse Maybe when the U.S. builds a better infrastructure to support an electric vehicle. There needs a to a charge station at every gas station in the country for me to really consider this.
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,020 Points:1,752,875 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2012 3:48:32 PM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse Maybe someday, but never as a primary vehicle. I like to travel too much. I'm also halfway between two smaller cities so I'd need at least 200 miles total per charge just to visit either in an electric vehicle.
Mazzie3 Rookie Author Ontario Posts:12 Points:300 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2012 12:41:33 PM Ignore Mazzie3 Report Abuse Very unlikely
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,433 Points:1,165,810 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2012 12:02:36 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse N
awillisant Champion Author Mississippi Posts:3,126 Points:604,605 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 9:03:24 AM Ignore awillisant Report Abuse may be
aromabean Rookie Author Ottawa Posts:9 Points:138,235 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 8:20:02 AM Ignore aromabean Report Abuse I would buy an electric car or a hybrid for the daily commute, but the cost at $40K is far too high for what you get. If my understanding of hybrids is correct, the gas engine kicks in at 40kph. This should be closer to 60kph to allow for 100% battery use in the daily commute. In the electric car, 160km range per chrage is fine, but the Nissan Leaf states the max speed is 90kph. My consideration of these vehicles will increase once they break the 200km range, and increase the max speed to around 120kph.
Ellce Rookie Author Washington DC Posts:2 Points:1,465 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2012 3:20:35 AM Ignore Ellce Report Abuse well right now I seriously doubt EVER owning one, although it would be nice to have one.
Felij Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:1 Points:820 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2012 2:56:30 AM Ignore Felij Report Abuse maybe someday :)
GRock1 Rookie Author New Haven Posts:4 Points:10,180 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2012 12:57:55 AM Ignore GRock1 Report Abuse 50/50 once I do more research. Batteries eventually lose their charge????
retbpd Sophomore Author Washington Posts:135 Points:139,210 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2012 6:46:11 PM Ignore retbpd Report Abuse Not likely. All that said about range and more recharge stations is fine, but battries only last so long and unlike an engine Thier life can't be prolonged with proper maintenance
gaspumpin Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,663 Points:387,465 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 11:46:20 PM Ignore gaspumpin Report Abuse I might consider owning an electric when their range becomes acceptable, and when there are existing recharging stations are available within that range. Also must be able to recharge within a few minutes.
Luv2ride33 Sophomore Author Tennessee Posts:149 Points:142,885 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 4:10:32 PM Ignore Luv2ride33 Report Abuse Very unlikely
Effincrazy Rookie Author Iowa Posts:54 Points:57,795 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 1:33:37 PM Ignore Effincrazy Report Abuse Very unlikely
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,020 Points:1,752,875 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 12:10:28 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse Maybe someday.
carbrat Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:8 Points:540,510 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 11:27:24 PM Ignore carbrat Report Abuse Hopefully the infrastructure and battery technology will get better. Would love one.
Lou08 Champion Author California Posts:1,084 Points:252,410 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 11:10:36 PM Ignore Lou08 Report Abuse No one voted have one now! Will there goes another "green" For Pres.Obama...
rjoeh Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,076 Points:2,469,090 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 9:43:24 PM Ignore rjoeh Report Abuse They still have not made them safe for the deaf on the sidewalks.
WR&C Veteran Author Oregon Posts:347 Points:250,610 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:44:40 PM Ignore WR&C Report Abuse If it were possible, I would own either a Tesla or Ford Focus electric now. Tesla is very tempting because of the greater range. However, the price is way above my limit. So, next choice is the Ford Focus. Still somewhat expensive, but I would so like to have one. Ninety-five percent of my driving is within the range of the vehicle. The Focus is a decent looking car, unlike the terminally ugly Leaf or undersized Mitsubishi MiEV.
oldpapa55 Sophomore Author Massachusetts Posts:215 Points:45,830 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:42:33 PM Ignore oldpapa55 Report Abuse not for me
oldpapa55 Sophomore Author Massachusetts Posts:215 Points:45,830 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:42:20 PM Ignore oldpapa55 Report Abuse not likely
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,684 Points:2,379,070 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:23:22 PM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse no
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,238 Points:328,285 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 2:33:34 PM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse possible
nomad228 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,117 Points:575,140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 2:02:55 PM Ignore nomad228 Report Abuse let's put it this way the only way i could ever drive one is if chevy gave me one through a contest or promotion.in other words i can't even afford to pay the insurance on a new vehicle let alone any repairs.and? i am not about to buy a new vehicle anytime soon just to drive it off the lot and lose 5-10 k in value because i am not a dealer. i watch these court shows where if a dealer is given a judgement they receive a bigger amount simply becasue they have overhead/payroll/inventory to take care of.while any individual witht he same exact car is given 30-40 less. even thought the whole burden for the care of the vehicle is on the individual.something crooked about that.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,001 Points:2,703,855 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 1:52:32 PM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse very unlikely
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,902 Points:2,365,555 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 1:39:44 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse never.........
jhawkdville Rookie Author San Diego Posts:48 Points:29,860 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 1:15:07 PM Ignore jhawkdville Report Abuse Technology is not yet mature and no "economies of scale" happening yet with electric cars.
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,250 Points:2,033,865 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 1:13:37 PM Ignore keo Report Abuse someday
SuperMoto Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,006 Points:1,577,940 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 12:31:14 PM Ignore SuperMoto Report Abuse Never! Unfortunately everything "green" is way too expensive.
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,859,605 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 11:30:47 AM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse maybe
JPs Dad Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:24 Points:145,130 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 11:12:29 AM Ignore JPs Dad Report Abuse I bought an electric low speed vehicle in Dec 2010. We use it for all our local errands. It is supposed to have a range of 50 miles, but with all our hills, it is less. It has a solar panel roof, that keeps the batteries topped up. I have only plugged it in a dozen times, during the short days of winter. It is wonderful.
wild3bill Champion Author New York Posts:2,546 Points:1,686,615 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 10:17:41 AM Ignore wild3bill Report Abuse Yes in a yeare or too!
rosyLI Champion Author Long Island Posts:5,630 Points:1,067,630 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 9:54:08 AM Ignore rosyLI Report Abuse Ev is not for me.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,397 Points:1,808,560 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 8:51:01 AM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Not there yet!
awillisant Champion Author Mississippi Posts:3,126 Points:604,605 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 8:47:29 AM Ignore awillisant Report Abuse maybe
jorjab Sophomore Author Philadelphia Posts:155 Points:1,151,600 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 8:40:37 AM Ignore jorjab Report Abuse Probably not - want full range capability. Would have to be charging stations everywhere before I would even consider. If we moved to a community where main transportation within the community is golf carts would consider them - but not for general transportation.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,081 Points:2,550,030 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 8:30:34 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Very unlikely
Mark8601 All-Star Author Bakersfield Posts:913 Points:379,365 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 8:28:43 AM Ignore Mark8601 Report Abuse After reading a few comments, some people are on top of EV while some are still in the dark. Ev's are not Hybrids, they are ALL electric. They do charge themselves when slowing down and braking. Some EV's have Supercharge ports that will allow 30 minute re-charge to 85% capacity that will allow trips. Ev's are urban vehicles so if a trip is necessary you will need a GAS vehicle. Battery technology is evolving and EV can be purchased with a 150+ mile range. Mitsubishi makes the i in 3 models that range in price from "plain" @$21K to "fancy" @$35K. Just depends on what you like in the car.
gsofrs Champion Author Greensboro Posts:4,148 Points:1,216,565 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 7:53:51 AM Ignore gsofrs Report Abuse Depends on the total miles per dollar analysis.
Gas_Eyes Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,672 Points:643,885 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 7:25:01 AM Ignore Gas_Eyes Report Abuse Several factors that will convince me to get one: a. Competitive price to gasoline car b. Longer range battery c. A good network to recharge in public d. Faster recharging time
wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:4,250 Points:694,080 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:56:48 AM Ignore wamster Report Abuse Doubtful I'll buy one.
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,431 Points:1,825,660 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:54:15 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse not quite sold on it yet
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,431 Points:1,825,660 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:53:50 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse unlikely
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,545 Points:2,716,800 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:26:06 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Too old, not gonna happen.
epf Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,329 Points:1,890,380 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:17:33 AM Ignore epf Report Abuse I am impressed by the number of positive responses here.