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Old 07-21-12, 03:17 PM   #34
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Originally Posted by MH View Post
The technology is around the corner.
People just need to change the attitude a bit.
In terms of efficiency electric engine might be what jet engine was to airplanes.
The batteries need to get a bit cheaper but are good enough to drive to work in city radius for sure.

But again city radius does not apply to rural areas. It doesn't even apply to a fair number of our suburbs. I'm not against electric technology, it just at this point isn't really a valid option for anyone but urban dwellers.
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