Posted on 09/28/2009 12:53:11 PM PDT by Edisto Joe
It seems Al Gore's ambitions are limitless. After inventing the Internet, saving the planet from global warming, receiving a Nobel Peace Prize and an Academy Award, he now has ventured into green transportation. "Honest Al" has secured $529 million in taxpayer money for Fisker Automotive, a small car company he is backing to build a hybrid sports car. The price tag? Only a mere $89,000. That's not exactly affordable to the average American. Al knows that only the wealthy can afford to go green when it comes to cars. Judging by the early release photos it will be a sharp looking auto, as it should be for that price.
So what will the American taxpayer get in return for this investment in the green future? Unlike John DeLorean, who had to resort to selling cocaine to keep his automotive venture afloat, "Honest Al" has found the perfect financial partner...YOU, the American taxpayer. But don't worry, Al will take care of the little guy. A new federal loan will finance a smaller, more affordable "green" run-about version. One that will be available to all, just like Henry Ford's Model T. According to Al it will run on a self contained methane fuel cell but he adds that a smaller price tag results in less features. Here's a picture of Al on the test track, (he's the one on the right)............
(Excerpt) Read more at edistojoe.com ...
Wonder what % algore gets for securing this boondoggle? Likely 5-10% or more.
Pray for America and Our Troops
Actually, most of the money *is* for a smaller, cheaper model, called the “Nina”, which is a $40k vehicle.
Still not “cheap” by any standard, but “cheaper”.
The Pitch:
“So put down that Investor’s Business Daily, hop in your town-car and tell your driver to get you to Honest Al’s right now!”
Why should my money be backing ANY automakers?
End of Story!
This hack represents all that is rotten and foul in American political life. His vehicle is not even being made in the United States!
The Karma will target an exclusive audience — Gore was one of the first to sign up for one.
btw...
Electric cars of today need to be cheap if manufacturers want them to be adopted globally. While most auto manufacturers are struggling to bring down the cost of their green rides, Robert Lange, a retired auto mechanic from California, has developed an all-electric vehicle for just $500.
http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-cars-retired-auto-mechanic-builds-electric-car-for-just-500/
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