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To: DUMBGRUNT

“My family and I are averaging 52 MPG on four Toyota Prius cars.”

Or, you could buy a Hyundai Elantra, average over 40 mpg and save a pile of up front cash. Not to mention, no replacement cost of hugely expensive battery packs.

Hybrids are viable, but minimally attractive. All electric cars are only viable for certain applications.

Whichever direction GM selects, bet on other options.


5 posted on 08/12/2019 7:41:42 AM PDT by brownsfan (Behold, the power of government cheese.)
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To: brownsfan

You know what else the gas-powered car can do that an electric one can’t? When you’re stuck in an electric car in winter traffic, you can decide which you prefer - getting home, or staying warm.


23 posted on 08/12/2019 7:58:02 AM PDT by Sgt_Schultze (When your business model depends on slave labor, you're always going to need more slaves.)
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To: brownsfan

“All electric cars are only viable for certain applications”

Towing 7500 lb. trailers for 1200 mi being not among their suitable applications.


27 posted on 08/12/2019 8:03:27 AM PDT by Paladin2
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To: brownsfan

Not to mention, no replacement cost of hugely expensive battery packs.

Toyota warranties the battery in my wife’s Prius for EIGHT YEARS/ 1OOK MILES. (10 years or 150,000 miles in California)

The Prius traction batteries have an exceptional track record.

And the Prius will run OK with a dead battery, not great.


48 posted on 08/12/2019 8:24:02 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT ("The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message.)
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To: brownsfan

I bought my wife a KIA 2019 hybrid NIRO (PHEV). it combines the advantages of gasoline and electricity. It is awesome!!!


74 posted on 08/12/2019 8:53:03 AM PDT by BillM (.Bill MacLean Canada)
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