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To: Libloather

EVs are a complete disaster to the environment which the idiots that push are trying to save.

IDIOTS


3 posted on 08/31/2022 2:52:55 AM PDT by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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To: maddog55

Clearly, full battery-only or even plug-in hybrids are no bargain.

I had a hybrid a few years ago (2008 Ford Escape), and while not a complete disaster, I ended up trading it back in for a very similar V6 Escape. Could not use it for towing a trailer, and the economy, while good on the use of gasoline, was not spectacular. Several vehicles intervening, I now have a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, which gets a consistent 21-25 mpg in local driving, and has achieved as high as 31 mpg on long-distance trips, but then, I drive with a pretty light foot, using the stop-start feature at long lights, and accelerating up to traffic speed at almost leisurely pace.

I keep all the back seats folded down and use it mostly as a panel truck. And one other thing - purchased a full-sized spare wheel and tire, rather than relying on that spindly little make-believe spare that is factory equipment. And replaced the jack with a full-service hydraulic jack.

That is Plan B. First choice, I call AAA.


21 posted on 08/31/2022 3:37:36 AM PDT by alloysteel (Be alert. The world needs more lerts. And smile. It adds to your face value.)
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