GM pulling Plug on Electric Cars

Electric cars would be a far better alternative to automobiles on the road today. They would be cheaper to operate, quieter to run, and better for the environment. I don't see why so many folks have such a problem with that. But, oh well.

Are you aware that TODAY Honda has a car that actually cleans the air as it runs!

Batteries are the problem. If they had more range (200 miles vs. 90) and charged faster (10 minutes vs. overnight) this might work.

Even 200 miles is unsatisfactory for me. I make a 910 mile trip from San Diego, CA to Pocatello, ID. Along that route, I make a (gas/restroom) stop that takes 10 minutes at Barstow,CA, St. George, UT, Nephi, UT and finally Pocatello, ID. The St. George stop is sometimes extended to 30 minutes for a stop at Denny's for food and a couple cups of coffee. There is no electric car that can make this run.

The EV1 was only offered on a lease basis. It was a $30,000 lease value, so you had astronomical insurance costs. Only a few locations supported recharging and it took forever.

Since moving to Pocatello, I've reduced my daily driving needs to almost nothing. I only need to take occasional lengthy trips. A round trip to Salt Lake City airport is 340 miles...too far for the electric. A round trip to the nearest large city, Idaho Falls, is around 100 miles. Barely in the electric envelope.

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