Electric Vehicles

[nativetexan]

If you have a relatively short drive to work or wherever that won't take you on the highway, then check these out. Certainly not pretty by a long shot, but they are affordable (around $14k). They run about 40 mph, and their range is around 50 miles. Tax incentives possible also in your state for the purchase of one.

http://www.zapworld.com/electric-vehicles/electric-cars

Or if you want to go big, check out one of these. They are super expensive (expected to be around the same price as a high end luxury SUV), but they have a 100 mile range, can go 95 mph, charge in 10 minutes, and the battery will last up to 250k miles.

http://www.phoenixmotorcars.com/vehicles/index.php

[stevebeilgard]

i see rollovers becoming commonplace with the first ones. the phoenix looks like it has possibilities.... but, i'm a wait and see guy. once it's on the road for a few years, i'll check it out.

[PA_RIDGE_RUNNER]

Electric cars how shocking.

[wtnhunt]

Kind of interesting. The zap cars would be dangerous around here though. Wonder too how fast the charges on the e cars runs down when you have to run headlights or wipers and other electrical necessities. Betting the ranges they give are under ideal conditions.

[nativetexan]

Betting the ranges they give are under ideal conditions.

Most likely. Much like a gas vehicle. I wonder why it is so difficult to just be honest with people. Test the darn thing with all of the accessories running, up hill, 50 mph wind resistance, and a couple of 250 lb passengers with all of their gear and then give me a good mileage estimate. Anything above that number would be a plus.