Minivan, cross-utility vehicle and a utility van - Page 2

vfx · 10-01-2009, 09:19 AM

While the the Roadster is expensive I don't consider it much of a luxury car. Power windows and leather interior are about the extent of it.

DirkG · 10-08-2009, 11:00 AM

There government fleet also can't be underestimated. Government agencies actually often have more direct mandates to go hybrid or electric. It is a huge market that has kept Ford and Chevy in good graces for years. One contract can be 500 vehicles or more, so... Mini Cooper is actually giving their electric car beta to the LA Sheriff Department for free at the moment to test and get an "in". At $50k a car, a number of government orders would bring in a ton of revenue.

Brian H · 11-04-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DirkG

There government fleet also can't be underestimated. Government agencies actually often have more direct mandates to go hybrid or electric. It is a huge market that has kept Ford and Chevy in good graces for years. One contract can be 500 vehicles or more, so... Mini Cooper is actually giving their electric car beta to the LA Sheriff Department for free at the moment to test and get an "in". At $50k a car, a number of government orders would bring in a ton of revenue.

Strikes me that a slightly modified Model S would make a hell of a patrol/squad car!