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    Cadillac Boss Confirms All Electric Caddy on the Way

    Reuters.
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    Ridiculous article comparing Model S and ELR

    Well, nothing to write home about, but it sold 390 through June. If you were judging by interior alone, I would pick the ELR as well. Cadillac has really done a great job on its interiors lately, really on par or better than the best from Germany. But it simply doesn't have the power needed...
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    Tesla lovers in an oil and gas loving state

    If this isn't the right forum for this kind of news, I apologize, but from my hometown, whose news I still keep up with... Electric cars in New Orleans | News | Gambit - New Orleans News and Entertainment
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    Fiat 500e EV

    I came here to specifically get the low down on this. The base gas model of the Fiat 500 costs $16,195. Presuming they make $0.00 profit off the gas model, then the 500e, which lists for $32,300 MUST cost 46,300 to produce meaning there is an additional $30,105 in tech/materials in the 500e...
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    Consumer Reports: Chevy Imapal tops 'large sedan' category.

    There's nothing misleading about it. CR counts Tesla as a hatchback. Therefore, Impala is the best sedan. Anyway, for the patriotic brag we get to say this: Two of the best three cars on earth are American cars. Booyah!!! And Tesla fan or not, one has to be impressed with the culture change...
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    Is Tesla the New Automotive Standard? Quote on the new Fusion is case in point

    This article is about the new Ford Fusion and its growing sales. The interesting point about this is the way that Businessweek is buttressing an argument for the Fusion by throwing in a Tesla reference. Just two years ago the same point would've been something like this: "That's a Fusion he's...
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    Do you miss the roar of a V8?

    Isn't this like the debate over digital v paper? "Don't you ever miss the tactile experience of flipping book pages?" Ultimately the debate doesn't matter. People will go for the superior technology. In ten years from now, all of the "disadvantages" of electric cars will be gone, and most...
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    Cadillac ELR (Converj)

    It's a damned shame that they built something that beautiful and put such a weak ass engine in it. Come on man. That thing looks like a car that wants to shred. I know this is heresy here but I'd rather that thing be an all out gasser and have the power to match its looks than to have a Twizy...
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    Renault Twizy

    How can something be so stupid and awesome all at once? It's like a Wayne's World episode turned into a car. Wait. Does this qualify as a car?
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    Off-grid solar charging

    Umm, contact Solar City? They might have a solution.
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    New Owner, Permanent Passenger

    Hello! Happy for you. I don't know how to get him to get that X for you, but you were able to convince him to get the Model S, so I guess your persuasion skills are pretty good. Lather. Rinse. Repeat.
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    Wheego To Offer Electric SUV For About $44,000 (June 13, 2013)

    I actually have an affection for some of these small odd looking cars, but this whole thing has fly-by-night and I'm-screwed written all over it.
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    Tesla causing drop in gas prices

    There could be huge fall out from the EV. This could be as disruptive as the industrial revolution to national and global politics. If Elon Musk is right that in ten years half the cars on the road will be EVs, then oil prices will drop significantly. Would Dubai of 2023 be Detroit of 2013? If...
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    FOR WANT; Model S P85 $50k

    Well, at that price I'd consider giving up walking.
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    How long until these things happen?

    Make your best educated guess. How long until we see the following vehicles on the road: An entry level vehicle with a starting price of $19,995 that has an EPA five cycle range estimate of 250 miles. An up-market vehicle with a starting price of $27,000 that has an EPA five cycle range...
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    First European Cold Weather Range Test

    Yeh, try that in a Nissan Leaf. - - - Updated - - - 300km is about 187 miles. He had 29 km left, which would be about another 18 miles. That would have given him 205 mile range. In those conditions, that's quite impressive.
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    Plugless Power Has Launched Their Wireless Charging System

    If they develop this a bit better it could be a solution for people who live in urban areas who don't have garages or for people who live in apartment complexes. But I don't know why you'd do it if you already have a garage.
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    No direct sales in Maryland now

    Well, Tesla may have a little more politically friendly terrain in Maryland, so this may be only a temporary setback. Maryland is moving further and further to the left so it wouldn't surprise me if O'Malley would be willing to work with Tesla to change the law.
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    Dave Metcalf and son Adam break the 400 miles challenge! Incredible...

    That's interesting. But it is a better bargain than that. If you were able to get 40 mpg in, say, a Chevy Cruze to travel 423 miles you would need 10.6 gallons. At $3.50 a gallon the trip would cost you $37 bucks in a Chevy Cruze.
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    Economic impact of ending ICE related noise pollution.

    I am guessing that the success of EVs could ultimately have, not only a good impact on the environment but, a positive impact on economics. I am no economist, but I am guessing that EVs would make it much more comfortable to live near busy roads and highways. Many businesses on busy roads and...
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    Hello

    Well, the environmental impact was one consideration. But I also never got a car because I have always lived in urban places, and generally speaking, there is much less need to drive. Rather walk and ride a bike than spend extra on car, parking, and insurance. So, good for the environment, and...
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    BARRON'S COVER Recharge Now!

    @Lump Hate to be the new guy and simultaneously sound like I am trying to boss anyone around, but I do believe copy and pasting that much of the article violates any sense of fair use, and would constitute copyright infringement. You might want to edit that to just excerpts. Really just trying...
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    Hello

    My name is Robert, but most folks call me Bobby. I'm a very unusual person when it comes to cars: At the age of 44, I have never ever owned an automobile. I have never even tried to purchase an automobile. In fact, I have never even tried to get a drivers license. My primary mode of...
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    FTC complaint

    Yes, I am aware. But I don't think the anti-trust laws would work against dealers in that the dealers themselves are not monopolies. I think what you need here is a new law. So, Congress can and should pass a law to accomplish this. I don't believe that you will be successful under current law...
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    FTC complaint

    Hi. My name is Bobby. I feel kind of weird introducing myself like this, but I didn't see a formal place for introductions. But there's another thing weird about me posting here: I have NEVER owned a car. In fact, I have NEVER even tried to get a drivers license. I am 44 years old. My primary...