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Originally Posted by Byte1
But don't get stuck in a snow storm for any period of time because "electric" won't keep you warm very long in a car in cold weather. That battery pack will be depleted very, very quickly. AND, it's very difficult to hike for a gallon of electric to get your vehicle to the next charging station. Maybe they will come up with an extension cord that will stretch a few miles to your broke down vehicle? Does triple A provide a road side assistance electric charge for stranded battery powered vehicles?
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That's why I'm in favor of hybrids that switch between battery and gasoline while driving. Sure you're still using fossil fuels. But not as much. And by your vehicle switching back and forth, the battery lasts longer between charges than if you relied exclusively on electric with no gas.