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Originally Posted by jimjamuser
I am more interested in E-Vehicles than Paleontology.
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Until they make AFFORDABLE electric vehicles that can go from here to South of the Border on a single charge, I'll stick with my gas-powered car. Right now I believe Tesla is the only company that makes long-distance e-vehicles and the Model S tops out at just under 400 miles, for $95,000. Also I'd much prefer relying on a gas golf cart, in an area like this where you can lose electricity for an hour if the wind's blowing the wrong way (I have never experienced SO many outages in my life). I can take my golf cart around 200 miles before I need more gas, and that's around 3-4 weeks.
Using 5 gallons of gas every 3-4 weeks is a reasonable use of gasoline, in my opinion. It takes me around that long to need a fill-up in my car, as well, except when I drive to my parents' house every other month. Also reasonable.
A way to REDUCE gas use is to INCREASE car-pooling options for businesses, increasing electric-powered bus service in and out of more populated areas, giving tax breaks for businesses that are located in or near populated areas and provide bicycle racks (such as supermarkets, fast food joints, and so on).
No one should feel shamed for owning a gas fueled vehicle. But we can all contribute to a more ecologically-friendly use of them.