Comments on: Who Keeps Killing the Electric Car?

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:56:56 +0000

This article was not only poorly written, but also illustrates the tyranny of good intentions and wishful thinking compared to actual science and engineering. Someone who says, “I recently discussed why high gas prices can be good for your finances by altering your purchasing behaviors. I also pointed out what happens when regulatory agencies get involved to help set standards in the marketplace and alluded to what General Motors was able to achieve under one of these circumstances,” shows a willingness to force other peoples’ behavior to match his idealism regarding what should be. Forcing and cornering people via regulation–and the cousin to such direct tactics, using other peoples’ money to buy what you think should be bought (tax incentives and tax credits)–are antithetical to freedom and to scientific and economic reality. And don’t get so self-righteous when you want to pass judgement on automakers for scheming around electric cars: they are just doing what you are doing, only in the opposite direction.

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:57:24 +0000

I tend to agree with Larry no corporation is going to extend itself to far into a total new technology with no infrastructure. New is relative electric vehicles have been around for a long time but never supported at large scales. But a commuter car that can go 100 miles between recharge is still a great bargain considering that is 80% of our driving. When will corporations want to produce a lot of electric cars when we run out of easy oil and not a day before? Then all the new battery technology patents advancements tied up by large corporations and advancements will be allowed to be expressed.

By: Larry W

Larry W — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:07:53 +0000

Yeah it’s definitely the government who holds us back in this area, because it’s going to take mass subsidies to really roll any alternative energy out fast. The private market only works when profit is involved, and with no infrastructure in place they will just suck the current tech dry(natural resources). Never mind the fact that profits will mean nothing when you have no alternatives an d no natural resources lol. It takes deep pockets, and the taxpayers are going to have to suck it up somewhat for long term benefits.

By: Electric Signs Salt Lake City

Electric Signs Salt Lake City — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:16:13 +0000

What an awseome car that is!Who can ever resist taht high tech car, Im sure there’s more of it inside, I want to see and or take the test drive(LOL)More batteries more more escapades using this e-car,nice!

By: allen

allen — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:17:33 +0000

Electric cars may be coming, but they will come much more slowly than you might expect from all the publicity. The price is one problem. It’s the batteries. To get an e-car with more range, you need more batteries.

By: Dick Offerman

Dick Offerman — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:09:27 +0000

Does anyone have the exact names of who on the CA Air Resources Board voted to rescind the Zero Emissions Mandate back in April, 2003? The vote was 8 to 3.

Thanks

By: Free Energy Generator

Free Energy Generator — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:04:38 +0000

Another method is magnetic generator what has been researched for a long time, but due to suppression of this idea from the big corporations, the plans for building a free energy generator which could change the world have never been out on the open.

By: High Desert Car Dealer

High Desert Car Dealer — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:03:51 +0000

Good question, why does the elctric car come and go so often? At least hybrids are here to stay, right?

By: Energy Lover

Energy Lover — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:16:06 +0000

“We over here at the EV society get a good laugh whenever morons like Earl here continue the fantasy that California ever had the power in its hands to create a viable alternative to the gasoline car.”

By: Bob Tallon

Bob Tallon — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:28:54 +0000

I remember a few years ago a fellow being interviewed by newscaster saying we will never be more than 1 % renewable energy capable. These technologies will always be less than ideal ,the hydrocarbon atom is the only dependable energy source. He was a representative of one of the major oil companies. Exxon is now advertising about developing battery technology if they get hold of any new potential range increasing battery the patent will be applied for granted then sat on. They will likely then stall bringing it into production for decades and sue anyone close to developing new battery technology arguing it’s an extension of their technology. This way delaying any chance of bringing electric vehicles into production until they feel enough oil has been sold. In other words when will the electric car be viable. When the oil companies decide to let it happen and not a day before.