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Old 11-27-2010, 07:39 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Have you heard of this new make of electric car? The new LiFe is a tiny two-seater. Straight electric, not a hybrid. Not sure how far it will go.
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Old 11-27-2010, 10:49 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I have not heard of that brand. I don't think it will take anybody far. Electrical cars that small are good for trips around town. I wouldn't want a two seater for nothing. I would be super afraid of being hit by a bigger car. People really don't know how to drive.
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Old 11-29-2010, 11:22 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I don't think it will be around for very long. When you compare it to the practicality of the volt, or even the leaf, it does not stand up to the technology. A few people might buy it but I predict it will flop.
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Old 11-29-2010, 10:02 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Here's a link on it: http://wheego.net/more/vehicles/ I could see it's use in certain situations. It would be a good courier vehicle like on a college campus or something.
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Old 11-29-2010, 10:12 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I think this car is too expensive. The Nissan Leaf is going to be $32,000 but it is a sedan with lots more space, and about the same mileage per charge.
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Old 12-02-2010, 05:41 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I would rather have a motorcycle if I'm going to do something like that. Like Lizzie says, I would rather pay more for something else that would keep a bit of metal between me and other vehicles.
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Old 12-02-2010, 05:43 PM   #7 (permalink)
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If we went back to horse and buggy, it'd be better for the environment but I don't see that happening anytime soon. I think the new "greener" rides are just a passing fad unless they get a whole lot better or a whole lot cheaper.
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Old 12-02-2010, 08:52 PM   #8 (permalink)
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The movement towards "green" solutions is strong and persistent. I see it as a movement akin to the analogue-digital shift. At first there were imperfections, impressions of it being too expensive, etc. But researchers, manufacturers, investors and customers would soon work things out.
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