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In reply to the discussion: More on Tesla v. New York Times: CNBC & CNN reran Broder's test drive. [View all]godai
(2,902 posts)20. Yes, however...enjoy paying $5 a gallon for gas.
EVs are not exact substitutes for ICE cars. But, most trips won't be anywhere near 300 miles and you would recharge overnight at home. Plug the car in just like you plug in your cellphone.
You point out valid issues with EVs but they work for a lot of people, especially in the small countries of Europe.
BTW, about $19k for a 2013 Leaf. 100 mile charge costs maybe $3.
edit - Tesla owners charge free at Tesla Superchargers.
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More on Tesla v. New York Times: CNBC & CNN reran Broder's test drive. [View all]
backscatter712
Feb 2013
OP
The sub-niche of journalism that automobile writing is has always been corrupt.
CBGLuthier
Feb 2013
#1
Oh! That makes sense! I didn't understand why this guy made the Model S sound like
gateley
Feb 2013
#9
Considering all the hard data the car collected that directly contradicted Broder's claims,
backscatter712
Feb 2013
#10
Exactly--this isn't a case of journalistic interpretation, or differing viewpoints
msanthrope
Feb 2013
#11
Yes, I'd think that having the ICE only run the generator would be the way to go
FarCenter
Feb 2013
#38
That's of course, with the tax credits. Can't expect a Leaf for $12k after tax credits! n/t
godai
Feb 2013
#26
Despite selling 50k Leafs worldwide, Nissan CEO scales back sales expecations
FarCenter
Feb 2013
#28