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Strategies & Market Trends : The Epic American Credit and Bond Bubble Laboratory
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To: Tommaso who wrote (96549)8/22/2008 2:24:16 PM
From: benwood   of 110194
 
I too would hedge by waiting until the kinks work their way through, ideally until battery technology does not prove a disappointment and cost burden. There are plenty of efficient engines out there. What would help the most right now (in terms of cost/benefit) imo is using smaller engines and lighter alloys. The engines have become reliable and more efficient, but they've just pandered to the survivalist/beast instinct in the US with a massive overuse of HP.

In spite of the constant messages targeting man's desire to extend is johnson through massive horsepower, the primary appeal of the auto is complete independence in transportation timing and availability. Being able to get around and also being able to eat trumped overcompensating ego needs before, and it will again this time. Question is, which company will fill that greater need (and want) for mobility versus the ego-gratifying lust for power at the expense of not being able to afford to use it?
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