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To: Rock_nj who wrote (2993)	4/26/2006 4:45:18 PM
From: Bid Buster	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 16955

I think if one had an off grid home with micro hydro, wind and or PV's an EV would be ideal for those short trips to town. But I'm on the grid even though I have plans for that to change..but all I see is my electric rates going up with other energy costs. And an EV wouldn't meet my need when I drive to and from Canada (1850 miles) a hybrid might. But I'm also somewhat biased to bio mass fuels as 39 gallons of bio diesel and 147 gallons of WVO in my F350 do get me to and from Canada without a fuel stop at lower cost then any other alternative. However I'm not fuelish to even think bio mass fuels can meet world demand. The right alternatives in the right applications can add up to a big difference though.

To: Rock_nj who wrote (2993)	4/26/2006 6:05:22 PM
From: Big Bucks	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 16955

Rock, you seem to be ignoring that state governments will be adding a "use" tax to electric vehicles to make up for tax revenues lost due to declining fuel taxes. All electric is only practical for short commuting because the recharge time is so long. For that reason hybrids are more likely to be endemic, and much more utilitarian for longer trips and larger vehicles. Once someone decides to drive multiple high current generators via a small super efficient engine to provide ample electricity for driving and simultaneous recharging of the battery pack the technology will become commonplace. I don't believe maximum efficiency hybrid technology has been fully developed yet. I think in about 5-7 years the technology will far exceed todays capability and efficiency.