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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (71403)	12/5/2009 5:40:54 AM
From: Snowshoe	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 74559

>>a little 1 or perhaps 2 person city vehicle run on batteries with electric motors in each wheel<< I heard a fascinating prediction on the radio the other day... In the future, big box discount stores like Walmart, Costco, and Sam's Club will recharge your electric vehicle for free while you shop! That way they'll have you captive on their premises for 20 minutes or so while the vehicle recharges. I think it could happen. They're already stealing the retail fuel business away from the major oil companies... Chevron latest major to remove name from stations google.com BP PLC, Exxon Mobil Corp. and ConocoPhillips have stepped away from the retail side in varying degrees over the past 18 months. ... Numerous oil companies have eased away from the retail side of the business, said Jeff Lenard, a spokesman for the National Association of Convenience Stores. In their place, grocery chains and major retailers are stepping in with hopes of luring customers into stores as part of a one-stop shopping trip.