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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Do you expect that you will ever own a vehicle powered only by electricity? Never Very unlikely Maybe someday Perhaps in a year or two I'm ready now I already have one Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Do you expect that you will ever own a vehicle powered only by electricity?
Never
Very unlikely
Maybe someday
Perhaps in a year or two
I'm ready now
I already have one

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,571 Points:1,853,360 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:53:50 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse unlikely
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,698 Points:2,744,725 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:26:06 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Too old, not gonna happen.
epf Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,469 Points:1,918,060 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:17:33 AM Ignore epf Report Abuse I am impressed by the number of positive responses here.
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,097 Points:1,838,385 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:09:54 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Maybe someday.
XCR6001995 Rookie Author New Hampshire Posts:5 Points:143,150 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 3:34:11 AM Ignore XCR6001995 Report Abuse Only if it can tow 23000lbs trailer, do not see that coming soon in a one ton pick-up
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,664 Points:2,227,245 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 3:16:58 AM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse Maybe someday
gugu1313 Rookie Author California Posts:1 Points:16,920 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 12:09:30 AM Ignore gugu1313 Report Abuse best just get use to walk
mia8888 All-Star Author California Posts:792 Points:158,485 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 10:45:17 PM Ignore mia8888 Report Abuse Everybody wants to get away from oil prices. But electricity will turn into the oil monster to.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,582 Points:1,837,985 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 9:43:38 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Yeah, when they can make a battery that make the vehicle go 800 miles between charges! Not hybrid!
Stevedog Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,988 Points:1,972,700 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 8:00:20 PM Ignore Stevedog Report Abuse who know, I've hopefully got many years left on this warming planet
toadNY Champion Author Albany Posts:7,188 Points:1,540,850 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 7:17:09 PM Ignore toadNY Report Abuse Not very likely, until the cost comes down an they can re-charge them selfs NO!
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,146 Points:2,732,530 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 6:51:05 PM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse unlikely
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,254 Points:2,578,705 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 6:14:49 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Very unlikely
oldpapa55 Sophomore Author Massachusetts Posts:215 Points:45,830 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 6:11:10 PM Ignore oldpapa55 Report Abuse not sold yet
oldpapa55 Sophomore Author Massachusetts Posts:215 Points:45,830 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 6:10:43 PM Ignore oldpapa55 Report Abuse not likely
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,392 Points:2,061,565 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 5:09:45 PM Ignore keo Report Abuse someday
tailpipeFL All-Star Author Tampa Posts:766 Points:45,355 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 4:06:10 PM Ignore tailpipeFL Report Abuse Very,very,very pleased with my '05 Hybrid,like new w/91,000 miles.
Rebecca1990 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:2 Points:315 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 3:02:42 PM Ignore Rebecca1990 Report Abuse Yes, electric vehicles will most likly be the way of the world. I drove in one and it was great.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,931 Points:2,388,285 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 2:32:36 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse hope not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jimslo Champion Author Regina Posts:1,043 Points:623,240 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 2:09:11 PM Ignore jimslo Report Abuse Where I live, we do a lot of long-distance travel, so electric is definitely out.
oobloob Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,635 Points:1,475,335 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:55:43 PM Ignore oobloob Report Abuse Sure.
chevybill4x4 Rookie Author Washington Posts:1 Points:520 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:45:09 PM Ignore chevybill4x4 Report Abuse Offroad golf carts.They can go up to 8 hours on a charge at up to 24mph.great for hunting,fishing,camping,&trails.
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,860,855 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 11:49:42 AM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse maybe
AcuraTSX Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,626 Points:2,207,880 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 10:34:38 AM Ignore AcuraTSX Report Abuse Pass. Cost too high.
Peebo Veteran Author Baltimore Posts:394 Points:1,528,625 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 9:57:01 AM Ignore Peebo Report Abuse Yes. And maybe a decade or so after that I'm gonna get a flyng car when they become available.
MrBally Veteran Author Detroit Posts:466 Points:1,962,020 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 9:51:32 AM Ignore MrBally Report Abuse As soon as Audi makes one that can go at least 160 mph....
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,664 Points:2,227,245 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 9:11:06 AM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse Maybe someday
michael562 Champion Author Tennessee Posts:10,400 Points:2,062,480 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 9:01:33 AM Ignore michael562 Report Abuse maybe, someday, but, I'm too old....
michael562 Champion Author Tennessee Posts:10,400 Points:2,062,480 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 9:01:31 AM Ignore michael562 Report Abuse maybe, someday, but, I'm too old....
bloonfoot Sophomore Author Cleveland Posts:132 Points:891,665 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 8:09:26 AM Ignore bloonfoot Report Abuse Electric cars (heard of Baker Electric) were around near the turn of the 20th Century, but they lost out to gas engines due to their limited range. 100 years later, they still suffer from limited range, despite years of research. While there is controversy surrounding GM's EV-1 being taken off the roads and destroyed, the problem remains high price and limited range. I'd more likely pay an extra $1000 for Ford's upcoming 3-cylinder Focus (about 45mpg) than to pony up even more for a hybrid, let alone an electric. I don't want an expensive car that's only good around town. I and the environment would be better off by my taking the bus or riding a bike. If they ever solve the battery problem, that will be a different matter. So far electricity is far cheaper than gasoline. Just not enough cheaper to offset the higher upfront cost of an EV.
vroooomlady Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:204 Points:264,235 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 7:53:22 AM Ignore vroooomlady Report Abuse Not surprised the "have one now" response is 0. Why would anyone who doesn't use gasoline be reading gas buddy?
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,597 Points:1,193,510 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 7:28:51 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse N
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,571 Points:1,853,360 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 6:38:17 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse no
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,571 Points:1,853,360 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 6:38:02 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse highly unlikely
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,872 Points:2,406,770 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 5:55:23 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse no
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,872 Points:2,406,770 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 5:55:22 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse no
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,872 Points:2,406,770 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 5:55:21 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse no
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,872 Points:2,406,770 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 5:40:06 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse no
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,872 Points:2,406,770 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 5:39:32 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse no
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,698 Points:2,744,725 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 5:35:22 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse NO
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,097 Points:1,838,385 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 4:22:40 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Maybe someday.
AvatarIL Rookie Author Chicago Posts:14 Points:9,610 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 2:06:30 AM Ignore AvatarIL Report Abuse CruiserPA has a great point in regards to the price difference. Another thing to think about is how can you travel without a recharge station at any gas station or workplace? You cannot so it does not seem very enticing.
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,166 Points:1,781,530 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 12:41:45 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse Maybe someday, but what's the point? The up front costs will for nearly forever be much higher than a more traditional combustion engine. The environmental savings are dubious when most of us are on coal fired power plants. We're offsetting the pollution to a central location versus pouring it out a tailpipe. The range anxiety issue means that, even with innovation, the vehicle cannot be used for much of our travels.
CruiserPA Rookie Author Pennsylvania Posts:67 Points:82,920 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 11:05:42 PM Ignore CruiserPA Report Abuse These vehicles are several thousand dollars more expensive than a internal combustion one. You can buy a whole lot of gasoline for the price difference. You would have to own the car for a very long time to make a difference in what you pay for it. Most people never keep a car that long. The replacement batteries are also super expensive. I will stick with gasoline vehicles for now till something much better comes along that I can afford.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,931 Points:2,388,285 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 10:57:51 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse no, never
SammyAdams Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:3,197 Points:820,355 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 10:50:57 PM Ignore SammyAdams Report Abuse They might be the only "approved" vehicles some day, so it's impossible to say.
ladymoondance Rookie Author Raleigh Posts:54 Points:283,660 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 9:07:46 PM Ignore ladymoondance Report Abuse I'd own one now if: - I could afford it - I could plug in at home and at work - It could go roundtrip to work and out to dinner/shopping/movies afterward on one charge So maybe someday.
fatima4584 Rookie Author British Columbia Posts:27 Points:4,180 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 6:27:22 PM Ignore fatima4584 Report Abuse no, never
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,254 Points:2,578,705 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 5:55:06 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Very unlikely
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,373 Points:355,165 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 5:41:27 PM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse yes anything possible [Edited by: carinthuist at 7/26/2012 6:43:54 PM EST]
doomsday All-Star Author Indiana Posts:595 Points:976,060 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 5:41:24 PM Ignore doomsday Report Abuse I think they need to be easier for someone with a limited budget to buy first. Even then, they might need to have been around for a number of years to make it cheaper & easier to buy a used one.
di895 Rookie Author Tampa Posts:1 Points:6,900 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 3:11:10 PM Ignore di895 Report Abuse My current vehicle is in pretty good shape, and we need a van due to business concerns. But, when we close the business, if all goes well, we will be looking to downsize. Depending on the costs, we probably would go electric or at least a hybrid.