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Date:         Sun, 2 Dec 2007 14:54:00 -0500
Reply-To:     Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
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From:         Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
Comments: To: Courtney Hook <courtneyhook@SHAW.CA>
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I think the most obvious explanation is that nobody has produced an
electric car that people (outside of a small niche) want to own.
People WANT SUVs, minivans, air conditioning, and 300 horsepower
engines, and want to be able to refuel conveniently in under 5
minutes.  At least so far.


I also wouldn't count on a piece in the Opinion section as presenting
all the facts without bias.


Allan


On Dec 2, 2007, at 1:18 PM, Courtney Hook wrote:


> Seriously though, having looked at articles like this,
> http://baltimorechronicle.com/2005/083005Korthof.shtml
> (pay attention to the lawsuit against Ca. from General Motors and oil
> companies) it DOES make me wonder about who is preventing the
> intelligent
> use of electric vehicles.
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