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High Voltage Politics, Life and Times of the Electric Car

Oilprice.com -- Expensive to buy, cheaper to operate and of course friendlier to the environment, the electric car is traveling a bumpy road globally, with the added barrier of a bit of high-voltage politics Stateside – the toll it must pay for its bailout bounty.

Gas prices and environmental concerns have boosted electric car sales, but the issue of bailouts for the auto industry is now coming back to haunt them. One car in particular, the Chevy Volt, has been the subject of partisan politics and election campaigning - publicity that could help make or break its success.

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Submitted May 02, 2012 By: NOTSOGRN

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Dragnet Champion Author Arizona Posts:15,406 Points:2,908,760 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:38:23 PM Ignore Dragnet Report Abuse Government will find some way to add some tax to this. Maybe per revolution of the whell costs 10 cents or something. You know the stupidity of Congress and the WH
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,223 Points:1,225,800 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:33:41 PM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse Only the government & the auto maker will say it's cheaper to operate.
afghaned Champion Author Hamilton Posts:11,814 Points:1,285,685 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:30:51 PM Ignore afghaned Report Abuse These vehicles are not for the majority of consumers. All electric need to greatly improve & come down in price.
HappyJoe712 Rookie Author Washington Posts:11 Points:482,020 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:30:34 PM Ignore HappyJoe712 Report Abuse blah
PetroScopper Champion Author Houston Posts:6,622 Points:1,549,975 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:23:09 PM Ignore PetroScopper Report Abuse I honestly do not believe that partisan politics will be able stop progress. It is too bad that this country have so many uninformed or just stupid people. However, growth and progress will push forward despite ignorance and greed.
PetroScopper Champion Author Houston Posts:6,622 Points:1,549,975 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:23:07 PM Ignore PetroScopper Report Abuse I honestly do not believe that partisan politics will be able stop progress. It is too bad that this country have so many uninformed or just stupid people. However, growth and progress will push forward despite ignorance and greed.
adgam Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,264 Points:501,020 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:22:45 PM Ignore adgam Report Abuse kk
vegan_power Sophomore Author Hartford Posts:126 Points:51,030 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:21:43 PM Ignore vegan_power Report Abuse shocking!
Retowered Champion Author Colorado Posts:8,577 Points:2,685,415 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:17:43 PM Ignore Retowered Report Abuse Time will tell.
Hoporrene Veteran Author Mississippi Posts:312 Points:206,970 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:02:40 PM Ignore Hoporrene Report Abuse $$$$
animal_rights Sophomore Author Hartford Posts:117 Points:46,150 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:02:01 PM Ignore animal_rights Report Abuse cool
btex49 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,720 Points:531,080 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:00:31 PM Ignore btex49 Report Abuse Still reading about the Chevy Volt... Wow... how electrifying...
jtfftj Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:2,178 Points:1,248,220 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:56:28 PM Ignore jtfftj Report Abuse These are electric tin cans, not cars.
DeeLA Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,818 Points:1,365,330 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:56:04 PM Ignore DeeLA Report Abuse An EC is not for me.
Rooster922 Champion Author Wilmington Posts:3,788 Points:656,070 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:50:37 PM Ignore Rooster922 Report Abuse Oh my, good I was not interested.
singlemom27 Champion Author Ventura Posts:3,113 Points:640,185 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:49:39 PM Ignore singlemom27 Report Abuse Why don't they address the issues with EVs? Toxic batteries and electricity generated from the same old polluting utility companies.
pgerassi Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:10,896 Points:2,132,355 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:49:39 PM Ignore pgerassi Report Abuse DIY BEVs are cheaper to make, and are good enough for 80-90% of daily uses. They cost less in the long run.
joezIN Champion Author Gary Posts:1,663 Points:331,810 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:46:32 PM Ignore joezIN Report Abuse VH,
10k Champion Author North Carolina Posts:21,249 Points:2,254,020 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:43:01 PM Ignore 10k Report Abuse steel penny: i agree-let's hear it for the 12 volt battery, connected to an ethanol free ICE.. [Edited by: 10k at 5/2/2012 1:43:36 AM EST]
SteelPenny Champion Author Dallas Posts:30,961 Points:2,607,490 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:40:05 PM Ignore SteelPenny Report Abuse Let's go 12-volt gasoline engines.
76chevy Champion Author Toledo Posts:3,992 Points:770,140 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:39:11 PM Ignore 76chevy Report Abuse Cheaper now, but obama is shutting down coal power plants in favor of more expensive "green energy" and shipping coal to Asia! We lose.
no8c Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,804 Points:704,850 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:39:07 PM Ignore no8c Report Abuse Thanks for posting this article!
BobD2009 Champion Author Long Island Posts:6,989 Points:1,239,785 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:38:09 PM Ignore BobD2009 Report Abuse They are expensive to buy and not so cheap to operate. Have you looked at your electric bill lately? How much does the EV save in polution if electric power plants use fossil fuels? What are the emissions of electric motors and batteries? This sounds more like a case of government intrusion than environment friendly.
abacus44 Champion Author Toms River Posts:3,480 Points:747,740 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:36:44 PM Ignore abacus44 Report Abuse They're not realistic vehicles without subsidies, even then, they suck.
DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,781 Points:1,627,460 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:35:13 PM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse VOLT, not for me.
bsg75 Veteran Author Chicago Posts:428 Points:134,115 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:33:01 PM Ignore bsg75 Report Abuse Insert some vacuous no-no comment from Obama Derangement Syndrome ditto monkey; but Osama is dead, GM is alive, and Seamus the dog is tied to the roof of Willard's Mercedes Benz.
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:14,912 Points:1,591,225 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:31:57 PM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse N5EXY... RE-VOLT, nice. I like that!
MetroSexual Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:3,004 Points:316,380 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:31:25 PM Ignore MetroSexual Report Abuse The environment is not why I would drive one. I like the idea of driving a super-quiet car that doesn't need an oil change, gas fill-up, or spark plugs. Develop better batteries to extend the range and convert gas stations to have quick charge centers and this is a great idea. [Edited by: MetroSexual at 5/2/2012 1:33:52 AM EST]
comprof Champion Author Houston Posts:6,859 Points:1,356,750 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:28:56 PM Ignore comprof Report Abuse Government control of our lives.
gas4433 Champion Author Houston Posts:2,352 Points:545,525 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:28:47 PM Ignore gas4433 Report Abuse Ok
Jeeputtputt Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,002 Points:677,465 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:28:15 PM Ignore Jeeputtputt Report Abuse diesel
radiorumor Champion Author Texas Posts:2,812 Points:753,860 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:27:28 PM Ignore radiorumor Report Abuse I’m hearing good things about the Volt, unless I’m watching FOX. Since I believe everything they say, I’m waiting on buying one of these or getting a used Peacock
bobdec Champion Author Miami Posts:8,964 Points:1,769,820 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:26:14 PM Ignore bobdec Report Abuse EV's will not make it in the long run, there better options
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,492 Points:1,510,230 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:24:49 PM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse Shocking. Vote nope and change. Re-volt.
Tundralimited2009 Champion Author Dallas Posts:38,812 Points:1,447,425 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:24:37 PM Ignore Tundralimited2009 Report Abuse Time will tell
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,217 Points:2,371,370 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:22:02 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse a expensive golf cart
DandyDapple All-Star Author North Dakota Posts:715 Points:310,820 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:20:11 PM Ignore DandyDapple Report Abuse And the story goes ...
leemun Champion Author Utah Posts:5,533 Points:1,040,125 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:19:34 PM Ignore leemun Report Abuse A stupid failed idea from a stupid failed government administration.
Road-Runner Champion Author Denver Posts:7,046 Points:1,905,165 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:18:54 PM Ignore Road-Runner Report Abuse The only reason these cars are cheaper to operate is due to subsidized electric rates and the failure of the feds and state legislatures to impose mileage taxes in lieu of gasoline taxes. They can never pay their own way.
kcboy Champion Author Utah Posts:3,968 Points:1,507,800 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:18:33 PM Ignore kcboy Report Abuse Interesting
tampacrvdriver Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,356 Points:712,435 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:17:57 PM Ignore tampacrvdriver Report Abuse Interesting
Wizrd03 Champion Author Illinois Posts:8,152 Points:1,632,335 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:17:10 PM Ignore Wizrd03 Report Abuse It's all politics
blueBMW480 Champion Author Nashville Posts:818,391 Points:840,740 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:16:44 PM Ignore blueBMW480 Report Abuse Ok
idigau22 Champion Author Washington Posts:23,411 Points:3,201,985 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:15:01 PM Ignore idigau22 Report Abuse No thanks! I will keep driving my nice big comfortable truck!
kitty1750 Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:2,199 Points:470,675 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:14:02 PM Ignore kitty1750 Report Abuse They need to bring the price down of electric cars and especially need to down the battery price and up its efficiency.
cheapchickKY Champion Author Lexington Posts:4,017 Points:796,290 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:10:20 PM Ignore cheapchickKY Report Abuse Not for me.
roadrunnerMO Champion Author Kansas Posts:8,406 Points:1,699,465 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:07:57 PM Ignore roadrunnerMO Report Abuse All obozo claims that we know are false. Call it the obozo car-GM one.
grouch311 Champion Author Peoria Posts:6,378 Points:1,573,030 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:05:38 PM Ignore grouch311 Report Abuse fry the volt
asog75 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:836 Points:278,405 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:04:54 PM Ignore asog75 Report Abuse not wallet friendly,the ones who can really use it cant afford them
Ron77095 Champion Author Houston Posts:3,060 Points:602,675 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:04:52 PM Ignore Ron77095 Report Abuse Ugh!
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