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        <title><![CDATA[EVs Are Just A Transportation Alternative - Not the Solution]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-12045-83569]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[I have nothing against EV's, except that some think that they are THE solution to gas powered cars.  They are not- and never will be with current battery technology.  But they are another alternate form of transportation - like gas, diesel or hybrid technologies.Compared to hydro-carbon cars, EVs still have issues in consumer practicality:&gt; Very limited driving range&gt; Far less driving range when driven in heat or cold as power is used for heat or AC.&gt; Long charging times&gt; Charging station availability&gt; High purchase cost, even with government subsidies.&gt; Government subsidies - I do not like that the Government is using my tax $$ to incentivize consumer purchasing of a largely impractical technology.  It's just pushing a big rock up hill.  Consumers are  perfectly capable of making informed automotive decisions based on their needs and economics.  For some who have short commutes, access to a charging stations during work hours, and live in mild climates - EVs may make sense.  But for the majority of us other technologies cost less and offer far more practicality.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[HappiHenri]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:03:21 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[People and Aristocrats]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-12045-80560]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[It's not about the vehicles, It's about people who have no respect to the land and others. Great minds don't need much to rely on. (Real Aristocats)]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Elrandy]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:23:17 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Newer EV technology, same problems.]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-12045-80497]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[The story starkly points out why early EVs lost to fueled vehicles.Higher purchase cost and limited range did not fit societies needs.112 years later that is still the case.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hates Idiots]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:00:27 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Why not?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I don't drive an electric simply cause I don't need to buy a new car, mine run just fine.Tom]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[finny@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:21:01 -0700</pubDate>
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