There's an article in yesterday's Dallas Morning News about electric cars -- everybody must go green, you know. I just can't see that there will be that many takers for these things no matter how high gas goes. Here's why:
1) They'll cost you almost as much, and in some cases more, than a regular vehicle. Prices range from $7,000 to $35,000.
2) The maximum speed of the two lower priced models is 30 mph. The maximum of the one that's over $30,000 is 75 mph.
3) The range per charge is 30 miles, 50 miles, and 200 miles, respectively on the lowest, middle and highest priced cars.
I question how green these vehicles really are. How long does it take to charge them to the max, and how much electricity do they draw? We already have experienced rolling blackouts on very hot days. If everyone has an electric car, what will that do to consumption when all those cars are charging? How long will the battery last? As long as a regular car battery?
There is such a thing as paying for convenience. All you green folks can have the glorified golf carts. Give me my 4-door, 18-gallon tank, gasoline powered sedan, and I'll wave to you on my way to Dallas!
"Dallas man plugging cars that won't cause gas pain." The Dallas Morning News; July 30, 2008; p. 1A.
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