Tesla Motors

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

they fail as an environmentally friendly vehicle. those batteries they use WILL wear out, and I think they require special disposal methods, as opposed to conventional batteries, which means more pollution to produce said facilities, more money for NEW batteries, nevermind the polluting that went on to MAKE the batteries to begin with.

pretty much its like a motorcycle, its a novelty toy at best.

I know we are discussing the TESLA (full electric), but the new Hybrids coming from Japan have the battery and controller pack that weigh under 50lbs with the size of maybe 2 backpacks. The technology has come along way since the GM EV1.

[Rangerscott]

Electricity is not clean energy.

[Avatard]

Not since most of it come from burning coal.

It makes the eviro-douchebags feel smug though, and I guess that's important.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Electricity is not clean energy.

It could if you regulate it to be clean energy.

[HurricaneHeather]

Originally Posted by Avatard

Heather, you're gonna hate me for saying...but it would appear that everyone agrees with your husband. Maybe you shouldn't tune him out.

But when he starts using all those big words, all I notice is all the shiny things around me and I can't focus.

[G-Rex]

Originally Posted by HurricaneHeather

But when he starts using all those big words, all I notice is all the shiny things around me and I can't focus.

LOL That's Heather alright..Oh look...a squirrel...

[Avatard]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

It could if you regulate it to be clean energy.

Regulation is bad, M'kay?

[Rangerscott]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

It could if you regulate it to be clean energy.

Slap a bumper sticker on it saying, "Clean Energy" and we're good to go.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Avatard

Regulation is bad, M'kay?

America's energy situation serves as a pretty effective demonstration that it isn't necessarily good.

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by Avatard

Not since most of it come from burning coal.

It makes the eviro-douchebags feel smug though, and I guess that's important.

Sort of like smug Mac users.