EV test driving at Cottonwood Film Fest, Encinitas

Who says there's no interest in EVs? Many take test rides in Toyota RAV4-EV, showing that Toyota could market an oil-free car that drives from Seal Beach to Encinitas, gives test drives, and can drive back.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• RAV4-EV
• RAV-EV
• RAV4
• EV1
• Lutz
• GM
• VOLT
• Chevy-Volt
• GM-volt

[ubuibiok]

Toyota wanted to continue production, the EV-95 battery was no longer available. Chevron had inherited control of worldwide patent rights for battery when it merged with Texaco, which they purchased from G M. Chevron won a $30,000,000 settlement from Toyota and Panasonic, and the production line for the batteries was closed down and dismantled. Only smaller NiMH batteries, incapable of powering an electric vehicle or plugging in, are currently allowed by Chevron-Texaco.

[liveoilfree]

Toyota could have fought the lawsuit; they surrendered to Chevron, instead of fighting to keep the program going. I guess you can't blame them, if we tolerate Chevron crushing the batteries, why should Toyota save us??

[rumple10]

they're so economical, it's not even funny! haha

[1225420]

You got to love this guy,I wish everyone would take some time and watch all of his videos.

[haywardhummer]

I really have to commend you for getting the word out or trying to. The forces that be would have us believe the solution is much more complicated. Thank you!!

[diggingforgold]

Nice of you to let others drive your EV for public awareness. Really good idea. Car salesmen know that if they can get you to go on a test drive, the car is sold. I wish there were events like that where I live. People around here think of nothing but golf carts when I say "electric car".

But aren't you incredibly nervous sitting in that passenger seat while total strangers are behind the wheel of your baby? One hand on the camera, other hand on the e-brake? :)

[GSpotter63]

The problem is that no self-respecting (greedy) investor (who's only interest is money at any cost) is going to put money into a product that once sold gives no more return (I.E. EV's and solar panels) when they can invest in and promote an auto that requires a fuel (I.E. gas, hydrogen, ethanol,). A fuel that the car owner has no choice but to buy from them, increasing their profits significantly.