Bankrupting car makers may mean killing the electric car, again

Nobel laureate: If the automakers fail to make a viable electric car, the U.S could lose critical technology to competitors.

GM Volt technology allows a car to drive for 40 miles before switching over to gas/petrol - but we have electric cars like the Tesla that can go 240 miles without recharging - plenty enough for everyday driving.

It seems that the auto makers are stalling ~

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[anthonycut]

2000 Ford Ranger EV NiMH...we own it and drive it EVERY DAY...

So...why are we giving these clowns money?

BTW...65 miles per charge for 9 years and counting...

VOLT = SMOKE IN MIRRORS

[PineEmbers]

An electric car is a fairly simple car compared to other cars - be it gas, diesel, hybrid and others.

They should be able to make them for a very reasonable price, although it might not be great for cross country trips it would be a great second vehicle.

With modern batteries the range is extending all the time, so it could be practical as a main vehicle for many people who could rent a car a few times a year for longer trips.

[cecilbdml]

Only if you're fool enough to think I am.

[TollyJumper]

@cecilbdml Are you always wrong about everything ???

[cecilbdml]

How is it MORE simple?

The electrical system is far MORE complex, control systems have to be far more reliable than they are now (for safety's sake, etc.), battery technology isn't up to the task of taking over EVERYTHING gas cars do, and the grid isn't ready for more homes, much less three times that usage to charge cars each 24 hour cycle.

Of course, let's not forget the purchase price of an EV is prohibitive to most car buyers.

[harveybirdman74]

Meanwhile, Europe and China work steadily towards an Electric Vehicle Fleet.

[ibpointless2]

The volt is not really a break through even though the ev1 in 2002 would go 120 miles on battery. Right now Everything is up in the air for everybody.