What are we chop liver? Why don't they do a research test here in LA? I'd sign up in a heartbeat. Can't wait to get a BEV.

The average American car probably gets like 20 mpg. I would say give rebates based on a higher more objective standard like 30 mpg(so what if that's what my car gets). If you use the average, it won't motivate many people.

Also, you will have to add a clause to make sure the money goes to the PRODUCTION of electric cars. NOT development. They are already developed, but the price is too high. Huge rebates on purchasing electric cars will make it possible for automakers to return a profit.

I really think we have to focus on lead-acid EV production. So what if the energy density is low compared to lith ion, it will still take care of about 30% of the population. Plus those cars can always be upgraded with better battery packs once the technology is perfected. And rich people can afford Teslas...

All of this stalling is the same old story to prevent the electric car from taking hold.

i will call him...mini-Musk

now they just have to get Musk out of the picture. his public image is going downhill. and for good reason.

Elon takes credit for Tesla and has never given credit to Eberhard. That says a lot about someone's character even without knowing him.

I'm glad to hear Eberhard is suing. Hopefully, he wins.

it's only looked at as a hobby because it's not being done on a mass-production scale.

the charge density of lead-acid is fine for many people who don't need to drive 100+ miles a day. I know people who have been driving their EV for about 25 years and they are completely happy with lead-acid.

Last time I checked, you had to change the oil in ICE cars every 3 months. Air filter every 10,000 miles. Fuel filter, and tuneup every 30,000. Many belts. Seems much more complicated and costly than adding a little water every month.

EV conversions need to be taken seriously. The technology is available and suits many people's needs.

By converting a car, you are keeping it out of the landfill, thereby reducing waste, and since you are only consuming a few new parts (ie: motor, controller, batteries, etc), the carbon footprint of manufacturing your new EV is probably 1/3 that of even a NEW electric car.

So this is by far the "greenest" way to go for transportation today, not considering human-powered vehicles or plain walking.

It should be noted that 99% of lead-acid battery material can be recycled and usually the companies that sell the batteries also collect your old ones to be recycled. Lithium Ion can be completely recycled from what I understand, however, I'm not sure if the infrastructure is in place as it is a new-ish technology. Maybe someone else can clarify.

Hope this post inspires some conversions. I myself am already planning mine.

"We don't need no stinkin' GM."

meh...improve the features that are there...why does iphone have Google Earth and Android doesn't?

Bad google, bad bad google.