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Old 01-25-2010, 08:30 PM   #6
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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.
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