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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by bwilson4web, Nov 10, 2010.

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  1. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    History repeating itself? (fleet only.. like the original RAV4 EV until Toyota released it later for public consumption).
     
    #21 Tideland Prius, Nov 12, 2010
  2. Rokeby

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    Exactly the same for the Ford Transit Connect BEV.

    Nissan seems to trust Joe Average Car Buyer to manage a BEV.
    Toyota and Ford appear not to.
    Why would that be?

    Especially in that LEAF -- and by extension the RAV4 and Transit Connect
    BEVs -- range and battery charging matters/issues will be thoroughly
    discussed/thrashed out in the automotive press well before 2012/13.
     
    #22 Rokeby, Nov 12, 2010
  3. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    IMO, the average American driver can't tell the difference between the brake & accelerator pedals. With all the computers in the car I believe my Prius is smarter than many Americans (especially those partying with your national beverage ;)).
     
    #23 JimN, Nov 12, 2010
  4. cycledrum

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    Rav4 not an SUV, a CUV based on Corolla platform.

    Just sayin' :)

    Need to hit mainstream buyers with eco cars. Don't make them green per se, just normal.
     
    #24 cycledrum, Nov 14, 2010
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