Commented On: Electric Cars: Some Are Real, Most Are Only 'Compliance Cars'--We Name Names

Green Car Reports 05/03/2012 - 08:06:00 PM 0 Views 86 comments

I wondered why you left out the BMW i3. I sure hope it's a serious offering at an affordable price. BMW seems to have spent a lot of money designing the i3 from the ground up, instead of converting a steel gas car.

Commented On: Do We Really Need 500-Mile Electric Car Batteries?

Green Car Reports 04/30/2012 - 08:32:01 PM 0 Views 37 comments

I agree with Randy. Instead of telling people what they want, why not offer them options. Everyone is different and so are their driving goals.

I just want to be able to drive to San Diego and back, so 200-300 miles would be great. 100 miles comes up short.

Commented On: 2012 Ford Focus Electric To Pace NASCAR Race

Green Car Reports 04/17/2012 - 07:10:32 PM 0 Views 2 comments

I own an F150 and I would buy a Focus Electric TODAY, if they cost $30K, like Ford promised. Instead, they came out for $40K, like the Volt, and that's too high for a pure EV. By the time Ford gets real with their pricing BMW, VW, Honda and even the Chevy Spark will be out for way less. It's a shame they don't have it together, since they were in the game early.