Comments on: David Letterman Slams Chevy Volt, Tesla CEO Agrees http://gas2.org/2009/05/05/the-qwest-for-better-electric-vehicle-technologies/ What is the future of fuel? What's new? What's next? Since 2007, Gas 2 has covered a rapidly changing world coming to terms with its oil addiction. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:57:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Stephen http://gas2.org/2009/05/05/the-qwest-for-better-electric-vehicle-technologies/#comment-9406 Stephen Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:01:03 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2330#comment-9406 To GM, I have been a loyal GM consumer for the past 20 years and there is some truth in what you say. GM can bring the car to mass production, because they have the means to do so. However, given the chance, should TESLA motors bring their product to mass production at reasonable prices, say with a partner such as Daimler who by the way just purchased 10% ownership of TELSA motors, I guarantee they will out sell GM's product by more than 2 to 1. Because TESLA motors can bring something to the table that the public truly wants, independence from Oil. To GM,

I have been a loyal GM consumer for the past 20 years and there is some truth in what you say. GM can bring the car to mass production, because they have the means to do so. However, given the chance, should TESLA motors bring their product to mass production at reasonable prices, say with a partner such as Daimler who by the way just purchased 10% ownership of TELSA motors, I guarantee they will out sell GM’s product by more than 2 to 1. Because TESLA motors can bring something to the table that the public truly wants, independence from Oil.

]]> By: Stephen http://gas2.org/2009/05/05/the-qwest-for-better-electric-vehicle-technologies/#comment-32208 Stephen Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:01:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2330#comment-32208 To GM, I have been a loyal GM consumer for the past 20 years and there is some truth in what you say. GM can bring the car to mass production, because they have the means to do so. However, given the chance, should TESLA motors bring their product to mass production at reasonable prices, say with a partner such as Daimler who by the way just purchased 10% ownership of TELSA motors, I guarantee they will out sell GM's product by more than 2 to 1. Because TESLA motors can bring something to the table that the public truly wants, independence from Oil. To GM,

I have been a loyal GM consumer for the past 20 years and there is some truth in what you say. GM can bring the car to mass production, because they have the means to do so. However, given the chance, should TESLA motors bring their product to mass production at reasonable prices, say with a partner such as Daimler who by the way just purchased 10% ownership of TELSA motors, I guarantee they will out sell GM’s product by more than 2 to 1. Because TESLA motors can bring something to the table that the public truly wants, independence from Oil.

]]> By: Marie-Eve http://gas2.org/2009/05/05/the-qwest-for-better-electric-vehicle-technologies/#comment-9405 Marie-Eve Mon, 25 May 2009 04:50:40 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2330#comment-9405 The electric car is the best, why to even think about hybrid or gas/electric combination ( Volt) ? Is the oil company, governemnt or dealers afraid of loosing gas tax $$ and oil change, filter money? Come on..... we want to see green Earth, and the electric car is the way how to do it! The electric car is the best, why to even think about hybrid or gas/electric combination ( Volt) ? Is the oil company, governemnt or dealers afraid of loosing gas tax $$ and oil change, filter money? Come on….. we want to see green Earth, and the electric car is the way how to do it!

]]> By: anthony rzepkowski http://gas2.org/2009/05/05/the-qwest-for-better-electric-vehicle-technologies/#comment-9404 anthony rzepkowski Tue, 19 May 2009 07:32:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2330#comment-9404 why didn't chrysler offer their 1996 CCV (Composite Concept Vehicle) as an electric car? http://www.carstyling.ru/en/cars.1996_Chrysler_CCV%20(Composite%20Concept%20Vehicle).html light and cheap. maybe the new owners will? why didn’t chrysler offer their 1996 CCV (Composite Concept Vehicle) as an electric car?

http://www.carstyling.ru/en/cars.1996_Chrysler_CCV%20(Composite%20Concept%20Vehicle).html

light and cheap. maybe the new owners will?

]]> By: anthony rzepkowski http://gas2.org/2009/05/05/the-qwest-for-better-electric-vehicle-technologies/#comment-32207 anthony rzepkowski Tue, 19 May 2009 07:32:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2330#comment-32207 why didn't chrysler offer their 1996 CCV (Composite Concept Vehicle) as an electric car? http://www.carstyling.ru/en/cars.1996_Chrysler_CCV%20(Composite%20Concept%20Vehicle).html light and cheap. maybe the new owners will? why didn’t chrysler offer their 1996 CCV (Composite Concept Vehicle) as an electric car?

http://www.carstyling.ru/en/cars.1996_Chrysler_CCV%20(Composite%20Concept%20Vehicle).html

light and cheap. maybe the new owners will?

]]> By: zekes http://gas2.org/2009/05/05/the-qwest-for-better-electric-vehicle-technologies/#comment-9403 zekes Mon, 11 May 2009 18:41:28 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2330#comment-9403 This guy Elon Musk is touting a 50k (base model) sedan for the average consumer? Are you serious? Both he an GM have it all wrong, unlike Honda and Toyota, who are making terrific hybrids that get better and better Mpg's every year. The problem with people like this is that they live in a bubble, and have very little understanding as to what the average Joe really needs and can afford for daily commuting or truck hauling. If any U.S. Company is going in the right direction, I'd say it's Ford with the new hybrid Fusion. They're a little late to the party, but at least it's on the dance floor. This guy Elon Musk is touting a 50k (base model) sedan for the average consumer? Are you serious? Both he an GM have it all wrong, unlike Honda and Toyota, who are making terrific hybrids that get better and better Mpg’s every year.

The problem with people like this is that they live in a bubble, and have very little understanding as to what the average Joe really needs and can afford for daily commuting or truck hauling. If any U.S. Company is going in the right direction, I’d say it’s Ford with the new hybrid Fusion. They’re a little late to the party, but at least it’s on the dance floor.

]]> By: zekes http://gas2.org/2009/05/05/the-qwest-for-better-electric-vehicle-technologies/#comment-32206 zekes Mon, 11 May 2009 18:41:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2330#comment-32206 This guy Elon Musk is touting a 50k (base model) sedan for the average consumer? Are you serious? Both he an GM have it all wrong, unlike Honda and Toyota, who are making terrific hybrids that get better and better Mpg's every year. The problem with people like this is that they live in a bubble, and have very little understanding as to what the average Joe really needs and can afford for daily commuting or truck hauling. If any U.S. Company is going in the right direction, I'd say it's Ford with the new hybrid Fusion. They're a little late to the party, but at least it's on the dance floor. This guy Elon Musk is touting a 50k (base model) sedan for the average consumer? Are you serious? Both he an GM have it all wrong, unlike Honda and Toyota, who are making terrific hybrids that get better and better Mpg’s every year.

The problem with people like this is that they live in a bubble, and have very little understanding as to what the average Joe really needs and can afford for daily commuting or truck hauling. If any U.S. Company is going in the right direction, I’d say it’s Ford with the new hybrid Fusion. They’re a little late to the party, but at least it’s on the dance floor.

]]> By: Clayton B. Cornell http://gas2.org/2009/05/05/the-qwest-for-better-electric-vehicle-technologies/#comment-9402 Clayton B. Cornell Wed, 06 May 2009 21:57:41 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2330#comment-9402 @Phil: "I will also ask two relevant questions, how many of these companies are mass-producing electric vehicles currently, and how many Tesla vehicle orders have been filled? Someone may want to look the answers to those up and do the research for this post that should have been done in the first place." I don't think there is any reason to be overly defensive about this post, since there are some legitimate, unanswered questions/assumptions about the both Tesla as well as Volt. If you have answers to the specific issues you raise and can point to sources we'd be happy to republish them. Personally, I'm a big fan of both the Roadster and the Volt, as revolutionary pieces of machinery. That being said, the winner of this race will clearly be the company with the most affordable, attractive, and reliable vehicle. Both of these cars are still out of my price range, as they are for most Americans. If Tesla can sell enough of the Roadsters or sedans to bring the price down, bingo. GM may be getting into the game a bit late, but it still has a chance -- if it can get the Volt on the road and build some momentum. And of course, both companies will face some stiff competition as models from other manufacturers come online. The plug-in Prius comes to mind...? @Phil:

“I will also ask two relevant questions, how many of these companies are mass-producing electric vehicles currently, and how many Tesla vehicle orders have been filled?

Someone may want to look the answers to those up and do the research for this post that should have been done in the first place.”

I don’t think there is any reason to be overly defensive about this post, since there are some legitimate, unanswered questions/assumptions about the both Tesla as well as Volt. If you have answers to the specific issues you raise and can point to sources we’d be happy to republish them.

Personally, I’m a big fan of both the Roadster and the Volt, as revolutionary pieces of machinery. That being said, the winner of this race will clearly be the company with the most affordable, attractive, and reliable vehicle. Both of these cars are still out of my price range, as they are for most Americans. If Tesla can sell enough of the Roadsters or sedans to bring the price down, bingo. GM may be getting into the game a bit late, but it still has a chance — if it can get the Volt on the road and build some momentum.

And of course, both companies will face some stiff competition as models from other manufacturers come online. The plug-in Prius comes to mind…?

]]> By: Clayton B. Cornell http://gas2.org/2009/05/05/the-qwest-for-better-electric-vehicle-technologies/#comment-32205 Clayton B. Cornell Wed, 06 May 2009 21:57:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2330#comment-32205 @Phil: "I will also ask two relevant questions, how many of these companies are mass-producing electric vehicles currently, and how many Tesla vehicle orders have been filled? Someone may want to look the answers to those up and do the research for this post that should have been done in the first place." I don't think there is any reason to be overly defensive about this post, since there are some legitimate, unanswered questions/assumptions about the both Tesla as well as Volt. If you have answers to the specific issues you raise and can point to sources we'd be happy to republish them. Personally, I'm a big fan of both the Roadster and the Volt, as revolutionary pieces of machinery. That being said, the winner of this race will clearly be the company with the most affordable, attractive, and reliable vehicle. Both of these cars are still out of my price range, as they are for most Americans. If Tesla can sell enough of the Roadsters or sedans to bring the price down, bingo. GM may be getting into the game a bit late, but it still has a chance -- if it can get the Volt on the road and build some momentum. And of course, both companies will face some stiff competition as models from other manufacturers come online. The plug-in Prius comes to mind...? @Phil:

“I will also ask two relevant questions, how many of these companies are mass-producing electric vehicles currently, and how many Tesla vehicle orders have been filled?

Someone may want to look the answers to those up and do the research for this post that should have been done in the first place.”

I don’t think there is any reason to be overly defensive about this post, since there are some legitimate, unanswered questions/assumptions about the both Tesla as well as Volt. If you have answers to the specific issues you raise and can point to sources we’d be happy to republish them.

Personally, I’m a big fan of both the Roadster and the Volt, as revolutionary pieces of machinery. That being said, the winner of this race will clearly be the company with the most affordable, attractive, and reliable vehicle. Both of these cars are still out of my price range, as they are for most Americans. If Tesla can sell enough of the Roadsters or sedans to bring the price down, bingo. GM may be getting into the game a bit late, but it still has a chance — if it can get the Volt on the road and build some momentum.

And of course, both companies will face some stiff competition as models from other manufacturers come online. The plug-in Prius comes to mind…?

]]> By: J Messmear http://gas2.org/2009/05/05/the-qwest-for-better-electric-vehicle-technologies/#comment-9401 J Messmear Wed, 06 May 2009 18:34:05 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2330#comment-9401 This article was pathetic. I was a fan of Letterman for years. He was one of the funniest people on tv. In the past decade he has become more and more bitter. Anyone that wants a tesla will have to deal with battery anxiety as was discovered with the EV1. They can travel only so far and that is it before having to recharge. How much time does it take to recharge? If you can recharge at least 50% in 5 miuntes then I would like a pure EV. If it takes 2-12 hours then I am range limited. At least with an extender if I have a long trip I will make it. Most of my driving per day is several miles. Heck I bike it in warm weather. I only have to fill up once every several weeks. Once in a while I do need to travel for work. The volt technology would work for me. In the meantime I will look at the Fusion. This article was pathetic. I was a fan of Letterman for years. He was one of the funniest people on tv. In the past decade he has become more and more bitter. Anyone that wants a tesla will have to deal with battery anxiety as was discovered with the EV1. They can travel only so far and that is it before having to recharge. How much time does it take to recharge? If you can recharge at least 50% in 5 miuntes then I would like a pure EV. If it takes 2-12 hours then I am range limited. At least with an extender if I have a long trip I will make it. Most of my driving per day is several miles. Heck I bike it in warm weather. I only have to fill up once every several weeks. Once in a while I do need to travel for work. The volt technology would work for me. In the meantime I will look at the Fusion.

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