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FrayAdjacent · 05-22-2007, 08:09 PM

Well... as far as them getting produced...

Jim Lutz (GM) has been quoted as being pretty serious about the Volt making it to production... and within about 3 years, with a price of $30k or less. I'll believe it when I see it, though.

What I've seen on a couple car related sites about the Reflex is that Ford won't produce it.

As for the ZAP-X, they are serious about that one.

The Mini is just a proof-of-technology platform for the motor manufacturer. They have not ramped up for full production. ZAP will be using their motors.

In another discussion on another forum, the question was asked - at what price per gallon does our economy suffer? I know $4/gal is going to put the pinch on people. $5 will hurt.

When will the American consumer get a little smarter with their choices in transportation? When will SUVs that get less than 15mpg stop being so popular? When will BIGGER not equal BETTER?

I bet at $5, we'll see change. I hope cars like the ones above are part of that change. Hell, I was thinking, if I used a car like the Volt for commuting only... I could almost cut my fuel consuption to less than 50 gallons a year easily.

Battery technology is quickly getting to the point where these types of vehicles are not only possible, but will be economically viable in the next few years.

05-22-2007, 08:09 PM	#12
FrayAdjacent Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 939	Well... as far as them getting produced... Jim Lutz (GM) has been quoted as being pretty serious about the Volt making it to production... and within about 3 years, with a price of $30k or less. I'll believe it when I see it, though. What I've seen on a couple car related sites about the Reflex is that Ford won't produce it. As for the ZAP-X, they are serious about that one. The Mini is just a proof-of-technology platform for the motor manufacturer. They have not ramped up for full production. ZAP will be using their motors. In another discussion on another forum, the question was asked - at what price per gallon does our economy suffer? I know $4/gal is going to put the pinch on people. $5 will hurt. When will the American consumer get a little smarter with their choices in transportation? When will SUVs that get less than 15mpg stop being so popular? When will BIGGER not equal BETTER? I bet at $5, we'll see change. I hope cars like the ones above are part of that change. Hell, I was thinking, if I used a car like the Volt for commuting only... I could almost cut my fuel consuption to less than 50 gallons a year easily. Battery technology is quickly getting to the point where these types of vehicles are not only possible, but will be economically viable in the next few years. __________________ 2001 Boxster - Grey on Grey 1969 911T Targa - 'Stinky' http://www.zoto.com/frayadjacent/img...f27a-4a399.jpg <---- my car. ^ crap I post. "The existence of the flamethrower is evidence that someone, somewhere once said 'I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't want to have to walk over there to do it.'"