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    BYD F3DM Extended Range Electric Car Launches In China, Out-Volt's Prius And Volt

    Chinese BYD Hybrid Coming This Year, With Quick Charging System
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    12/15/08

    In reply to BYD F3DM Extended Range Electric Car Launches In China, Out-Volt's Prius And Volt
    Peppy little car, too. I bet it could get from the Pizza Queen to the Joe Louis sculpture in under 3 seconds.


    /knows the test drive was in the basement, but can't think of any landmarks downstairs.

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    12/15/08

    In reply to BYD F3DM Extended Range Electric Car Launches In China, Out-Volt's Prius And Volt
    BYD is a battery company that bought its way into car manufacturing, so maybe it'll stick with batteries. Warren Buffet invested in them.


    Indeed, some car buyers will go for a crummy battery pack rather than the 10-year lifespan in current hybrids to save $$$ upfront. Just like teh morans who buy alkalines in bulk instead of investing in rechargeables.


    BTW, the price of replacement Toyota and Honda battery packs has dropped, they're lasting longer than expected, and relatively few have required replacement under warranty ([www.nytimes.com]).

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    12/16/08

    @skierpage: if warren buffet invested in them... i think we can trust them to be around for a while/do well...


    the man owns a giant rotating disc to turn his limo around in his garage.... is there anything that we should really question about the man (and yes, his clothing style is off limits)

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    12/15/08

    In reply to BYD F3DM Extended Range Electric Car Launches In China, Out-Volt's Prius And Volt
    While they badge it as a Dodge after BYD buys the assets in BK court?
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    12/16/08

    @superbad: the whopper lair comes with a court now... shit... we're going to have to fire hank aren't we... that guy needed that job...
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    12/15/08

    In reply to BYD F3DM Extended Range Electric Car Launches In China, Out-Volt's Prius And Volt
    Bad News: In order to get the "extended range" you've got to fill a special tank with powdered tiger testes.
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    12/15/08

    In reply to BYD F3DM Extended Range Electric Car Launches In China, Out-Volt's Prius And Volt
    I'd like to see how today's cars would rank against past american cars in "crash star" ratings. Like...a 1988 American car might be what....like 2 stars?


    Maybe if we weren't so focused on making crash cages, front airbags, side airbags, limited slip differentials, etc, we could make a cheap car that outdoes every other country.

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    12/15/08

    @Saboth: But without crash ratings, how will I know if it's safe to set the cruise control, read the paper, have a smoke, and drink my 32oz coffee while smacking the kids around?
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    Image of Gearhead_42 - Nibbles ate my garage! Gearhead_42 - Nibbles ate my garage!
    12/15/08

    @The Name's Ash78, Housewares: You're an Aquarius aren't you?


    /so many jezebel banhammer worthy comments, so little time

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    12/15/08

    @Gearhead_42: "I'm a Virgo, but not for long in the back seat of the BYD F3DM"
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    12/15/08

    @Saboth: THIS.


    Seriously, there has to be some acceptable tradeoff between total safety and efficiency. My Scion xA weighs 2300 pounds. It's a tiny little subcompact, which people have compared to a Mini (another grossly overweight small car), except with four doors. I don't think I need to be encased in styrofoam peanuts to feel safe driving my car. I think decent handling and an assurance that my car won't explode ought to be good enough.

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    12/15/08

    In reply to BYD F3DM Extended Range Electric Car Launches In China, Out-Volt's Prius And Volt
    Pronounced "Bid Fed 'um"?
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    12/15/08

    In reply to BYD F3DM Extended Range Electric Car Launches In China, Out-Volt's Prius And Volt
    How do you say 'smug' in Chinese?
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    12/15/08

    @Van Sarockin: 踌躇满志
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    12/15/08

    In reply to BYD F3DM Extended Range Electric Car Launches In China, Out-Volt's Prius And Volt
    If my experience with Chinese batteries is any indication, after a year of use the entire car will bulge up, become hot to the touch, and start reeking of sulfur.
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    12/15/08

    In reply to BYD F3DM Extended Range Electric Car Launches In China, Out-Volt's Prius And Volt
    The BYD F3DM,well that's catchy,it's got a real ring to it.
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    12/15/08

    In reply to BYD F3DM Extended Range Electric Car Launches In China, Out-Volt's Prius And Volt
    Crash tests...?
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    12/15/08

    @bmoredlj: Yep,they did some,but we can't see the results.
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    12/15/08

    @layabout met the real Santa:
    The pieces were too small to show up in pictures.
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    12/15/08

    @layabout met the real Santa: Pieces left over are too small?
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    12/15/08

    @timtoolman: Yours wasn't there when I posted, honest.


    @smalleyxb122: Refresh before you post, douche.

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