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BYD F3DM Extended Range Electric Car Launches In China, Out-Volt's Prius And Volt
Detroit, 6:51 PM
Fri Nov 27
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12/15/08
/knows the test drive was in the basement, but can't think of any landmarks downstairs.
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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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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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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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/so many jezebel banhammer worthy comments, so little time
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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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The pieces were too small to show up in pictures.
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@smalleyxb122: Refresh before you post, douche.