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    Nissan Shows Off Versa-Flavored EV Platform

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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    07/27/09

    In reply to Nissan Shows Off Versa-Flavored EV Platform
    What's up here? Is this a convention of the Society for the Preservation of Internal Combustion?

    Let Nissan play. Maybe they'll come up with something interesting.
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    Image of Deartháir II Deartháir II
    07/27/09

    In reply to Nissan Shows Off Versa-Flavored EV Platform
    Mmmmm. Wheatgrass.

    Actually I'm serious. They sell it at Booster Juice up here, and it's quite yummy, particularly when followed with a Mango Hurricane.

    Hmm. Where are my keys?
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    Image of engineerd engineerd
    07/27/09

    In reply to Nissan Shows Off Versa-Flavored EV Platform
    "Nissan has developed a sophisticated IT system for its zero-emission EVs, connecting the vehicle's on-board transmitting unit to a global data centre*2 to support EV driving 24 hours 7 days a week."

    So, will I be getting emails letting me know my vehicle will be unavailable from 6am to noon Saturday for server maintenance?
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    Image of layabout layabout
    07/27/09

    In reply to Nissan Shows Off Versa-Flavored EV Platform
    Usually the term "show off" is reserved for something to take pride in,i see nothing to be proud of here.
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    Image of Deartháir II Deartháir II
    07/27/09

    @layabout returns: Yeah, I have to agree with you there. It's an existing car with a transplanted electric pipe-dream. I mean, powerplant. It's good for nothing but getting some more press from outfits like Jalopnik.
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    Image of maximum-sienna maximum-sienna
    07/27/09

    In reply to Nissan Shows Off Versa-Flavored EV Platform
    I feel like kicking the EV Versa and EV Cube in the krown Joules.
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    Image of Ash Clutchem, Pokey Master Ash Clutchem, Pokey Master
    07/27/09

    In reply to Nissan Shows Off Versa-Flavored EV Platform
    The Tiida is the Versa in the US

    Isn't it also the Renault Versa in Europe? Or did they change the name over there?
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    07/27/09

    @Ash78: Never heard of a Renault Versa,the closest thing they have is the Megane.
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    Image of Ash Clutchem, Pokey Master Ash Clutchem, Pokey Master
    07/27/09

    @layabout returns: My mind is playing tricks on me. When they brought it to the states a few years ago, I recognized it as a Renault, but didn't realize it was an entirely new name.
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    07/27/09

    @Ash78: I think the Versa shares a platform with the Renault Scenic
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    Image of layabout layabout
    07/27/09

    @dwegmull: Megane/Scenic use the same platform too
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    Image of Skunky Skunky
    05/27/09

    In reply to Chrysler Proposes $448 Million EV Pilot Program With DOE
    Hey, y'all misspelled DOA in the headline there.
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    Image of robot-shmobot robot-shmobot
    05/27/09

    In reply to Chrysler Proposes $448 Million EV Pilot Program With DOE
    Why oh why do they pick the largest vehicles in their fleet to sport electric drive?! It's like going to a bar and picking a girl to take home. Out of your whole selection, you pick Rammy, the 300 lb rugby player from Michigan. Why? Because you can.
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    Image of HurtsSoGood HurtsSoGood
    05/27/09

    Long-ass press releases in a scrollable box for user convenience. Bless you, Jalopnik!


    @robot-shmobot: I would imagine the general form factor of a pickup truck or a van would be quite accommodating to an array of batteries. I would kind of agree with that approach, since you're basically starting completely over. Lots of heavy batteries need a big, heavy frame to support them, just like antique cars with the big honking straight eights. Ever seen a pre-World War II Cadillac?


    Of course, I know the truth. It's because Chrysler has no intention of either competing with Toyota, or trying to sell any kind of compact anything. The Nardelli stink hasn't quite left the building yet.

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    05/27/09

    In reply to Chrysler Proposes $448 Million EV Pilot Program With DOE
    This is about as good an idea as the Ministry of Health lending a crackhead twenty dollars for a sandwich.
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    Image of Bauhaus Bauhaus
    05/27/09

    In reply to Chrysler Proposes $448 Million EV Pilot Program With DOE
    "Do Chrysler execs dream of electric cars?" So, are the execs the androids? When we're talking about Chrysler, shouldn't they be the sheep?

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    Image of Elhigh Elhigh
    05/27/09

    @Bauhaus: So it'll work for four years, go nuts and kill a few people, then curl up and die on the side of the road?


    Will Rutger Hauer be driving? That'd be awesome.

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    Image of .357 .357
    05/27/09

    In reply to Chrysler Proposes $448 Million EV Pilot Program With DOE
    Honestly, after dealing with their shit for the last year, I can never buy a Chrysler again. Bailouts, crappy cars, I'm sorry, but not me, not ever.
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    Image of If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face
    05/27/09

    @.357: Yep. And I feel the exact same way about General Motors.
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    Image of Smells_Homeless Smells_Homeless
    05/27/09

    @FromaBuick6: And you're both part of the problem. Not that it's unreasonable to feel that way. Hell, I probably wouldn't consider a Ford and I only have ancient junker experience with them. So I guess all three of us are part of the problem, and we're the informed ones that know GM and Ford and... oh I can't make myself say it, but Chrysler does make some good trucks.


    The question then becomes, "How the hell do we get over that?" Or maybe even, "Is it our job to get over that?"


    I dunno. I'm just killing time until I can go home.

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    Image of If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face
    05/27/09

    @Smells_Homeless: If GM, Ford and Chrysler wanted my support, they should have given a shit about their customers and built decent, competitive products in the '70s, '80s and '90s, instead of waiting until it was too late. They're responsible for their own decline.


    As it stands now, though, I wont buy a GM or Chrysler purely on principle. I didn't want the bailout, and they got it anyway. Now, they're both about to become government/union-owned entities and I simply refuse to support that, especially when so many dealers and investors are getting kicked to the curb.


    And, Ford, if you're listening, I wont be buying that Mustang I really want if you join them.

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    Image of .357 .357
    05/27/09

    @FromaBuick6: Even though I'm Canadian, I don't like the idea of GM and Chrysler being owned by the Govt. assholes. And, as you said, it's too little too late.

    Ford has stayed away from that, and their cars have been pretty good to me over the years.
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    Image of Elhigh Elhigh
    05/27/09

    In reply to Chrysler Proposes $448 Million EV Pilot Program With DOE
    So Chrysler wants to use my tax money now, so they can raise my utility bills, later.


    I know what Chrysler needs: two in the hat!

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    Image of wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx
    05/27/09

    In reply to Chrysler Proposes $448 Million EV Pilot Program With DOE
    Fucking Chrysler. I've given up. I officially don't care whatever happens to this company anymore. Its just taxed me for too long.
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    Image of PowerTryp, Starless wonder. PowerTryp, Starless wonder.
    05/27/09

    @like wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx: and another one rides the bus.
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    Image of acarr260 acarr260
    05/27/09

    @PowerTryp: Damn you... so short, and yet it's now stuck in my head in an infinite loop.
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    Image of Timtoolman, going ASH Timtoolman, going ASH
    05/27/09

    In reply to Chrysler Proposes $448 Million EV Pilot Program With DOE
    "Do Chrysler execs dream of electric cars?" Sounds like a song.


    On another note, guys; Bloodcopy?

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    Image of jdepould jdepould
    05/27/09

    @Timtoolman, now with power tools!: I'm assuming it's a cheeky Blade Runner reference.
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    Image of Timtoolman, going ASH Timtoolman, going ASH
    05/27/09

    @jdepould: THANK-YOU. It was on the tip of my tongue and I just couldn't quite get it!
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    Image of Ben Wojdyla Ben Wojdyla
    05/27/09

    @Timtoolman, now with power tools!: I can affirm jdepould's assertion.
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    Image of NiceNurseRatched NiceNurseRatched
    05/27/09

    In reply to Chrysler Proposes $448 Million EV Pilot Program With DOE
    It sounds good to me... but Chrysler really ought to check with China and see if they will loan us the money.
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    Image of If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face
    05/27/09

    @NiceNurseRatched: Hell, why don't they just buy the damn batteries from China? The quality would probably be better, anyway.
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