On Sun, 2 May 2004 15:48:06 EDT, PaulKB8N@aol.com wrote:
>I hardly think the Prius is "what we civilians need". When you amortize the
>additional cost for the technology and basically two engines and two fuel
>systems (gasoline and electrical), you really gain nothing in terms of
>economy.
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I wasn't speaking about economy. If overall economy is your desire, a
used four-banger is your cheapest ride.
The context of the conversation was about developments which improve
things. IMO, we need to reduce smog, green up the earth and reduce our
dependence on oil (not just foreign oil, all oil).
In that context, the Prius is indeed "what we civilians need", but it is
of course only a first step. Ford didn't stop with the model T; Toyota
won't stop with the Prius.
--
Bill, W6WRT
QSLs via LoTW
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