EagleAye
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Actually, I am not against what you say here. I watched the video earlier in the thread, and actually think that the Fisker is a pretty cool car. I don't like the idea that I am being forced to buy one though on the predicate that the cars I own are trash due to the political agenda of those in power that think that they can "nudge" me into buying one.
If the market produces an alternative to the say, Ford, F-150 4x4 that fits my needs, is inexpensive to own, will last as long, and do better for the environment, then I am all for it, if I chose to buy one.
But, I am not going to buy one if 1. I don't need to replace what I have, and 2. some green weenie tells me I have to.
Exactly. You should replace your car with an electric because it fits your needs. Not just to be cool or keep up with the Jones'. That's nonsense. I don't know of any electric that could replace an F-150 4x4 so you shouldn't feel the pressure is directed at you. The same goes for Sawyerloggingon who lives far from the grid and where 4x4s are essential. There's nothing that can replace his car right now. Soccer moms who only drive a mile for their groceries and their kids to school oughta be the ones looking at alternatives. Even then it's still a choice, not a directive. Hopefully, superior gas mileage will be the thing that helps them make that choice.