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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #50 on: April 20, 2012, 10:57:55 PM »
Quote from: Lacarnut on April 20, 2012, 09:56:17 PM
Every time I see a Toyota Prius driving below the speed limit on the interstate, I have this urge to run this POS off the road.
The Honda Insight was such a big hit it immediately faded into the oblivion.
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #51 on: April 21, 2012, 12:31:13 AM »
Quote from: obumazombie on April 20, 2012, 10:57:55 PM
The Honda Insight was such a big hit it immediately faded into the oblivion.

Damn shame that the lefties are arm twisting domestic and foreign car makers into making these dogs. I want to barf when these environmental car commercials come on. They are a losing money proposition. So, in order to make a profit, the mfg. have to raise the prices of the gasoline cars that we want. We are getting the shaft. 
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #52 on: April 21, 2012, 02:11:04 AM »
Quote from: Lacarnut on April 20, 2012, 09:56:17 PM
Every time I see a Toyota Prius driving below the speed limit on the interstate, I have this urge to run this POS off the road.

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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #53 on: April 21, 2012, 03:47:39 AM »
I am not against electric cars. I am against LIBERALS telling me I have to drive one.
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #54 on: April 21, 2012, 04:55:09 AM »
Quote from: Lacarnut on April 20, 2012, 10:41:55 PM
Depending on my mood, I sometimes blow my horn at them.

I'd like to, and wave at them as I go by (with one finger, not all five), but I have "U.S. MAIL" stickers on my car.   :lmao:

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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #55 on: April 21, 2012, 05:04:57 AM »
My father just bought a Prius (and a RAV4, but that's really not relevant to this), brand-new.  I told him that he needed to get some right-wing bumper stickers on it, maybe an NRA sticker . . . just to piss lefties off.  He thought the idea was great--he just didn't want to ruin the paint job.
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #56 on: April 21, 2012, 06:59:04 AM »
My issues with electric cars:
1. They are disgracefully expensive, hence why it's mainly just wealthy people and celebrities that drive them.
2. They are extremely inefficient compared to gas- powered cars.
3. They tend to perform much more poorly on crash tests and other such safety tests than gas- powered cars do.
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #57 on: April 21, 2012, 07:40:46 AM »
Quote from: Lacarnut on April 20, 2012, 09:56:17 PM
Every time I see a Toyota Prius driving below the speed limit on the interstate, I have this urge to run this POS off the road.

That's funny I have that reaction to so called smart cars.
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #58 on: April 21, 2012, 12:07:19 PM »
Quote from: 67 Rover on April 21, 2012, 07:40:46 AM
That's funny I have that reaction to so called smart cars.

I almost did that in my truck. This idiot came off 20 onto Bobby Jones Expressway and instead of looking, merged right in front of me with inches to spare and me almost having to lock up my brakes. I don't even know if they're supposed to be on the interstate like the one he exited, but someone should tell idiots like that when a smart car tackles a extended cab 1500 Z71, the Z71 usually comes out on top. He knew it when I laid on my horn 6 inches away.
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #59 on: April 21, 2012, 12:23:54 PM »
Quote from: Rebel on April 21, 2012, 12:07:19 PM
I almost did that in my truck. This idiot came off 20 onto Bobby Jones Expressway and instead of looking, merged right in front of me with inches to spare and me almost having to lock up my brakes. I don't even know if they're supposed to be on the interstate like the one he exited, but someone should tell idiots like that when a smart car tackles a extended cab 1500 Z71, the Z71 usually comes out on top. He knew it when I laid on my horn 6 inches away.

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It should be noted that Smart Car enthusiasts have argued that the vehicle in this photo isn't a "Smart Car"......which may be true.......however would anyone argue that the outcome would be any different?  The occupants are still going to be removed with a stick, a spoon, and an industrial-grade vacuum......

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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #60 on: April 21, 2012, 12:27:07 PM »
Quote from: TVDOC on April 21, 2012, 12:23:54 PM


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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #61 on: April 21, 2012, 01:16:14 PM »
Quote from: 67 Rover on April 21, 2012, 07:40:46 AM
That's funny I have that reaction to so called smart cars.

Agree!  I want to try to kick a Smart car over sometime soon.  Oh, and the Scion has something out called the iQ.  It's just as small as that "Smart" car.
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #62 on: April 21, 2012, 01:41:50 PM »
Quote from: Evil_Conservative on April 21, 2012, 01:16:14 PM
Agree!  I want to try to kick a Smart car over sometime soon.  Oh, and the Scion has something out called the iQ.  It's just as small as that "Smart" car.

I'm sure that Smart cars wind up in all sorts of places, as the result of pranks.  As for the iQ, well, take a look . . .

http://www.scion.com/cars/iQ/
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #63 on: April 21, 2012, 02:06:04 PM »
I doubt that ambulance is necessary.

They bought a moonbat smart car with the full Rachel Corrie option package.

Reminds me of the great parody song Rush used to play.

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You know they saved a lot of gas
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #64 on: April 21, 2012, 04:33:00 PM »
I know a person who just bought a smart car. I tried to sit in and couldn't get in the damn thing. He was saying that that only thing he doesn't like about it that wind gusts make it go all over the road. I told him that I would hate to be in wreck with it. They look really unsafe.
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #65 on: April 21, 2012, 04:58:40 PM »
Quote from: Kyle Ricky on April 21, 2012, 04:33:00 PM
I know a person who just bought a smart car. I tried to sit in and couldn't get in the damn thing. He was saying that that only thing he doesn't like about it that wind gusts make it go all over the road. I told him that I would hate to be in wreck with it. They look really unsafe.


On the bright side, if you are ever in need of a spare tire you can always pull one off your kids big wheel.
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #66 on: April 21, 2012, 04:59:09 PM »
Quote from: Kyle Ricky on April 21, 2012, 04:33:00 PM
I know a person who just bought a smart car. I tried to sit in and couldn't get in the damn thing. He was saying that that only thing he doesn't like about it that wind gusts make it go all over the road. I told him that I would hate to be in wreck with it. They look really unsafe.

Fat woman used to  pick up her skinny son at school in a smart car. I don't think it was a smart buy because the poor boy barely had room to get in the thing with her and then he had to hold his book bag on his lap.
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #67 on: April 21, 2012, 05:03:16 PM »
Quote from: JohnnyReb on April 21, 2012, 04:59:09 PM
Fat woman used to  pick up her skinny son at school in a smart car. I don't think it was a smart buy because the poor boy barely had room to get in the thing with her and then he had to hold his book bag on his lap.

I am wondering if there is a weight limit on those? I don't think they are very powerful vehicles at all.
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #68 on: April 21, 2012, 05:52:37 PM »
Quote from: GOBUCKS on April 21, 2012, 02:06:04 PM
I doubt that ambulance is necessary.

They bought a moonbat smart car with the full Rachel Corrie option package.

Reminds me of the great parody song Rush used to play.

 
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #69 on: April 21, 2012, 06:30:28 PM »
Quote from: Kyle Ricky on April 21, 2012, 05:03:16 PM
I am wondering if there is a weight limit on those? I don't think they are very powerful vehicles at all.

400 lb max load capacity (including fuel and engine fluids).....Engine:  3 cyl, 1.0 L, 71 HP, 33 mpg hwy (which sucks for its size)

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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #70 on: April 21, 2012, 06:51:21 PM »
The biggest problem with electric cars, and the reason they haven't advanced all that much in a century is the electricity.

Electricity doesn't like to be stored. At all. At least not at temperatures possible on earth. (absolute zero) Gasoline, diesel, and even propane & natural gas can be stored easily as they are more or less stable in normal operating environments.

So, the amount of battery that needs to be built far outweighs the amount of charge it holds.

Example : -- I have an empty cup

All I need to do to store gasoline or diesel in it is fill it, and put a lid on it. Done.

If I want to store natural gas or propane in it, I need to make sure the cup is completely sealed, and can be pressurized. Done.

If I want to make it into a battery, I need to fill it with an assortment of metals and other chemical compounds to keep the electrical charge inside from dissipating or otherwise escaping. Most of the space in the cup is filled with crap, not electrons.  ANd as we all know from grade school science, two things cannot occupy the same space.
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #71 on: April 21, 2012, 07:08:50 PM »
Quote from: TVDOC on April 21, 2012, 06:30:28 PM
400 lb max load capacity (including fuel and engine fluids).....Engine:  3 cyl, 1.0 L, 71 HP, 33 mpg hwy (which sucks for its size)

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I am surprised those things can go up over a hill. wow
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #72 on: April 21, 2012, 10:54:34 PM »
Quote from: Kyle Ricky on April 21, 2012, 07:08:50 PM
I am surprised those things can go up over a hill. wow

I had a Pinto in college. That thing would go down a small hill (full throttle) at 85mph and then back up huffing and puffing at 70.
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #73 on: April 21, 2012, 11:04:04 PM »
Sounds like an old Volkswagen.  If you didn't floor it going downhill, you'd never get over the next one.  I've heard the best way to drive one is "flat out".

I think maybe a Karmann Ghia or Porsche 912 should be next on my list of cars to test drive.
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Re: Why are ReTHUGS against electric cars
« Reply #74 on: April 22, 2012, 09:03:32 AM »
Quote from: TVDOC on April 21, 2012, 06:30:28 PM
400 lb max load capacity (including fuel and engine fluids).....Engine:  3 cyl, 1.0 L, 71 HP, 33 mpg hwy (which sucks for its size)

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My motorcycle had more HP than that and it was a V-4.
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