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I think the hybrids are amazing though I soon learnt to call the local Camry hybrid taxis "whispering death" after nearly getting hit by one in a service station, I didn't hear it and the driver didn't see me. Thankfully I move faster than I probably should and walked away unscathed. No one at fault and it wouldn't have been a high speed impact, I still didn't need a broken leg again.
Megane GT?
I've only driven them in one of my sons racing games but it was always the best vehicle down a very twisted track. I would love to try one for real.
My concern with an EV isn't range, I rarely drive out of town. My bigger concern is what happens to these cars once they hit 10 years of age, if they hit 10 years? (Plus I couldn't afford one if I wanted one)
Many of the newer vehicles become inoperable as of 7-8 years because of electronic failures with all of the electronics aids (junk) fitted, sure, they go better, they stop better and have fancy junk to play with along the way but a lot of people and places can't analyse the complex electronics systems and the wrecking yards are filling up with near new vehicles insurers have written off because it's far cheaper than trying to get them fixed. An acquaintance locally spent a small fortune getting his 2004 BA Falcon tilt-trayed to various mechanics and auto electricians to fix a no start fault. No one had a clue. Then one day he was playing around and found the parking light socket was corroded, decided he may as well clean it up while the lens was removed, it instantly fixed his no start computer condition, a corroded parking light socket. If that's not beyond ridiculous I don't know what is.
This all only adds to landfill in my opinion.
My big question is when are they going to work on recycling the chemicals in the batteries?
Though I've spent my life playing with electrical and electronics, I love the instantaneous torque electric motors provide. I'd love to try one of the Zero electric motorbikes if they could make it noisy so motorists knew I was there.
In all of my whining about recycling and unreliable electronics, my 33 year old Ford Falcon (EB-II) is due for registration next Wednesday. I replaced front rotors, pads and wheel bearings a couple of days ago and the brake booster just died, I heard a big whoosh when I pulled up at lights yesterday driving down to get a pink slip and the engine stalled and the master cylinder started leaking. NO ELECTRONICS INVOLVED.
ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I'm going to attempt a transplant from an EL Falcon I have sitting in my back yard, a car I only bought for the transmission already minus a few panels and other bits and pieces. It may not be possible, different booster and master cylinder but if I can't get anything else delivered by Tuesday (and really can;t afford it).......
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