It's Times Like This That Makes Me Hate My State Government.

[TeeKup]

That thing is a shadow of what a Tesla S is...

[EX12693]

I've been somewhat involved with Tesla ever since the inception of the model S, so stuff like this pisses me off.

[Kornman00]

That thing is a shadow of what a Tesla S is...

Yeah, and 3/5ths the cost (assuming 61k base price; although the Model S gets the same Tax Credit as the Volt). While the Volt uses a hybrid generator instead of full on battery powered, it may have further range than the Model S. The latter only has a range of 206 to 265 miles when traveling at a constant 55mph. The Volt gets its best bang for buck at 50mph and less, but I typically have a reading around 300 miles with a full charge and tank of gas. As the Volt uses more of its gas reserves to power the generator, the lighter it becomes (surprise, surprise) and thus requires less energy to run.

[EX12693]

To be honest, a diesel hybrid vehicle is probably the best way to go right now. Diesels are so much more efficient than gas and are much more suited to driving generators due to their high torque output. The only downfall to this is the cost and weight of diesel engines compared to gas.

[TVTyrant]

Diesel and hydrogen cells are the two best fuel sources, bar none

[Kornman00]

Maybe in a world without a sun. But the sun still shines. So your bar needs readjusting ;p

'witzerland

[EX12693]

Factoring in practicality, diesel and hydrogen still win.

[TVTyrant]

I live in Oregon. The sky is steel gray here.

[Kornman00]

Are you living in the future or something? Hydrogen fuel doesn't seem very practical today http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/hydrogen.shtml

edit: Tyrant, clouds don't stop the energy production in solar technology

[Tnnaas]

edit: Tyrant, clouds don't stop the energy production in solar technology

Gingers know this rule instinctively.