I have an 8 minute bike ride (Spring-Fall) or 15 minute walk (Winter). Helena is the state capitol, and I live only 4 blocks from the capitol building, but I can walk from my house to national forest in 20 minutes. Montana salaries can't match those of larger metropolitan areas, but I wouldn't give up this lifestyle for anything!

Bruce

>>>>70 mph top speed, 20-40 mile range
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>But, for one person to use it to get to work & back and to go to the store, etc...it's perfect.<
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>I'm curious as to how many people work that close to home. I've got a 45 mile commute, one way.
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>~~Bonnie
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>>>>Electric cars can run in the rain and snow as well.
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>>>But not yet very far, and not yet very fast. So far they seem pretty much just city cars. You can't really drive them on vacation, or even out of town for a picnic. They'll be great when they're more practical, but right now most people who buy them also have to have another car.
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>>This is the one I want.
>>http://www.myersmotors.com/
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>>Power windows, AM/FM stereo & CD player
>>Two power ports for laptop & cell phone
>>Heater/defroster, etc...
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>>70 mph top speed, 20-40 mile range
>>It's charge off 110 in about 6 hours... 220 takes about 3.
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>>So it goes fast enough, but yeah the range kinda stinks.
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>>But, for one person to use it to get to work & back and to go to the store, etc...it's perfect.