I usually can't remember the last time I got gas when I fill up. I hadn't thought about it, but walking might be a good idea when it's a little cooler outside.
>Still, how much gas can you be using up in those 10 to 13 minutes?
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>How far is it, mileage-wise? You could probably walk. <s>
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>~~Bonnie
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>>I live in Los Angeles. Yet depending on how many cars are backed up at the intersection of 3rd and Hauser, it takes 10 to 13 minutes to get home.
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>>I should be riding my bike, but there's no place to lock it up securly. But, I start asking around more next week.
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>>PF
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>>>70 mph top speed, 20-40 mile range
>>>...
>>>But, for one person to use it to get to work & back and to go to the store, etc...it's perfect.<>>>
>>>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.
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http://www.myersmotors.com/>>>>
>>>>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.
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