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Old 07-22-2008, 02:40 PM   #22
Slava
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Originally Posted by Bobblehead View Post
While I don't think there is a conspiracy by car manufacturers to block alternate fuel, I do think they are slow in changing the way they want to do business. Upstarts like this may compel them to hasten their own programs.

The car companies aren't blocking the alternate fuel on a whim. They are blocking the electrics because of the severe reduction in parts that they can sell as a result. A typical gas car has a lot more parts that need replacing, and as a result the car manufacturer makes a lot more money servicing and replacing said parts.

Its a sad state of affairs really...the car companies make too much money off the carbon vehicles to want to change.
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