1
   

Liberal or Conservative - it matters not

Forums: Politics, Political, American Politics, Conflicting Views
Email this Topic • Print this Page
 
 
Jarlaxle cv
 
  1  
Reply Sun 19 Oct, 2008 10:19 pm
@socalgolfguy,
Quote:
Don't,,,I said don't say a word. GM removed a battery powered vehicle from market a few years ago the American consumer had produced a two month waiting list for.

Why did that happen?


The same reason Toyota axed their electric car at about the same time: it was a money sink, they lost thousands on every one. It was an impractical vehicle at best.
0 Replies
 
Jarlaxle cv
 
  1  
Reply Sun 19 Oct, 2008 10:21 pm
@Bevo,
Bevo;61148 wrote:
Check this out, I just went and looked at new cars. You know that Ford does not offer a CNG vehicle at all. They said it was because the government does not want them too.


Yes, they do. The actually offer two: CNG-powered versions of the Croiwn Victoria & Econoline van. They may also still offer a CNG F-150 pickup.
socalgolfguy
 
  1  
Reply Mon 20 Oct, 2008 05:11 am
@Jarlaxle cv,
Jarlaxle;61679 wrote:
Yes, they do. The actually offer two: CNG-powered versions of the Croiwn Victoria & Econoline van. They may also still offer a CNG F-150 pickup.


I had heard that they were discontinuing the Crown Vic for public sales - it is to be offered to police departments and government agencies only. CNG in those instances would be appropriate since no drunks would be driving around a rolling bomb of compressed gas.
Fatal Freedoms
 
  1  
Reply Mon 20 Oct, 2008 06:16 am
@socalgolfguy,
socalgolfguy;61709 wrote:
I had heard that they were discontinuing the Crown Vic for public sales - it is to be offered to police departments and government agencies only. CNG in those instances would be appropriate since no drunks would be driving around a rolling bomb of compressed gas.


Can't be any more dangerous than a car filled with highly flammable gasoline.
0 Replies
 
Jarlaxle cv
 
  1  
Reply Mon 20 Oct, 2008 09:43 am
@socalgolfguy,
Except that CNG is also highly COMPRESSED. Even inert gas under pressure is dangerous.
0 Replies
 
socalgolfguy
 
  1  
Reply Mon 20 Oct, 2008 11:22 am
@socalgolfguy,
Imagine 2 drunks (me and Scooby) running head on into each other driving CNG cars - man, what an explosion that would be. Far worse than what happens here.
Fatal Freedoms
 
  1  
Reply Mon 20 Oct, 2008 12:40 pm
@socalgolfguy,
socalgolfguy;61738 wrote:
Imagine 2 drunks (me and Scooby) running head on into each other driving CNG cars - man, what an explosion that would be. Far worse than what happens here.


Scooby is explosive even when he's not in a car. Very Happy
0 Replies
 
 

Related Topics

Obama '08? - Discussion by sozobe
Let's get rid of the Electoral College - Discussion by Robert Gentel
McCain's VP: - Discussion by Cycloptichorn
AMERICAN CONSERVATISM IN 2008 AND BEYOND - Discussion by Foxfyre
Food Stamp Turkeys - Discussion by H2O MAN
The 2008 Democrat Convention - Discussion by Lash
McCain is blowing his election chances. - Discussion by McGentrix
Snowdon is a dummy - Discussion by cicerone imposter
Fellow Bostonians: How many of us wished we had an assault weapon last night? - Question by maxdancona
What should be first on the agenda of the winner in November? - Discussion by Frank Apisa
TEA PARTY TO AMERICA: NOW WHAT?! - Discussion by farmerman
 
  1. Forums
  2. » Liberal or Conservative - it matters not
  3. » Page 2
Copyright © 2025 MadLab, LLC :: Terms of Service :: Privacy Policy :: Page generated in 0.03 seconds on 01/12/2025 at 04:00:58
▲ ▼