WilliamH
Elio Addict
I don't get your persistent connection of one's interest in or purchase of an EV to the rich and or elite crowd. There seems to be an adequate supply of ICE luxury or high performance sports cars for that demographic that goes way beyond electric. EVs will come down in price as they gain in popularity by those having interest in alternative energy vehicles.
Electric vehicles and their development deserve as much opportunity for ATVM low interest loan funding, and or any other government tax incentives as does any alternative energy or technically advanced vehicle class like the Elio. EM has it's fair share of local, state, and hopefully federal DOE involvement to assist in getting the Elio to production. Al Gore would have a genuine interest and support the effort to get the Elio in the hands of the average family that needs it irregardless of what he can personally afford to drive, fly, sail, or live in. Multiple choice question: which vehicle would your defined elite class more likely have parked in their driveways:
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Rick, I have no problem with EVs per se. I do however have a problem with the $7500 tax credit that you get to encourage you to buy one. That money comes from my pocket also. And I sure can't afford to buy something like that with all of it's limitations. Even with a $7500 tax credit.