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...a verified 40 mpg when I don't run the AC or heater. I thought about getting a hybrid, but after looking at the mpg stats, I'm not sure it would be worth the expense. Anybody know the emissions comparisons between a Corolla (non-hybrid) and a hybrid high mpg?
I've been thinking seriously about getting an electric vehicle for shorter jaunts and just using my car for longer trips. My car won't like that since it complains when I don't drive it on a regular basis, but I love the idea of getting off the gas pump for run around town type things. I've been looking at both scooters and NEVs. There are a few electric scooters that will go higher speeds, which I thought might make them easier to run on the highway and thus I could go further distances. But the downside is that I can't pack them with a lot of cargo. I could get a motorcycle trailer, but I'm not sure how that might effect the handling and performance of an electric scooter.
I like the NEVs except they're very low speed vehicles, and thus are very limited as to where I can actually drive one. I wish I could find one that will run at higher speeds, runs further miles, and doesn't cost the earth.
Anyone have experience with hybrids and electric vehicles who might offer some advice?
I also SOOO want to put solar panels and possibly wind turbines on my house....! Expensive, though...
I might do the panels and wind turbine, and then buy an electric vehicle...
I appreciate any feedback from experienced DUers.
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