The original GM effort with electric cars was the EV1. This was an effort originally compelled by Californias zero emission laws in the 90’s. What happened to it ? It died because it was compelled.
When a government compells any sort of product the process is akin to rape. They are forcing people to do something they do not want to do. Why its magically alright to do this to a company and not to a woman is the eternal mystery. Like a woman a company has its own good reasons for not wanting to consort with any given idea. For this reason we men, although deeply in need of what a woman can provide, do not force ourselves on them. How much better is it when a woman gives up the goods of her own volition when she wants to succomb? Car companies are no different.
When did GM start an electric car effort of their own accord? After the Tesla Roadster was announced. GM like many women is a competitive animal. Just as when cosmetics were invented and then all women had to partake to obtain the “unfair” advantage GM found itself in the catty state of jealously guarding its mate in the form of the auto market.
Thus it was demonstrated yet again that taxes invariably suck and are ineffective at anything besides swelling politicians pockets. On the other had it demonstrated how competition is the best process every invented for true meaningful progress.
In previous articles its been noted that the GM Volt and Tesla Roadster from engineering prospectives appear to be relatively practical designs. I have noted yet another company aptera that appears to have a useful design on the way. Coincidentally it also has a 30,000 USD price point, the same as GM Volts estimated price point.
I would like to go on record as stating I think the 3 wheel design is a big mistake. 4 wheels are better stability wise and its not worth the perk of being able to be in the carpool lane to trade off stability. However its aircraft like design is very appealing and a 4 wheel model should do well when they do the eventual safety induced re-spin of the design!
A final comical note: I think with this car’s appearance for good or bad you seriously risk the nerd label. I would REALLY REALLY REALLY like to have one wish granted if I had a magic genii. That would be to compell Rush Limbaugh to drive this car for a day and have a recording of all his comments complete with explicatives. I am absolutely sure that would be a true howler to listen to. Come on Rusty….drive that car! One further flourish on this idea. I’d like a photo of him driving it to blackmail him with.
