Im wondering wouldn't be cheaper to dump the "to be crushed EV1s back to the public? -Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lawrence Rhodes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 12:09 PM Subject: PUTTING THE GOLF CART BEFORE THE HORSEPOWER
> 4. > PUTTING THE GOLF CART BEFORE THE HORSEPOWER > Seeking to comply with California regulations requiring automakers to > reduce their emissions, General Motors has announced plans to give > away thousands of electric vehicles over the next three years. The > vehicles in question are literally modified golf carts (they have had > seat belts, windshield wipers, and other parts added), and are only > for use in low-traffic areas; the electric carts will be donated to > businesses and charitable organizations, and will help GM earn > low-emissions-vehicles credits under the California law. While most > of the vehicles will go to California, some are destined for New > York, Vermont, and Massachusetts, which have traditionally followed > California's environmental lead when it comes to tightening > automotive standards. Some environmentalists expressed skepticism at > what seemed like a half-measure by GM: "I don't think anyone's > clamoring for more golf carts," said Kate Simmons, a member of the > Sierra Club's global warming and energy program. "There are real > technologies that exist today that GM could put in their vehicles." > > straight to the source: Planet Ark, Reuters, Michael Ellis, 16 Aug 2002 > <http://www.gristmagazine.com/forward.pl?forward_id=374> > > >
