Also, US child-safety laws require add-in protective seats that don't really
fit in smaller cars, and are unworkable in two-door cars. So, even in a
full-size car or small ute, you're limited to two kids and two adults, and not
much baggage, which isn't always sufficient.
Thus the prevalence of larger utes with convertable third-row seating / trunk
space.
I didn't really get this until I had kids.
We're lucky enough to have several cars (and bicycles) and be able to pick the
right vehicle for each trip. We put most of our miles on a Ford Focus electric
and a Ford C-Max PIH, and use an Audi Q7 when we have to. We leased the Q7,
hoping that the Tesla X will be shipping by the time the lease runs out. We've
got about 15k miles on the Focus, 5k miles on the C-Max (part-way through our
third tank of gas), and about 800 on the Q7, mostly back and forth to the
airport with kids and luggage, school field-trips, or when we have guests
visiting.
-Bill
> On Sep 14, 2014, at 10:07, "CoreyH via EV" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> As the driver of a large "puffy" vehicle and a person living in the USA I can
> tell you that we own and operate these vehicles because they represent the
> best utility value for many. They do cost a few dollars more per month to
> drive, but they are capable of handling much more than any sedan ever could.
> Also my truck gets a little better fuel economy than my BMW sedan!!!
> Especially here in the western rural states a truck is almost a necessary
> evil when your nearest re-supply city is 2-3 hours drive.
>
> I personally would love a PIH truck. I've considered building my own as the
> market does not seem to be rushing into this segment (as you pointed out).
> My guess is that the cost/benefit/complexity factors would make it a hard
> sell to the average truck user. I do think consumers will be demanding such
> trucks when they see first-hand how well the small EV cars evolve.
>
> Nothing would put a bigger grin on my face than being able to use a truck on
> purely electric power while making short trips, then being able to switch to
> a hybrid mode (CNG would be my preference) and take a 1000 mile trip. (We
> will often put over 1000 miles a weekend on our truck).
>
> As for your racial overtones- most Mexicans are great people that have a
> deep passion for their families. Many return home often to visit. I'm sure
> that a truck is the tool of choice because it fits their family and allows
> them to transport supplies, materials, and food to the families they visit.
> I met a guy from Chihuaha the other day that had a large round semi tank in
> his bed. They do this because they can buy fuel much cheaper in Mexico.
>
> Point is we either have the freedom to choose our lifestyles or we don't. It
> almost sounds like you want to force everyone to live like you. Where's the
> diversity in that?
>
>
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