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Why Don’t We See More Cars Like This Everyday? I’m pretty sure the $100,000 price-tag has something to do with it but, seriously why not? I am old enough to remember the first “oil crisis” and the long lines for gas stations in the early 1970s. Detroit tried again to popularize the compact fuel efficient car. My guess is that 75 cents a gallon was just not enough to have the US driver change his/her ways.
I saw this car on the street a few weeks ago and thought about fuel efficiency and how 5 dollar a gallon fuel might have an impact. At least none of the Presidential candidates is talking about coal burning cars. But at over 25 thousand premium over a BMW, it still cost too much to change people’s habits.
I found several Videos on the Net but this one is less “salesy” and gives a well rounded review of the car.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m5RRJ3-Cr0?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
The Chevy Volt and the Nissan LEAF could well set things on the way to real change.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4a7GG8_2V0?feature=player_detailpage]
Also, the Tesla may also have an impact. But back to the Karma, this is one great looking Car You Don’t See Everyday. At least for now.
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[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAbBD06c9Wk?feature=player_embedded]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvHTN0Yi1t4?feature=player_profilepage]
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