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GM Admits It Needs Hybrids Again: 'We're Not Tone Deaf'
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GM Admits It Needs Hybrids Again: 'We're Not Tone Deaf'
www.motor1.com/news/811086/general-motors-hybrids-comeback-plan/Replying to @Mustachius_Grumpius@thelemmy.club
The U.S. doesn’t need more hybrids, it needs electric cars that cut out oil dependency and a corresponding increase in renewable energy production.
Replying to @Zedstrian@sopuli.xyz
I know you have good intentions but I would say the US needs drop in hybrid motors to convert older vehicles. I can’t afford a new car for the next 10-20 years even if I sold both of my cars.
I’d rather have a multi-fuel hybrid for emergencies; something that can run petrol, oil, diesel, ethanol, propane, kerosene, and wood gas. There are times where something like that is needed. Like powering a fridge and AC when a disaster takes out the power grid. I can tell you it wasn’t fun not having power for two weeks. I really liked the EV car idea of powering your house but what happens after you drain the battery? And look I live in a place that’s dumb enough when the power goes out, there’s a mandatory shutoff box for your solar panels in these events.