There are new developments all the time. Graphene foam batteries, for example.

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1982 300CD Petrol/Black Leather

IF this ever happens I will but an electric car as my commuter car but until then give me my fossil fuel any time.

There are already vehicles on the market that can speed charge to 80%+ in less than 30 mins on a high output commercial charger. Considering how long they have been available, this is a great leap in the tech already. Give it another 5-10 years and I bet we will have cars with 350 mile range that will charge in under 15 mins, or much much better batteries that give very long range from a couple hour charge.

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

I see at least 1 or 2 teslas traveling the 400 miles between SF and LA every time I make the trip. Tesla put up free fast chargers (1 hour to 100% battery) at Harris Ranch about half way between and people are driving these cars long distance.
https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=San+Francisco,+CA&daddr=I-5+S+to:Los+Angeles,+CA&hl=en&ll=36.004673,-119.267578&spn=4.789487,10.821533&sll=36.447799,-119.899292&sspn=1.190811,2.705383&geocode=FVJmQAIdKAe0-CkhAGkAbZqFgDH_rXbwZxNQSg%3BFWHcKQIdycvU-A%3BFYqYBwIdm77z-CkT2ifcXcfCgDH0CEYlb98v4g&oq=Los+&t=h&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=9&z=7

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I will burn fossil fuels, I will be the last person burning it and I will never stop burning it....

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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership

lol, I was just thinking about these cars and I wasn't sure what I thought about them. Then the power goes out here in the phone office and all these alarms start going off. I think I need to pick my heart up off the floor as it has jumped out of my chest...

It won't be free charging forever. There is no way they will let these cars tear up the roads (that's all cars and trucks do you know) with out paying some sort of tax. That's part of the reason we can't use off road diesel in our cars (probably pollution too). I freak out when my phone is about to die and I can't find a charger. I can't imagine looking for a place to charge an electric car when the battery is getting low cause you forgot to keep an eye on the charge level when you are miles away from home. You know when everyone seems to show up at the gas pump all at the same time and you have to wait for someone to finish? Imagine electric cars with there 30 min charge times. you could be there for an hour before you are 'topped off'. Not for me...Not yet.

We'll all be forced into it at some point anyway though.

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1985 300d smoke silver/red int. (204k) <--Sadie the 80's Mercedes from Hades!
1985 300TD 587 cabernet red/155 Creme (143k)
2007 Ford Expedition EL (54k)

"Seems to me you bought a hobby... not a car" - My dad.

When they outlaw the gas engine, only outlaws will have them....

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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership

Considering the electricity costs about 2 cents per mile to power a Tesla, I think most owner can manage it and the company can afford to keep giving it away as long as it promotes sales. But you're right, some states like WA and VA have already begun to tax EVs for the very reason you mention.
http://www.plugincars.com/politics-usual-washington-states-100-ev-tax-doesnt-make-sense-125919.html


Imagine the fine when they dip your battery and catch you using "off road" electricity.

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It's not laziness, brother, it's MANHOOD! Cycle Otto!

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

I like to burn fossil fuels with these at about 7-8 pounds of boost...

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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership

In case someone was worried about speed...

Tesla Model S vs BMW M5 Drag Race - YouTube

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1984 300td euro turbo

You might when its $15-20 a gallon.

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

And how much gas can you buy for a $2,000/month payment???

$60,000 @ 3.66 Zero Down @ 48 Months $1,972.00

No thanks....I have driven them and they are no fun....

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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership

psh, car deals are way better than that, at 1.9 % (what MB is currently offering) and 66 months (standard loan nowadays) its only $1,015.63 (in michigan) a month.

If fuel was actually $15 a gallon, it would cost 58 cents PER mile in fuel to drive a 300SD getting above average 26mpg. Driving it 2k a month would be over $1100, more than the payment on the tesla...then you add in maintenance...way more expensive. Not to mention once the tesla is paid off, the savings become enormous.

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

3.66% isn't even as good as some people are currently getting with a foreclosure on their credit.

Just say no to Nuclear Power Plants by saying no to Electric Cars...

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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership