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[b]RenewablesNow wrote:[/b]
[quote]PHEV's are the critical bridge technology needed to wean the transportation sector off of fossil fuels. I am on a list waiting to convert my 2004 Prius into a plug-in. By using my onsite solar electric system which consists of 31 solar panels on my roof, I will be able to power my car with clean solar power out of the gate. I see value in the environmenal value of products. The vast majority of consumers only care about the dollar value. I want products that produce 0 carbon emissions. Most people, when given the option to buy something that has better environmental features, will only do so when there is cost parity with the conventional polluting product? Why will people not think twice about a larger engine or sunroof or GPS navigation when purchasing a car, but also not think twice about thinking only about the "payback" relating to the increased cost associated with better fuel economy? The irony of this mind set is there is NO payback in a sunroof, or leather seats, etc, or any amenity that has nothing to do with the energy efficiency of the vehicle.[/quote]

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