None of the current breed of Hybrids have any external battery charging capabilities.
On 8/29/06, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Ernest wrote:<<we already have a problem with the disposal of batteries.> >> Not to mention that electrical charging just moves the point of emissions from the tailpipie to the smokestack/ ;-) Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . ----- Original Message ----- From: "ernest breakfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:01 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT hybrids (was: Re: A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list) > you've touched on another sore point i have with hybrids; (even ignoring > the fact that none of the hybrids i've seen in use have gotten anything > like the claimed fuel economy and how long it takes to break even > financially,) what's to be done with those batteries when they're used up? > we already have a problem with the disposal of batteries. > > > cheers! > e > > >> The thing is, when you reach the break even point in 10 years, thats >> when the batteries need to be replaced at a price of what, about 12k? >> Seems like a loose loose to me on those. >> >> Tom Hargrave wrote: >> >>> I disagree. The SUVs may be burning a lot of fuel but its our overall >>> consumption that counts and I see more "regular folks" around here >>> driving >>> full size V8 powered trucks than "suit & tie executives" driving SUVs. >>> For >>> that matter my Jeep Grand Cherokee (a SUV) gets 21 MPG on the highway >>> while >>> my youngest Son's full size Dodge gets 18 MPG on the highway. >>> >>> On another note, I don't understand the rush to buy hybrids. All of the >>> experts are saying that the payback for a hybrid vehicle is about 10 >>> years. >>> This means that you reach the break even point in about 10 years. That's >>> not >>> much incentive for me to buy one. >>> >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Tom Hargrave >>> 256-656-1924 >>> www.kegkits.com >> >> -- >> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK >> 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, >> 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, >> 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 >> http://www.striplin.net >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/430 - Release Date: 8/28/2006 > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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