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Old 01-31-2012, 04:34 PM   #53
elirentz
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Originally Posted by SCRAPPYDO View Post
You made the point of saying that they are most advanced EV manufacturer in the world.
Ok that's where the problem is I was saying they are the makers of the most advanced (consumer available) EV in the world. Not the most advanced company making EV's subtle distinction. I realize with time and money Nissan and Porsche could make cars that compete with Tesla's and i would love to see that. I also think they tried their hand and realized that it was going to take more research, time, and money to get there than they may have wanted to spend or first thought. Its not as simple as throwing more batteries at it.

I realize they haven't completely changed the state of technology as we know it but they do have innovations in their design that make having a power source that large liveable and (relatively) safe as well as making fun to drive cars that aren't just appliances. Their ideas and design were a major source of inspiration for both the volt and leaf. I think that says something.
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