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braisler · 04-07-2009, 04:29 PM

I agree that patent law needs some reform. I've seen some patents bought by companies just to quash them. If LiIon batteries in cars is under a patent, then how is the Tesla Roadster getting away with it? Produced overseas to avoid US patent law? Nissan also has a LiIon battery powered car in the works from what I've seen.

I appreciate your point of view, shakran. It does sound like you are very well informed about the auto industry. I also agree that hybrid technology may not be the way to go with automotive progress. But I fear that there are limited other options on the table. What is going to be the next big jump in automotive technology that takes us off gasoline for good?

I'd buy a 100 MPG car almost without regard for its luxury level or looks. If/when it was available nationwide, I'd consider buying an Aptera full electric car. I know that I'm not the average car consumer though. Hell, if I had more knowledge and free time I'd even consider converting an old Neon or Metro to full electric to use as a commuter.

I admit that I'm always on the lookout for a decent CRX HF. Unfortunately the market has really tightened up for them with all of the tuner guys out there buying them to swap out the engine for a Acura VTEC. It is pretty hard to find one that doesn't have 280K miles, or rusted out side panels, or some silly body kit crap installed by a kid that half finished his half-assed project car.

04-07-2009, 04:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
braisler Addict Location: Midway, KY	I agree that patent law needs some reform. I've seen some patents bought by companies just to quash them. If LiIon batteries in cars is under a patent, then how is the Tesla Roadster getting away with it? Produced overseas to avoid US patent law? Nissan also has a LiIon battery powered car in the works from what I've seen. I appreciate your point of view, shakran. It does sound like you are very well informed about the auto industry. I also agree that hybrid technology may not be the way to go with automotive progress. But I fear that there are limited other options on the table. What is going to be the next big jump in automotive technology that takes us off gasoline for good? I'd buy a 100 MPG car almost without regard for its luxury level or looks. If/when it was available nationwide, I'd consider buying an Aptera full electric car. I know that I'm not the average car consumer though. Hell, if I had more knowledge and free time I'd even consider converting an old Neon or Metro to full electric to use as a commuter. I admit that I'm always on the lookout for a decent CRX HF. Unfortunately the market has really tightened up for them with all of the tuner guys out there buying them to swap out the engine for a Acura VTEC. It is pretty hard to find one that doesn't have 280K miles, or rusted out side panels, or some silly body kit crap installed by a kid that half finished his half-assed project car.