Just for kicks I looked into Ferrari California specs compared to a Telsa Roadster S. Both can go from 0 to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds. The Farrari needs 453 HP, 358 lbs/ft of torque at 13/19 mpg costing $192,000. The Telsa needs 288 HP, 295 lbs/ft of torque, zero tailpipe emissions, no gas, costing $128,500.
The GM Corvette ZR1 can also get to 60 in less than 4 seconds, it needs 638 HP and 604 lbs/ft of torque, at 14/20 mpg, costing $109,000 - if you can get one at that price. Is it a good thing that the US government subsidizes the Corvette?
Oh, for the record skilled auto workers can work for a company like Telsa Motors just as easily as they can work for GM.
And another thing - many motorcycles can get to 60 in less than 4 seconds, many costing less than $15,000 and some getting up to 50 mpg. And I know a guy who modified a Toyota Supra to a claimed sub 4 second 60. Given the noise it makes I don't doubt it.
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Originally Posted by Willravel
Imagine the economy is a car that's stalled. The starter is busted, and you need to push it in order to get going again. Stimulus is that push.
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Now it becomes clear, what the problem may be.
If the starter is busted, you need to replace the starter (or rebuild it). Otherwise you are going to be push starting a heck of a lot. And, you need some good strong buddies that have to go every where with you - you'll need a lot of beer.
