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Now it's pen-on-paper official:

Let's just be thankful that the 35 mpg standard survived all the backing down. And the Detroit News mentions this: **a measure in the bill that will provide at least $90 million annually for battery research to make plug-in hybrids a reality.**

Somehow I thought the PHEV money had been stricken. Hey, it's nice to be wrong. While the 35 mpg number won't kick in until 2020, the bill mandates changes starting with the 2011 model year. My, that's soon.
========== AutoblogGreen.com

PHEVs are a reality, only not in large scale production yet. There is a thriving business in converting the Prius and other makes from hybrid to PHEV. = TG

Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Finishing touches to a deluxe home. . .

This modest on the outside home has a modern craftsman fitted interior with beautiful dark stained wood floors, ceramic tile of varied Grecian stone in the bathroom, in the kitchen, back porch floor and wet boots area inside the front doors. Laundry room and kitchen both have water impervious chocolate ceramic floors.

The appliances are modern stainless and the fridge blends in quietly in black. There is ample modern recessed lighting. There is also a modern faux fireplace. Nice warm ambiance but no fire, no wood, no ashes.

The lot is handy to everything in Courtenay, yet there are tall pines, willows and cedar. The double lot allows the owner to build a studio or other structure if so desired. I am not a real estate person but a friend of Neil, the owner and renovator, so any error of description on my part is unintentional. The exact details are listed with the real estate pros. Or Email me: tone.robinson at gmail dot com.

I really do want an EV. [ Electric Vehicle ]Car, but maybe an E-Bike.

Remember that the monthly payments for an EV [car] will not even phase you. Why?
Simple, you are not paying $300 per month for gas so your budget remains about the same.

For an E-Bike at about $1200, you can probably buy new for cash. No payments!

Amazing, but true. In B.C. Canada, where I live, [Vancouver Island], you can buy an E-Bike, [looks like a motorcycle] new, for only $900 to $1300, but aside from no gas to buy. . . get this:

[1] An E-Bike does not require a driver*s license.

[2] An E-Bike does not require registration.

[3] An E-Bike does not require INSURANCE.
- - [ I would get some PL insurance . in case you flatten somebody]

This miracle of economy may be due to government wanting to encourage a move away from gas dependency and air pollution.

Check your state or province regulations to see if an E-Bike could save you a bundle of green backs.

The world is weird. E-Bikes are sold through our local computer dealer.

With no gas, no oil, and few moving parts, EVs are virtually maintenance free so there is not much service work for a bike shop to look forward to. Maybe that*s why they do not sell E-Bikes.
Service work pays their $90 shop hour rate after all.

I could not believe all this good stuff until October 11th/06 when I read all these facts in our syndicated local news paper.

The new 2007 models are even more comfortable to ride, have a longer range and new features like motor lock-out and wireless remote security alarm. You need a pick-up truck to steal it.

The Canadian version comes with a big maple leaf on the front. Optional is a suspension feature making the E-Bike ride more like a motorcycle. Takes the rough stuff better.

Improved high torque motors and batteries allows 50 miles between recharging. [plugs in at home or work]. Many Box stores have pugins for senior electric EVs. So plug in while you shop.

A re-charge will add a featherweight 6 - 20 cents to your hydro bill. If you get caught out of charge, you can pedal it like a normal bike.

There are several EV posts and good links at:

TonyGuitar.Blogspot.com

= TG

Funny crackers.
Posted by steve in bc at April 4, 2006 09:48 PM

I clicked on Steve in BC*s link and got The *Canadian*.

How do three or four disgruntled liberals create a HUGE mud-slinging Epaper with no overhead?

Easy….One website …….and One Email address.
.TheCanadian

Click on [About Us] and you get nothing but a Trudeau platitude.. No info at all!

Click on [Contact Us] and voila… the true picture. Four liberals and News bureaus all over the world and one on every continent.

However, if you see more than one Email address, please let me know OK?
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[The previous post here was about a local Buy & Sell and swap web site. It closed down so this space will now deliver a few words about Electric vehicles instead.]

I admit to being an Electric Vehicle enthusiast.

It will be refreshing not to pay $400 a month for gas to keep the SUV running. There will be no need for engine servicing and tune-ups.

There will be no need for oil changes, anti-freeze or gas tank additives or filters.

There will be no replacement exhaust systems to pay for.

I could list more, but you get the picture.

A person could invest the saved gas money in a classic car. True they run on gasoline, but one only drives a classic on very few select sunny Sundays. Nice thing about classics. They appreciate in value, not depreciate, like the family car. TG