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The Ford C-Max Energi http://www.pluginamerica.org/vehicles/ford-c-max-energi

GRA, I adamantly agree! Fusion feels huge inside even with the sun roof! Feel qualified to judge owning both cars for more than a month. charging at work and at my new home (17 miles from work vs previous 7) Never have to worry about getting stuck or taking a detour to the store anymore. One...

I'm happy with my new car the Fusion Energi . Averaging 51 MPG gas and electric combined. Love the car and it's luxurious appointments. The SPARK was a fun car but impractical for my needs. When the lease is up in 3 years we'll see what is available, until then enjoying the ride and comfort!

FOR SALE For Spark EV (or other EV) portable L2 2.4 kw generator with safety cables and lock. Includes adjustable current pilot signal OpenEVSE $700 plus shipping or stop by San Diego and pick it up. Will help install it if you bring your Spark EV with you. It is small and fits safely under...

paulcone, It will take EXXON or somebody that big to stomach the startup costs. Their traditional path is to destroy competition or buy them out then suppress the technology and bury it. It's a cheaper path to dominate the market rather than to compete fairly and risk loosing the market. That's...

inphoenix, Lets just say approval from Congress is required to even be allowed to charge at my work site, this has been addressed and charging a privately owned EV/PHEV is specifically forbidden. comment: "Charging at home is pretty cheap" Maybe in Phoenix, what is your kwhr rate there? Mine...

pkulak I'm 55 so I know what you mean with the Volt, although still a style improvement over the subcompact Spark EV. Looked into Audi A3 e-tron lease, asked for a quote but with my position upside down on the Spark EV loan, they laughed when I asked for a $475 a month lease. "das ist nicht...

Like most hot and heavy affairs longevity......... Old Italian mentor "Goes a fas, dona a las" My venture into BEV ownership has ended, at least for now. Traded in the faithful Spark for a Ford Fusion Energi Titanium model. Loaded with sun roof, Keyless Start, Heated and Cooled power Leather...

Have been charging at Chevy dealer until Friday! they got a new shipment of VOLTs and unplugged my car after 20 minutes! Makes sense, it's theirs. It's OK for now I'm able to charge at work 120volt so it's not too bad. Wishing we had EVSE stations at work, and it would be great if it were...

Found out that the Audi A3 and Golf GTE respectively get about the same EV range 21 miles in the real world, basically the same as the C-Max or Fusion Energi models. So there is no reason to pay the premium for a euro car! The A3 and GTE 31 EV only miles seems to be exaggerated in Europe due to...

GetOffYourGas, I think among the many reasons not to import to the US is that they are already bringing in the Audi A3 e-tron with the same drive train which has a higher potential for profit. Why decide to dilute a limited market with a competing car? The argument "to be nice guys and make...

I finally found the PHEV car I want a Golf GTE There was a wagon version seen in San Francisco: http://insideevs.com/volkswagen-golf-gte-plug-hybrid-station-wagon-spotted-san-francisco/ http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2015-volkswagen-golf-gte-review...

mjblazin, You are right about that. Only the 2 EV spots have a 2 hour limit sign though. As far as I know the WF parking lot on the roof has never been filled since I've lived in SD (13 years). Maybe on the annual "parade" day

asimba2, I know what you mean, just reloaded my portable L2 generator back into my car. I've only used it twice but I now feel naked driving without it. Once I get the L2 at work going I'll be at peace again. Without a DCFC infrastructure these short range cars are just too inconvenient for the...

Charging at my apartment is still problematic even if/when it's possible. At Whole Foods, after all EVSEs being down for a month, the chargers were eventually fixed but there is a new catch. I Was charging at EVSE #2. When I returned was confronted by the Whole Foods security guard. He said I...