Tesla's Model III goes 200 miles per charge and costs $35,000

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    Is that what the inside of a Tesla looks like? Pretty roomy, but less luxurious than I imagined.

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    You could be right in the short term. But even the winery I work at now has a tesla charging station. They aren't expensive and if they bring in customers, it will become ubiquitous shortly. If the cars come out in 2017, my guess is within 3 years they will be at most eatery along highway routes.
     
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    Buy this and a 92-97 lexus LS400 with 175000 miles on it and you're good. Whatever year Lexus you can find that some old guy took care of. They run forever.
     
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    I guess we really need to see how long these Teslas really last though, because what's the point of not buying gas if the car doesn't even last 100,000 miles.
     
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    There could be a taxation hiccup at some point as gas usage decreases, but they will just have to adjust the revenue stream. It will mean better air quality, fewer health issues, less reliance on foreign oil and hence less need need to fuck with middle eastern politics. All worth trying to figure out if we should have an additional tax at time of purchase or dmv milage check taxation. Many ways around the tax issue, but the big point is that innovation, business and research are bringing us an answer to some of the bigger problems we face moving forward.
     
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    Everyone thought the Prius would be a disaster and they seem to last forever as well. Hopefully the Teslas will do well.

    Time will tell.
     
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    I'm still driving my 2005 Prius. It's only needed brakes, tires, and routine maintenance (oil change, etc.).

    I get about 43 MPG.
     
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    They didn't legalize pot for nothing...there's a road tax for you...Sorry Californians..god I love Oregon!
     
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    I have a 2013 Prius II and it's an awesome investment...don't care for the low end Prius much, but mine cost about 10 grand more than those..roomy, quality ride. It's a hybrid so you can switch to the gas motor and it gets 38mpg without the electric mode..drove to Corvalis and back and it got 69mpg on eco mode. I'm sold on it...when I replace my truck I'm definitely getting a hybrid truck as well. In town it will go a long ways on just the electric motor alone.
     
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    This is mine although I know most of you guys hate these, they are great cars
    Prius.jpg
     
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    Well if it's anything like it's predecessor it's an awesome vehicle.
     
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    I had one at work last week but it was older. I was surprised when it totaled because it wasn't that bad but it had a ton of miles on it. I still thought about trying to buy it and fix it but the interior was filthy.

    The service writer at work told me the lady was sad because it kept on plugging along even though she didn't take care of it. Judging by the interior I believe her.
     
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    It was my first new car, I got the third generation system which was a lot better than the older ones or the low end one. I drove a lot of them, used and different new models.
     
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    A legitimate answer would be that as electric cars become more common, Oregon will institute a mileage tax on to of the gas tax, claiming that it is an environmental initiative, since drivers of gasoline-powered cars will be taxed twice, and will therefore have further incentive to migrate to electric vehicles.
     
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    To me it's not that different from choosing to drive a scooter or small street bike..they get incredible mileage and don't line the oil companies pockets that much. What they'll probably do is have toll booth systems to collect revenue for roads..I'd rather they took it from sales tax because folks drive more when they can afford to drive...that means consuming more
     
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    Says it only goes 25 miles if you are charging you iPhone while you drive!
     
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    I'd love it if they installed a toll on the I-5 Columbia Crossing.
     
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    Is marzy complaining about doing away with taxes? You damn tax and spend liberals are ruining this country.
     
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    http://dailycaller.com/2014/01/06/states-turn-against-electric-cars-as-gas-tax-revenues-fall/

    States are quickly learning that promoting electric cars is coming with a high price tag. Colorado has joined a growing number of states that are imposing fees on electric and alternative vehicles to recover “lost” gas tax revenues.

    As of this year, Coloradans driving electric, alternative fuel and high-efficiency vehicles will pay a $50 registration fee to capture more revenue from vehicles that use less traditional gasoline. This is part of a growing trend by which states are looking to recoup declining gas tax revenues as vehicles become more fuel efficient and drivers buy more electric vehicles.

    Colorado is one of at least five states that have special fees on hybrid and electric vehicles — Colorado, Nebraska, North Carolina, Virginia and Washington. Earlier this year, Oregon lawmakers were discussing a bill that would impose a fee on electric cars and those getting 55 miles per gallon or better. The bill is still sitting in the state legislature.
     
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