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JT Moderator	Message Posted: May 13, 2012 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse Which of these vehicle types will you most likely own in the future? Hybrid Electric Diesel Flex-fuel Natural gas None of these Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Which of these vehicle types will you most likely own in the future?
Hybrid
Electric
Diesel
Flex-fuel
Natural gas
None of these

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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rescuer Veteran Author Las Vegas Posts:322 Points:61,005 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 4:06:54 PM Ignore rescuer Report Abuse With 100 years of oil reserves in the US., I'm in no hurry to switch to a hybrid. Besides, I haven't seen one that will pull my boat. Now a diesel is an option to consider.
sixysixty Sophomore Author Cleveland Posts:126 Points:777,695 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 3:30:36 PM Ignore sixysixty Report Abuse A VW Diesel sounds good and is safe too!
jawbonejr Rookie Author Iowa Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 3:11:28 PM Ignore jawbonejr Report Abuse We'd had a Hybrid since 2007 until an accident while crossing N Market taking our grands to school one morning took her out. We now own a Nissan Leaf and my wife, the ex Hybrid driver, loves it more and more every day. We've been as far away as Ottumwa and back already and she just got it. We were out celebrating our daughter's birthday last week and when we left it showed an existing range of 58 miles. By the time we got home(about 10 blocks away)it was showing the range available at 65 thanks to the regenerative braking. They may not be for everyone but we've finally got ours and we're happy with it. We do also have a minivan for those occasional long ventures, too.
AlTraveler All-Star Author Alabama Posts:598 Points:1,212,535 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 2:38:00 PM Ignore AlTraveler Report Abuse None of these
Pspeed Champion Author Baltimore Posts:7,149 Points:930,210 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 2:24:32 PM Ignore Pspeed Report Abuse I am going to buy an electric with a trailer and 400 miles of extension cord on a spool.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,905 Points:2,367,865 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 1:49:41 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse reg. gas..........
CHVGirl Rookie Author Riverside Posts:1 Points:25,525 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 1:18:57 PM Ignore CHVGirl Report Abuse Hybrid......maybe
LaCaAzn Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:15 Points:446,150 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 1:13:15 PM Ignore LaCaAzn Report Abuse Already own one, my 3rd !
roc12 Rookie Author Mobile Posts:1 Points:3,295 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 1:06:55 PM Ignore roc12 Report Abuse Hybrid
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,718 Points:2,472,590 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 1:06:41 PM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Diesel.
ParshalDillon Champion Author Quad Cities Posts:3,519 Points:150,130 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 11:45:22 AM Ignore ParshalDillon Report Abuse I will buy a flex-and-fuel. I will shape it into a big banana and fuel it up.
philthetank Rookie Author Cleveland Posts:26 Points:140,545 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 11:42:41 AM Ignore philthetank Report Abuse Seems my present used vehicle is a 'FlexFuel' though it wasn't called that. It is 2001 Chevy S-10. Label on fuel door says it can use E-85.
MickIL Rookie Author Illinois Posts:9 Points:26,380 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 10:59:25 AM Ignore MickIL Report Abuse I would buy a flex fuel car so that I could have a choice of gas when necessary.......
Winoscientist Champion Author Maryland Posts:7,921 Points:1,375,235 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 10:27:17 AM Ignore Winoscientist Report Abuse Warp drive engine. It's comforting to know I will fly over your head and then warp out of earth orbit.
GasMonc All-Star Author Detroit Posts:907 Points:46,060 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 10:22:06 AM Ignore GasMonc Report Abuse It's both comforting and concerning that there are so many people out there that are still unable to prepare for the future. The good news is those that buy electric cars will be safe while those that don't will have to walk.
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,261 Points:2,035,815 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 10:11:23 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse hybrid
AlTraveler All-Star Author Alabama Posts:598 Points:1,212,535 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 10:03:03 AM Ignore AlTraveler Report Abuse None of these
roadrunnin Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,755 Points:565,955 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 9:41:35 AM Ignore roadrunnin Report Abuse a diesel hybrid would be great.
Barnabysdad Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:26 Points:56,295 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 9:37:59 AM Ignore Barnabysdad Report Abuse Biggest Gas guzzler I can find!
vandamme Champion Author New York Posts:1,158 Points:132,480 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 8:57:23 AM Ignore vandamme Report Abuse Diesel technology and infrastructure is ready NOW. NG can be brought up to speed quickly especially for big trucks, reducing the price of diesel fuel. Electric and hybrids are better for city driving, which I don't do. If all cars were flex fuel what's to stop the Dumbocrats from forcing us all to use White Lightning?
NTAdams Rookie Author Lansing Posts:1 Points:470 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 8:56:52 AM Ignore NTAdams Report Abuse Looking for a hybrid now...thinking the Ford Escape :)
shutterbug4955 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:27 Points:717,840 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 8:33:18 AM Ignore shutterbug4955 Report Abuse Already own a hybrid and love it. However, as a nation I believe we need to move away from gas to another fuel source. I would like to own an electric car for daily commuting and save my hybrid for long range trips. But the technology is too new and as such, too untested (long range quality and durability not known yet) and too expensive to offset the potential savings. When we bought the civic hybrid 4 years ago, there was a $3,000 premium on the price tag vs the regular civic. Even so, I did the math (miles driven per year, average cost of gas, taking into account the IRS tax break, etc.) and figured we broke even on buying the hybrid vs the less expensive model after only 18 months. I'm still getting 45-50 mpg so for the last 2 1/2 years have been WAY ahead of the game. I would expect the same from the electric cars, but not for a few years yet.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,443 Points:1,167,760 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 8:25:34 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse none
TxJeans Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,548 Points:369,780 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 8:15:10 AM Ignore TxJeans Report Abuse No clue. When it comes time to replace my current car, I will evaluate the various technologies and offerings at the time and along with my driving patterns at the time. A lot can change in 10 years...or not. I kept driving my old car waiting to see what would be coming down the road until I couldn't wait any longer. The offerings were such that I bought what best suited me at the time considering all factors - including the "what if's" of the future.
SKILLZD Sophomore Author Lansing Posts:137 Points:559,630 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 8:08:02 AM Ignore SKILLZD Report Abuse Electric
mberg Champion Author Houston Posts:3,812 Points:961,355 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 7:44:26 AM Ignore mberg Report Abuse Gas, at least until a "better" alternative comes along.
ranger1169 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,971 Points:512,915 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 7:23:56 AM Ignore ranger1169 Report Abuse none
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,555 Points:2,718,750 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 6:58:31 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse None
rjoeh Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,081 Points:2,470,965 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 6:46:16 AM Ignore rjoeh Report Abuse Up till now, hybrid meant gas/electric. If they make a diesel/ hybrid... then that will be my car as long as the diesel is big enough,
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,441 Points:1,827,610 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 6:26:35 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse diesal first choice
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,441 Points:1,827,610 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 6:26:09 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse none
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,756 Points:1,811,660 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 4:24:43 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Not sure?
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,011 Points:2,705,805 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 3:31:41 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse none
Lou08 Champion Author California Posts:1,084 Points:252,410 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 2:26:50 AM Ignore Lou08 Report Abuse I voted none. I'm in the last vehicle now!!!
CruiserPA Rookie Author Pennsylvania Posts:67 Points:80,820 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 1:44:11 AM Ignore CruiserPA Report Abuse flexfuel is no good. It really cuts down miles per gallon. I have owned a flexfuel car for over four years. If I could find pure gas with no 10% mix or more I would buy it. Natural gas would be good. Every vehicle in our Natural Gas Company runs on natural gas. All buses here are run on natural gas. Its clean and cheaper per gal than gasoline and I have not heard of any negative reports about it. Our country has a larger supply of natural gas than other countries have oil. We could be free of them for fuel.
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,036 Points:1,755,800 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 1:36:55 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse Diesel, hopefully. Although I'd be open to flexfuel or CNG if the infrastructure existed here.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,905 Points:2,367,865 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 12:20:21 AM Ignore chui Report Abuse gas made from oil.....................
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,404 Points:1,810,285 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:12:39 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse CNG!
Lbro Champion Author Denver Posts:1,039 Points:442,225 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 9:02:48 PM Ignore Lbro Report Abuse until something better comes along( such as all electric capable of 100 mi.+) hybrid seems best. But, for now, will keep running my 84 CRX @ 45 mpg. [Edited by: Lbro at 5/17/2012 9:03:58 PM EST]
marirs Champion Author Phoenix Posts:13,080 Points:2,504,010 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 7:28:55 PM Ignore marirs Report Abuse I think in 10 years, many will answer the question differently. I think the percentages show how short sighted people are. For people that plan to be driving in 20-40 years, wow, who knows what we will be driving. Then again, maybe the average age of the people answering these polls is 60-70. That would seem to make sense given the large amount who said none.
ScottieHatton Rookie Author Indianapolis Posts:6 Points:1,035 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 6:29:34 PM Ignore ScottieHatton Report Abuse Electric. Most likely because the access of oil is starting to deplete.
oldfart814 Rookie Author Pennsylvania Posts:2 Points:390 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 6:29:09 PM Ignore oldfart814 Report Abuse As hybrids become more and more advanced, their range increases, they add solar to allow them to charge as they go. The batteries become lighter, as well. I don't see us becoming free of gas, but hopefully much less dependent.
Pramodsharma Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,974 Points:388,140 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 6:22:06 PM Ignore Pramodsharma Report Abuse Hover car. It is not included in options, but I have to think for this car as most of roads are traffic jammed.
stueyAZ Sophomore Author Phoenix Posts:214 Points:23,870 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 6:17:12 PM Ignore stueyAZ Report Abuse Diesel is overpriced so stay away from those vehicles.
pathvet Sophomore Author Los Angeles Posts:193 Points:902,035 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 3:15:12 PM Ignore pathvet Report Abuse it will depend on what usage the next vehicle must fulfill. If I need to replace my tow vehicle first, it will be another diesel but I expect this Dodge Cummins to go another 10 years at the rate we are traveling. I guess "Flex-fuel" is the latest euphemism for gas as ethanol is now in most everything we can buy.
ken2999 Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:9 Points:8,570 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 2:01:37 PM Ignore ken2999 Report Abuse just to let everyone know-ethanol is in the gas mix everywhere. there is no more PURE gasoline. if you don't have a flex fuel engine, eventually the ethanol will take a horrible toll on it, and gradually cause you problems. an engine that can use both ethanol and pure gas is how you avoid this. so no matter what happens, the engine will not be ruined by this awful ethanol additive. i personally don't believe in the global warming hype, or that the earth is going to run out of oil. oil is a product of nature, and is very abundant. further, many capped wells that have run out of oil, over time, have filled up again. don't believe me? do some actual research on it away from the liberal communist democrat web sites, and you will find out the truth. thanks for supporting the obama sucks page on facebook.
Gasaving007 Rookie Author Columbus Posts:13 Points:118,675 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 1:38:39 PM Ignore Gasaving007 Report Abuse I think the Diesel vehicles are getting popular as the gas prices rising. The are not as less or as much on price, however they get more Mileage per gallon. One of my uncle got VW TDI, and he gets about 550-600 miles per tank. They are also much cleaner then octane. So, if you like to keep the environment clean and be economical and same time like to drive a cool car...there you have it!!!
amayne11 Champion Author Vancouver Posts:1,757 Points:500,870 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 1:05:10 PM Ignore amayne11 Report Abuse I can only drive whatever car is the cheapest overall.
AlTraveler All-Star Author Alabama Posts:598 Points:1,212,535 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:49:44 AM Ignore AlTraveler Report Abuse None of these
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,443 Points:1,167,760 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:35:43 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse NONE
Kingg116 Rookie Author Chicago Posts:20 Points:21,600 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:35:05 AM Ignore Kingg116 Report Abuse I can see that natural gas or electric will become more common once we begin to develop HOME refueling connections. This only becomes difficult if you drive more than a handful of miles each day, plan on more extensive highway driving, or have capacity to run about the same distance on your fuel source that a conventional fuel tank has now. It will take a combined, proactive approach from both the automakers and fuel distributors to develop the infrastructure to provide these alternative fuels to make them attractive to both the retailer and consumer alike, which won't happen without a definitive need. Unfortunately even in today's political climate, there is no need since we still have good ol' oil flowing (no matter the cost) and too many regulatory hands are in the pockets of the oil producers. No matter what the fuel source, the market will still dictate that we will be paying 20-40 cents per mile for this energy to run our vehicles.
riceburner1 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:692 Points:56,015 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:10:54 AM Ignore riceburner1 Report Abuse Comfort,, is what I am looking for not economy.. Looking for CHANGE in the gas price, but just like the dysfunctional President and Congress we have there is no CHANGE! From HOPE AND CHANGE to HOPE THERE IS CHANGE !