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by unethical_ban 1284 days ago
I think plugin hybrids are potentially great for the transition to full EV for people who need to drive long distances.

There are many people who never drive more than 100 miles a day. Why do they need a car with 200, 300 mile range? Not to mention we'll be investing in charging stations along the Interstates, so charge scarcity will be less of a problem.

Fleet vehicles are the perfect first adopters of EVs - they have been using alternative fuel sources for decades in the form of natural gas and LNG. They have short daily range, they go back to a central depot each shift.

It isn't awful range any more than a Mini has awful towing capacity for the person who never tows.