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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So what do we think about Plug in Hybrids as a bridge to going electric. I'm planning to buy a new car next year and I feel like there are big jumps coming in range and charging capabilities in the next 5 years.[/quote]

I would absolutely get a PHEV when the range increases. Right now I think they top off at 40 miles. That doesn’t even cover my relatively-short round trip commute. [/quote]

PHEV ranges have not increased much if at all in the last 5 years— industry seems to have decided that 30-40 miles is enough and I think it probably does cover most people’s commutes.

Likewise EV ranges are hitting 300 miles now but I wouldn’t expect that to increase (or certainly not increase at the same rate it has been). At some point it’s not worth building in extra range and there seems to be some suggestion that maybe 300 miles is enough.

Of course maybe I’m wrong or maybe some car lines try to distinguish themselves with extra long range. [/quote]

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