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Or rather we should subsidize things that need to be affordable. Luxury cars are explicitly not meant to be affordable, so his point stands. What both of you have missed is the actual reason for subsidy, which is the fuel efficiency.


I can't speak for others, but I didn't miss the fuel efficiency aspect. If electric automobiles are ever going to make a significant environmental impact, they will need to priced for the masses.


You do know that that's exactly Tesla Motors' stated goal, right?

http://elonmusktesla.wordpress.com/2012/07/16/truly-affordab...




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