[LogicDesigner]

“Again my main point is, why is it better to burn oil in a power plant than burning it in a EV? Burning natural gas creates as much CO2 as burning oil.”

We don't burn oil in this country to make electricity, unless you are talking about the 1% that is backup diesel generation. Regarding natural gas, it produces around 25% less CO2 than gasoline. Nuclear, hydro, and renewables, which together make up 32% of electricity generation, produce 100% less CO2.

“Finally, gasoline powered powered cars are much more economical than EV’s are at this time.”

Often people take the absolute cheapest econobox on the market and compare it to an electric vehicle. I don't think that is fair considering the peppy acceleration that most EVs have.

[entropy12]

My “econobox” has
4 speed automatic transmission
power steering
power brakes
cruise control
power windows
7 speaker Pioneer sound
CD player
AM-FM radio
moon roof
fog lamps
aluminum wheels
tinted glass all around
heated seats

Best of all it is a gas to drive, excellent acceleration.

[EVO X]

Often people take the absolute cheapest econobox on the market and compare it to an electric vehicle. I don't think that is fair considering the peppy acceleration that most EVs have.

Most informed people on a budget do some sort of cost analysis before purchasing a car. I bought somewhat of a gas guzzler back in 2009 with a huge discount. Before I bought it, I pondered if I could afford it if gas went to $6 a gallon. Since I only live a few miles away from work, I decided to pull the trigger. If I had a lengthy daily commute, I wouldn't have bought the car.