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Nissan chief: Electric car adoption to be gradual

journalstar.com -- The head of the Nissan-Renault alliance said Thursday that customers' adoption of electric vehicles will be a slow and gradual process, with traditional gasoline-powered cars continuing to dominate the market for many years.

Carlos Ghosn predicted that about 10 percent of vehicles sold worldwide in 2020 will be powered by electricity. The rest will be powered by gasoline, diesel, hybrids and other fuel sources.

"We're not going to take the market by storm," Ghosn said of electric vehicles. "Electricity is going to complement oil."

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Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,912 Points:505,875 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Nov 22, 2009 5:17:10 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse NICE ATTITUDE!
YLHandyman Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,686 Points:667,790 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2009 12:51:16 PM Ignore YLHandyman Report Abuse No hurry until they find themselves far behind.
Jarol Champion Author Iowa Posts:2,484 Points:448,135 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2009 10:47:51 AM Ignore Jarol Report Abuse What we need is to drill now, drill here, plus nuclear power plants while the new system is being developed.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:8,236 Points:462,880 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2009 6:51:34 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse it's time to get the power grid mess updated. It's been the same as it has been almost since the days of Edison.
RobRD Champion Author Alberta Posts:3,713 Points:872,720 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2009 1:38:34 AM Ignore RobRD Report Abuse Ghosn is correct as it will be a gradual adoption to EVs as the technology has not improved significantly over the last century in comparison to gasoline engine.
CiVX Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,178 Points:368,360 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2009 12:25:56 AM Ignore CiVX Report Abuse The Jeannies are out of the bottle even though there are those who are trying to put them back in!
CobraLeader Champion Author New Jersey Posts:187,306 Points:967,550 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2009 12:09:38 AM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse I thought Toyota owned these rights ...
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,722 Points:544,495 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2009 12:08:42 AM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse we'll see how the u.s. electrical grid handles this presumed gradual adoption.
bell05 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,531 Points:737,180 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2009 12:04:35 AM Ignore bell05 Report Abuse judgemobile, you may be right.
QuentD All-Star Author Georgia Posts:602 Points:357,025 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2009 12:04:21 AM Ignore QuentD Report Abuse I have to give them credit for going in with their eyes wide open.
Dancin Champion Author Toronto Posts:3,774 Points:1,645,130 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:53:12 PM Ignore Dancin Report Abuse Exactly. Complement, oil. And over more time, will continue to do so, as more technologies evolve, and we use less and less automotive fuel.
bigreddwg Champion Author Tampa Posts:4,019 Points:824,425 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:50:20 PM Ignore bigreddwg Report Abuse I SAY TO NISSAN-RENAULT, "BUILD THEM AND WE/I WILL BUY THEM!!!" END OUR DEPENDENCE ON OIL - PEOPLE - WE MUST SAVE THIS PLANET!!
danreino Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,978 Points:519,770 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:49:52 PM Ignore danreino Report Abuse Just like the "newer" sources of energy, the powering of vehicles will be a gradual increase over time.
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,034 Points:1,335,170 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:46:22 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse all electrics should be GPS equipped, because the range of battery charge can fade fast, like a cell phone battery or a laptop battery. Next we will need spare battery to go with spare tire.
BBHybrid Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:2,444 Points:489,225 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:43:40 PM Ignore BBHybrid Report Abuse Depends on the price and the state of the economy.
AtascaderoHound Veteran Author California Posts:422 Points:559,240 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:40:51 PM Ignore AtascaderoHound Report Abuse Don't underestimate electrics especially for second/short commute cars.
DustyHorse All-Star Author Virginia Posts:732 Points:356,825 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:40:26 PM Ignore DustyHorse Report Abuse That actually sounds like a reasonable prediction.
Art48 Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,602 Points:47,655 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:37:29 PM Ignore Art48 Report Abuse Kamakani - Took them only months to retool to tanks, guns, jeeps, planes etc, in WWII. They can retool quickly if they have to.
fordmexico Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,613 Points:143,155 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:36:26 PM Ignore fordmexico Report Abuse I think hybrids will come first. The distribution system and battery issues will need to be solved before we see widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
Kamakani Champion Author Hawaii Posts:1,439 Points:425,860 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:32:01 PM Ignore Kamakani Report Abuse It takes a car company about 10 yrs to change directions and tool up for a new product.... especially to change from gas to electric.
PissedCanuck Champion Author Toronto Posts:3,165 Points:685,375 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:26:16 PM Ignore PissedCanuck Report Abuse Unless gas prices shoot up fast and far, electric vehicles will be mainly for fleet customers.
BeaverBilly Champion Author Alberta Posts:4,127 Points:1,408,580 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:25:29 PM Ignore BeaverBilly Report Abuse I think he is close, maybe even longer. Besides, Police Dept's have to wait till they get plug-ins for hybrids at the local donut shops.
MnMarty All-Star Author Twin Cities Posts:601 Points:115,695 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:24:27 PM Ignore MnMarty Report Abuse Burning coal to generate electricity will "help our climate". Why is burning coal better for the climate than burning gasoline?
Art48 Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,602 Points:47,655 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:23:06 PM Ignore Art48 Report Abuse I have a friend that drove out from Tennessee to California and back in a Prius. No problem. Averaged 51 MPG.
jimsin630 Veteran Author Chicago Posts:488 Points:103,665 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:18:29 PM Ignore jimsin630 Report Abuse amen to the range complaint, but a hybrid would work for me, drive 10 miles each way to work
Art48 Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,602 Points:47,655 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:18:09 PM Ignore Art48 Report Abuse sillywagon - What do sunspots have to do with climate change? They are an 11 year cycle, and we are at the low point now. Please explain and site some references.
AC-302 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:13,452 Points:1,785,075 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:08:08 PM Ignore AC-302 Report Abuse Electric doesn't work fo rme, yet. When the range increases, I'll likely get one, too.
NavyStore Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,894 Points:1,021,935 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:06:56 PM Ignore NavyStore Report Abuse Just like the gradual adoption of gas powered cars happened after Ford introduced the cheap Model T.
Lukus Champion Author Halifax Posts:2,663 Points:544,445 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:06:56 PM Ignore Lukus Report Abuse If they are not based on Solar then I can't see all electric cars.
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:11,997 Points:2,383,970 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:04:20 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse If the value and price were there the transition would be swift. However, the price of the electric cars and hybrids do not currently make good economic sense.
jay4 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:5,056 Points:1,181,410 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:03:35 PM Ignore jay4 Report Abuse Sound plan.
zeddieiv Champion Author Columbia Posts:3,034 Points:932,235 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:03:13 PM Ignore zeddieiv Report Abuse Good Call Chris
Chris46 Champion Author Dayton Posts:9,192 Points:1,102,305 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:59:51 PM Ignore Chris46 Report Abuse We've been on oil for over 100 years. I suspect its a good guess we will be on oil for many years to come. Even with electric/hybrid/diesel/hydrogen/natural gas/etc/etc.
YLHandyman Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,686 Points:667,790 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:54:28 PM Ignore YLHandyman Report Abuse Just because they could sell all they can manufacture doesn't mean they will.
Chitowner Champion Author Omaha Posts:1,697 Points:481,270 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:50:27 PM Ignore Chitowner Report Abuse it is all dependent on gasoline prices you get to 7 dollars a gallon and electric will own the market
Gassed01 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,047 Points:690,505 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:46:28 PM Ignore Gassed01 Report Abuse Ya think? It will take time for the infrastructure to become available to support electric cars. That has to come first before people will buy them en mass.
1fulltank Champion Author Buffalo Posts:2,163 Points:413,780 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:42:45 PM Ignore 1fulltank Report Abuse Gradual is good, so that it can adjust to the needs of the market as it goes.
Chiron All-Star Author Tucson Posts:757 Points:283,615 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:36:11 PM Ignore Chiron Report Abuse It may well take a while and be the wave of the future,but I'm 51 and my pre unleaded octane boosted V-8 American steel cars will do me just fine for my lifetime.
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:3,058 Points:639,040 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:34:30 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse Not if we build electrical plants like crazy and make electricity cheap then give an incentive tax break to buy electric
heysailor Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:3,821 Points:1,189,200 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:30:40 PM Ignore heysailor Report Abuse Skip the batteries - go to fuel cells.
ACTown All-Star Author Oregon Posts:522 Points:598,510 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:25:55 PM Ignore ACTown Report Abuse Wehave to do something different than oil.
wiwhite87 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:712 Points:64,605 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:25:01 PM Ignore wiwhite87 Report Abuse Electric drive systems likely are the way of the future, but full electric in terms of battery-only driven cars will be slow to be adopted. They will always have a feel of being tethered by cord to a recharging station which at the moment is limited to converters and specialized equipment that stay away from the car (unless you have 12-24 hours for 110V slow charging). Would I own a battery electric? yes, in the form of a mini-car for around town, and only as a supplement for now, not my only vehicle.
ILANGE9 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,725 Points:457,020 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:21:32 PM Ignore ILANGE9 Report Abuse Depends on the price and the state of the economy.
indyjim Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,921 Points:1,184,490 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:20:38 PM Ignore indyjim Report Abuse It will until the price comes down. There must be a reasonable ROI.
RockCity Champion Author Denver Posts:1,916 Points:338,740 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:14:04 PM Ignore RockCity Report Abuse What happened to that kids 100 mpg carburetor?
lindact Champion Author New Haven Posts:3,193 Points:627,260 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:10:31 PM Ignore lindact Report Abuse All electric is a scary thought now with prices being what they are.
montytexas Champion Author Houston Posts:1,034 Points:596,145 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:04:53 PM Ignore montytexas Report Abuse Well, I guess in 10 years we will know how good of a prognosticator he was....
amerk73 Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,340 Points:486,435 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:03:57 PM Ignore amerk73 Report Abuse they think electric cars make gas and oil sheap
BillA Champion Author Portland Posts:11,092 Points:1,511,095 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:03:24 PM Ignore BillA Report Abuse we need smart ways to recharge electric cars before everyone buys one
IGM Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:74 Points:313,765 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:53:33 PM Ignore IGM Report Abuse I agree, it will be a long slow process.