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JT Moderator	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 9:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Which of these vehicle types will you most likely own in the future? Hybrid Electric Diesel Flex-fuel Natural gas None of these Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Which of these vehicle types will you most likely own in the future?
Hybrid
Electric
Diesel
Flex-fuel
Natural gas
None of these

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,603 Points:1,194,485 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 8:35:43 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse NONE
Kingg116 Rookie Author Chicago Posts:20 Points:21,600 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 8:35:05 AM Ignore Kingg116 Report Abuse I can see that natural gas or electric will become more common once we begin to develop HOME refueling connections. This only becomes difficult if you drive more than a handful of miles each day, plan on more extensive highway driving, or have capacity to run about the same distance on your fuel source that a conventional fuel tank has now. It will take a combined, proactive approach from both the automakers and fuel distributors to develop the infrastructure to provide these alternative fuels to make them attractive to both the retailer and consumer alike, which won't happen without a definitive need. Unfortunately even in today's political climate, there is no need since we still have good ol' oil flowing (no matter the cost) and too many regulatory hands are in the pockets of the oil producers. No matter what the fuel source, the market will still dictate that we will be paying 20-40 cents per mile for this energy to run our vehicles.
riceburner1 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:705 Points:57,575 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 7:10:54 AM Ignore riceburner1 Report Abuse Comfort,, is what I am looking for not economy.. Looking for CHANGE in the gas price, but just like the dysfunctional President and Congress we have there is no CHANGE! From HOPE AND CHANGE to HOPE THERE IS CHANGE !
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,860,855 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 7:10:15 AM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse diesel.
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,397 Points:2,062,540 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 6:46:49 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse hybrid
leveit2clever Champion Author Cleveland Posts:7,246 Points:451,635 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 6:33:24 AM Ignore leveit2clever Report Abuse Mine is going to be a natural grass doobie mobile.
bloonfoot Sophomore Author Cleveland Posts:132 Points:892,415 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 6:26:56 AM Ignore bloonfoot Report Abuse I don't know whether it's a standard feature on many new cars and trucks, but I see a lot more now that are identified as flex-fuel. It's likely that will become more common. With the immense infrastructure costs to adopt electric or natural gas, it will be years before they will become commonplace. Electrics are still limited by what limited them in the first place...battery capability. Until we come up with a better battery, electric cars will remain a novelty vehicle for city dwellers. Natural gas is even less available than propane. Conservatives will hate reading this, but until there are subsidies for these alternatives, they will not reach their potential. Do you know any corporations raring to get into the business of providing charging stations or natural gas refueling stations? I don't. So flex-fuel will probably be what powers my next car or van (whichever gives up the ghost first). A hybrid might be an alternative for me, but there are still issues with the cost of replacing the batteries. I prefer to drive a car into the ground, so I know it would be at my expense.
cinciguy Rookie Author Cincinnati Posts:4 Points:148,810 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 6:23:24 AM Ignore cinciguy Report Abuse Electric. The question doesn't specify near or distant future. I would say electric in the distant future like over 10 years. If they can make them to go longer distances at a lower price, I think they will eventually replace gasoline engines.
CouponKayla Rookie Author Maryland Posts:3 Points:3,610 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 5:29:07 AM Ignore CouponKayla Report Abuse None of these
boppaMI Rookie Author Michigan Posts:36 Points:655,345 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 5:04:09 AM Ignore boppaMI Report Abuse Flex-fuel will be the way to go. I do too much high way driving to use either a hybrid or electric vehicle. Diesels still stink. I am afraid with the increase of natural gas vehicles, the price of the fuel will rise sharply
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,853 Points:2,499,315 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 4:56:07 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Diesel.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,254 Points:2,578,705 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 3:34:43 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse None of these
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,576 Points:1,854,335 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 3:33:27 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse diesal if fuel was cheaper
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,576 Points:1,854,335 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 3:33:01 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse none
aeroflyer12 Rookie Author Houston Posts:1 Points:22,855 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 3:27:20 AM Ignore aeroflyer12 Report Abuse We have more natural gas now than ever. Priced at a all time low. What happened to these natural gas truck stops that were making big news across the country last year. It seems gasoline will always drive the American automobile. The gasoline producers and the government will make sure of it.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,698 Points:2,745,475 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 2:59:10 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse None
neptune2008 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,711 Points:1,697,200 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 2:57:36 AM Ignore neptune2008 Report Abuse hemp engine
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,097 Points:1,838,385 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 1:41:09 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Not sure?
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,146 Points:2,732,530 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 12:57:38 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse none of these
Retowered Champion Author Colorado Posts:8,717 Points:2,713,115 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 11:16:39 PM Ignore Retowered Report Abuse I will stay with Gas can't afford the others.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,665 Points:2,228,140 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 10:59:59 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse None of these
GoGoGoodyear Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,118 Points:530,970 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 10:55:07 PM Ignore GoGoGoodyear Report Abuse I was going to choose diesel, but then reality set in. Unless hell freezes over or I win the lottery I will be driving my same old clunkers until their wheels fall off. Then I will probably buy another used vehicle, so it will also be gasoline powered.
richgCA Rookie Author Riverside Posts:7 Points:6,170 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 10:29:40 PM Ignore richgCA Report Abuse Electric
nd73 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,085 Points:492,010 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 9:13:19 PM Ignore nd73 Report Abuse Whatever happened to the idea of solar powered vehicles? Maybe we can invent a combo solar- and wind-powered vehicle so we could drive for free in any weather!
ranger1169 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:3,115 Points:538,815 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 9:07:58 PM Ignore ranger1169 Report Abuse none of these
mzcruiser Rookie Author Milwaukee Posts:57 Points:368,040 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 7:16:02 PM Ignore mzcruiser Report Abuse I like the Hybrids because I do alot more city driving.
dollarwatcher Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:8,085 Points:1,562,920 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 7:05:58 PM Ignore dollarwatcher Report Abuse Diesel would probaably be the best depending on your winter temps.
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,397 Points:2,062,540 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 6:55:45 PM Ignore keo Report Abuse hybrid
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,582 Points:1,837,985 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 6:37:11 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse CNG!
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,665 Points:2,228,140 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 4:59:11 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse None of these
cal072557 Rookie Author Pennsylvania Posts:37 Points:175,400 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 4:17:12 PM Ignore cal072557 Report Abuse Love my diesel and hope to go that way again in future. How about a Fred Flintstone Car??
Cadker Champion Author Chattanooga Posts:4,479 Points:161,310 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 2:24:47 PM Ignore Cadker Report Abuse Chicken poop fuelled engine.
MaryKayByBJ Sophomore Author Orange County Posts:167 Points:63,165 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 2:13:03 PM Ignore MaryKayByBJ Report Abuse Already have a diesel which is pretty efficient and the engine itself will last a long time - not contribute to junkyard crowding In the future, I would like an electric which can also be charged with solar panels. I have seen various ones for quite a few years in the solar competitions which drive all the way across the US. So far these are only prototypes and for one person with almost zero cargo - but there is hope! In the meantime, I am looking at small high mileage options for around town.
oobloob Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,640 Points:1,476,310 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 2:02:26 PM Ignore oobloob Report Abuse A horse drawn buggy. It will be useful when civilization falls apart in December.
srttutt Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:3 Points:348,510 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 1:21:56 PM Ignore srttutt Report Abuse i want a truck.... that is the first thing ... then mpg.. next
Beckler Rookie Author New Brunswick Posts:1 Points:1,370 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 12:49:06 PM Ignore Beckler Report Abuse If I have the money, which I probably won't, then I want my next car to be a Tesla. If you look at their upcoming Model S, you see there's not much downside except for long distance road trips--you'd have to plan where to charge. But hopefully more charging stations will be installed sooner rather than later. Let's move to renewable-power-charged EV's ASAP. Dirty old internal combustion engines are clunky and obsolete.
spunky4443 Champion Author Washington Posts:5,311 Points:1,335,945 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 12:40:10 PM Ignore spunky4443 Report Abuse I like the Diesel.
LongPlay Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:4,386 Points:1,267,875 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 12:21:43 PM Ignore LongPlay Report Abuse Living at the edge of town, I can approach highway mileage in daily driving so why pay for some fancy car?!
Lucytornado Rookie Author Reading Posts:9 Points:1,230 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 11:18:19 AM Ignore Lucytornado Report Abuse Hard to say, I like the Hybrids but I dont do much city driving so they are not to effective then. Maybe I would try an electric car
quattro02 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,530 Points:193,680 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 10:49:13 AM Ignore quattro02 Report Abuse Diesel makes the most sense now. CNG and hydrogen fuel cells may make sense down the road a little.
Bellise Rookie Author Ontario Posts:3 Points:1,710 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 10:46:59 AM Ignore Bellise Report Abuse More than likely regular fuel.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,932 Points:2,389,055 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 10:22:22 AM Ignore chui Report Abuse reg. oil
dickBC Rookie Author Abbotsford Posts:1 Points:720 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 9:54:44 AM Ignore dickBC Report Abuse In the future no person will be able to afford to drive, we will probably go back to horse and buggy
capt455 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:1,427 Points:826,265 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 9:44:38 AM Ignore capt455 Report Abuse Hard to say, since I'm probably about 5 years from another new car purchase, but I'd say hybrid, specifically a plug in hybrid, if the price has moderated enough by then.
retbpd Sophomore Author Washington Posts:135 Points:139,210 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 9:44:13 AM Ignore retbpd Report Abuse Most likely for me it will be a diesel. We just bought a new car and the truck is a 2003. I tow a good bit and I like the extra power of a diesel. The cost of fuel is more but the truck is not a daily driver.
USNDVR All-Star Author Jacksonville Posts:794 Points:547,510 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 9:22:41 AM Ignore USNDVR Report Abuse Hydrogen converted from water
AlTraveler All-Star Author Alabama Posts:626 Points:1,231,045 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 8:52:26 AM Ignore AlTraveler Report Abuse None of these
EnglbrtPdicamnt Champion Author Worcester Posts:4,955 Points:155,485 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 8:40:51 AM Ignore EnglbrtPdicamnt Report Abuse Hamster powered engine.
riceburner1 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:705 Points:57,575 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 8:31:18 AM Ignore riceburner1 Report Abuse Frankly, I will be looking for comfort NOT fuel efficiency.. Too late for me to be worrying about saving a few pennies for the future as the future is here now and I am living it to the fullest.. But I do like my comfort !! Time to get on my Motorcycle and burn up some more GAS and CREATE some more of those harmful emissions so that the ozone get destroyed and I can increase GLOBAL WARMING !! BTW I HAVE A VERY COMFORTABLE MOTORCYCLE !! In case you wondered !!
stillapourman Sophomore Author Ohio Posts:116 Points:32,595 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 8:20:11 AM Ignore stillapourman Report Abuse None or the above
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,853 Points:2,499,315 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 8:06:02 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Diesel.