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Old 09-16-2008, 04:00 PM   #49
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Originally Posted by Stewie View Post
Why can't they use a battery that has better performance? The Tesla gets 220 miles per charge and it, too, uses Lithium Ion. They have a proprietary battery design but good grief GM, if you can't figure it out, buy the rights. 40 miles per charge is not acceptable to most people.
The Tesla also costs $109k. What happens if you need to take the Tesla on a 250 mile trip...you'll have to stop and recharge. I'm guessing the batteries are similar or possibly the same, GM is just bringing it to the masses in a more cost effective and practical manner.
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