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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:1,887 Points:500,025 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Nov 22, 2009 4:17:10 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse NICE ATTITUDE!
YLHandyman Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,660 Points:662,915 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2009 11:51:16 AM Ignore YLHandyman Report Abuse No hurry until they find themselves far behind.
Jarol Champion Author Iowa Posts:2,453 Points:442,185 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2009 9:47:51 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:8,170 Points:457,255 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2009 5:51:34 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:3,688 Points:867,845 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2009 12:38:34 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:2,150 Points:362,735 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:25:56 PM 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:186,204 Points:962,575 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:09:38 PM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse I thought Toyota owned these rights ...
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,702 Points:539,620 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:08:42 PM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse we'll see how the u.s. electrical grid handles this presumed gradual adoption.
bell05 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,501 Points:731,230 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:04:35 PM Ignore bell05 Report Abuse judgemobile, you may be right.
QuentD All-Star Author Georgia Posts:588 Points:352,320 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 11:04:21 PM Ignore QuentD Report Abuse I have to give them credit for going in with their eyes wide open.
Dancin Champion Author Toronto Posts:3,772 Points:1,643,315 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:53:12 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:4,009 Points:822,275 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:50:20 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:2,953 Points:514,895 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:49:52 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:2,004 Points:1,329,220 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:46:22 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:2,419 Points:484,350 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:43:40 PM Ignore BBHybrid Report Abuse Depends on the price and the state of the economy.
AtascaderoHound Veteran Author California Posts:397 Points:554,365 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:40:51 PM Ignore AtascaderoHound Report Abuse Don't underestimate electrics especially for second/short commute cars.
DustyHorse All-Star Author Virginia Posts:707 Points:351,950 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:40:26 PM Ignore DustyHorse Report Abuse That actually sounds like a reasonable prediction.
Art48 Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,534 Points:46,055 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:37:29 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:1,563 Points:137,955 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:36:26 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:1,418 Points:421,105 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:32:01 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:3,145 Points:681,475 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:26:16 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:4,097 Points:1,402,630 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:25:29 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:114,595 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:24:27 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:1,534 Points:46,055 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:23:06 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 10:18:29 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:1,534 Points:46,055 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:18:09 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:13,392 Points:1,779,125 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:08:08 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:1,867 Points:1,016,940 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:06:56 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:2,638 Points:539,470 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:06:56 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:11,967 Points:2,378,020 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:04:20 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:5,031 Points:1,176,535 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:03:35 PM Ignore jay4 Report Abuse Sound plan.
zeddieiv Champion Author Columbia Posts:3,007 Points:927,550 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 10:03:13 PM Ignore zeddieiv Report Abuse Good Call Chris
Chris46 Champion Author Dayton Posts:9,118 Points:1,098,550 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:59:51 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:3,660 Points:662,915 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:54:28 PM Ignore YLHandyman Report Abuse Just because they could sell all they can manufacture doesn't mean they will.
Chitowner Champion Author Omaha Posts:1,683 Points:477,510 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:50:27 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:1,014 Points:685,305 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:46:28 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:2,133 Points:407,830 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:42:45 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:751 Points:280,670 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:36:11 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:3,053 Points:635,065 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:34:30 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:3,796 Points:1,184,325 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:30:40 PM Ignore heysailor Report Abuse Skip the batteries - go to fuel cells.
ACTown All-Star Author Oregon Posts:504 Points:593,795 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:25:55 PM Ignore ACTown Report Abuse Wehave to do something different than oil.
wiwhite87 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:708 Points:63,825 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:25:01 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:1,705 Points:452,370 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:21:32 PM Ignore ILANGE9 Report Abuse Depends on the price and the state of the economy.
indyjim Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,896 Points:1,178,765 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:20:38 PM Ignore indyjim Report Abuse It will until the price comes down. There must be a reasonable ROI.
RockCity Champion Author Denver Posts:1,887 Points:334,160 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:14:04 PM Ignore RockCity Report Abuse What happened to that kids 100 mpg carburetor?
lindact Champion Author New Haven Posts:3,163 Points:622,810 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:10:31 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:592,445 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:04:53 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:486,085 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:03:57 PM Ignore amerk73 Report Abuse they think electric cars make gas and oil sheap
BillA Champion Author Portland Posts:11,073 Points:1,507,410 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 9:03:24 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:312,015 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2009 8:53:33 PM Ignore IGM Report Abuse I agree, it will be a long slow process.