Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006) Reviews
- Starring:
- Greg "Gadget" Abbott, Dave Barthmuss, (more)
- Director(s):
- Chris Paine
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Category:
- Documentary, Independent Films
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful This is a must watch DVD unless you have stock in the oil companies. We as americans must do something about how the oil companies and our goverment control what mileage our cars get or new ... Read More This is a must watch DVD unless you have stock in the oil companies. We as americans must do something about how the oil companies and our goverment control what mileage our cars get or new technology. Write your congressmen or women. Plan trips more accordingly. Becuase until we all do something we will continue paying the oil companies and increase their Billions of dollars in profits. I had more to say but Blockbuster must be owned by an oil company. And wouldn't allow me to post it here. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful It is generally pretty good, informative. I strongly suggest this movie. But they neglected to mention following, keep in mind when watching:
-EV1 may have been leased between $250-$400/month but ... Read More It is generally pretty good, informative. I strongly suggest this movie. But they neglected to mention following, keep in mind when watching:
-EV1 may have been leased between $250-$400/month but they were experimental. They were basically given away at that low prices just to put test cars on the street. Low volume production and experimental (not serial production) parts and batteries it probably cost about $100.000.. Software companies do that all the time, they even give you the software free during testing (beta) phase.
-GM had to support EV1 on the market. This means, they should keep technicians trained, produce spare parts and run supply chain to provide spare parts to those EV1s on the street. For a small fleet this costs a lot of money.
Don't get me wrong, I still say GM shouldn't neglect the market for EVs, because they are easier to produce than internal combustion cars and if GM doesn't , some Korean, Chinese or Japanese car company will. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful i really enjoyed this movie because it really opens up your eyes to the world of electric cars and how they can help in saving our environment...i think everyone should be forced to see this movie ... Read More i really enjoyed this movie because it really opens up your eyes to the world of electric cars and how they can help in saving our environment...i think everyone should be forced to see this movie because it is so eye opening Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful This one will make you think. I happen to live in a city with electric buses. There was quite an uproar locally when they tried to remove them totally. with gas approaching $4/gallon i think a ... Read More This one will make you think. I happen to live in a city with electric buses. There was quite an uproar locally when they tried to remove them totally. with gas approaching $4/gallon i think a national uproar is needed. the Hybrid plug-in is the way to go. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful There is so much about this that the general public has not been shown. A must see. I would have liked to have seen a little research into the corporate connections that existed on the boards of ... Read More There is so much about this that the general public has not been shown. A must see. I would have liked to have seen a little research into the corporate connections that existed on the boards of the automakers. Most folks don't realize that corporate officers often fill multiple positions on boards of several corporations at the same time or consecutively eg. automakers and energy corps. I hope we are allowed to switch before it is too late to make a difference. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 4 people found this review helpful Remember...there are three sides to every story. Concept is good, however I tend to wonder why other countries have not produced such a vehicle with success. There are plenty of car manufacturers ... Read More Remember...there are three sides to every story. Concept is good, however I tend to wonder why other countries have not produced such a vehicle with success. There are plenty of car manufacturers other than the US. I'd watch it but recognize it's from ONE point of view. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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