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Why Pay More?

Posted April 13, 2011 8:53 AM

A recent survey gauging market interest in electric vehicles asked a question reminiscent of early recycling days. In the 1990s, some folks thought consumers might be willing to pay 10 or 20 percent more for goods with recycled content. Apparently, the concept is resurrected, with some expecting EV buyers to be willing to pay a significant premium for an electric car. But should they?

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04/13/2011 11:01 AM

Down to economics...
If the premioum price was covered by fuel/tax savings over say 3 years I'd consider it, but at the moment you have to be wading around in spare cash to consider it.
Hang on I'll check this years bonus to see if it covers it...
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Nah...
Zero bonus, not quite enough... maybe I should be in banking?
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04/13/2011 4:27 PM

I try to pay more for less any time I can.

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04/14/2011 8:46 AM

As a recent US T-Mobile tv commercial states:

"It makes sense if you don't think about it."

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04/14/2011 8:50 AM

If people are willing to pay more, then why not charge more?

No, the consumer shouldn't have to pay more, but until sales go down, the price won't drop.

It's "green" right?
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