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  1. slewinson

    slewinson Junior Member

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    Hi to all from Downunder.

    I have just become the owner of a Gen 3 iTech. We also own Lexus CT200h and RX450h hybrids and I am sold on the efficiency and driving experience.

    Cheers
    Simon
     
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  2. bisco

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    congrats and welcome! all the best.(y)
     
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    I completely agree. I'll go so far to say that I doubt I will ever own a non-hybrid vehicle again.
     
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    You might go all electric with solar charging
     
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    I'm waiting for the next matter transporter as in star trek. Should I hold my breath?:sneaky:(n):confused:
     
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  6. slewinson

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    That would be great but I live in a rural town and need an absolute minimum of 350Km real world range to be useful. The Tesla would be great but I have doubts about their long term reliability (both vehicle and company) as well,as their affordability in Australia.

    Simon
     
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    Only if you like turning a pretty shade of blue.:eek::confused: :whistle:

    Simon
     
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  8. wjtracy

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    I was going to invite you to join the USA pro-Hybrid lobby group, but (1) there is none. and (2) you are from down under. Do they have incentives for hybrids and/or plug-ins down there?
     
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  9. slewinson

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    Yes, but they are trivial. I get a $100 reduction in my annual registration for owning a hybrid. There are some purchase concessions for EVs but even a newish Nissan Leaf is about $35K.

    Simon
     
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    Actually $100/year is not too bad.
     
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