[Leica] Not buying a Hummer

[raimo.m.korhonen at uusikaupunki.fi (Raimo K)]

Which Prius is driven fewer miles than which Hummer and why?
IIRC it is the Hummer that spends more time in the repair shop.
All the best! Raimo K


wildlightphoto@earthlink.net wrote:
> Another link that might explain the Prius vs. Hummer costs:
>
> http://cnwmr.com/nss-folder/automotiveenergy
>
> In a nutshell the Prius is not expected to be on the road as long as the
> Hummer nor for as many miles because it's emerging technology likely to be
> made obsolete by rapid technological development sooner than the Hummer,
> which uses off-the-shelf GM components.
>
> The Hummer's off-the-shelf components are easier and less energy-intensive
> to recycle and are more likely to be re-used when the original vehicle they
> were installed in is retired.  Also the Prius is driven fewer miles
> annually so the energy cost of manufacture and disposal is spread over
> fewer miles.
>
> HTH.  I'm still not buying a Hummer.
>
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com
>
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