tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9844581.post115039237458119557..comments2009-04-15T15:28:37.020-07:00Dahcredynshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17687525897516386077noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9844581.post-5495269949139021732009-04-15T15:28:00.000-07:002009-04-15T15:28:00.000-07:00I thought the original Honda Insight was very cool, but do you really think there is a strong market for a two seat vehicle? I guess if you could price it right to make it a commuter car.<br /><br />Still, if you could add 1 extra - even crappy - seat in the back, i think it would be much more functional since the average family has 2 kids. It still wouldn't be a family car, but your commuter vehicle could still pick up the kids in an emergency.Dahcredynshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17687525897516386077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9844581.post-48974909265796001292009-04-15T15:20:00.000-07:002009-04-15T15:20:00.000-07:00Honda had it right the first time! The 2000-2006 Insight, in ALUMINUM and weighing 1860 pounds, is still the highest-mileage mass-produced gasoline-powered car ever made. The 2010 Insight, in steel, is a step backward, technologically. This leaves a niche for a manufacturer who can offer a two passenger vehicle that gets 60 or more mpg.<br />RHRHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17271844192029972880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9844581.post-1150847538789618202006-06-20T16:52:00.000-07:002006-06-20T16:52:00.000-07:00Cool, "dahcredyns" thanks for the lead. I am no mechanic, but I am extremely interested in companies or research programs working on upgrades to the millions of cars that are already out there. If you have any additional info, please let me know - dems0608@yahoo.com - JDJDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03596042251174610665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9844581.post-1150738154009967742006-06-19T10:29:00.000-07:002006-06-19T10:29:00.000-07:00JD - UC-Irvine has done a lot of work converting convetional vehicles into hybrid plug-ins. Still, I doubt it would be very cost effective to hybridize your Explorer - unless you are an a very good mechanic.Dahcredynshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17687525897516386077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9844581.post-1150450735584986622006-06-16T02:38:00.000-07:002006-06-16T02:38:00.000-07:00I agree totally. NOt only is it time to move over to hybrids for the environment factor but also for teh fact that it would really ease our fuel expenses which has a deep implication again for the betterment of the world.zodingihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04579274812893990139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9844581.post-1150406872355819252006-06-15T14:27:00.000-07:002006-06-15T14:27:00.000-07:00'95 Ford Explorer owner. A happy owner, except for the fact that I want to get a Hybrid or upgrade. I doubt that what I am about to ask exists, but, do know of any companies in the US that could convert or "hybridize" my old Explorer into a more efficient vehicle and who is doing the research on this? Thanks, JDJDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03596042251174610665noreply@blogger.com