They have arrived

So I've been singing the praises of alternative fuel vehicles (as in electric/hydrogen/hybrids, not as in E85), but so far they've all been gorgeous sports cars presently WAY beyond the buying power of most of the public. Phoenix Motorcars' designs won't be more affordable any time in the immediate future, but I bet they will be more widely received once they are.

photo courtesy of Phoenix Motorcars' website

The main issue regarding fuel-efficiency remains - just because you're driving an electric SUV doesn't mean that you're not still carrying around a lot of extra useless weight (a la the 'one person in a Ford Expedition' routine), but I bet Phoenix realizes it's in their best interests to make trucks and SUVs as light as they safely can, and I bet they will. It will be interesting if they grow to the point that they can take on the Big 3's gasoline fleets.