On the Move 9-26-11

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What to consider when shopping for electrics, hybrids LOS ANGELES — Electric cars

are back. Popular in early automotive his-

tory, electrics quickly got smoked by their internal-combustion-driv-en cousins.

But in this age of volatile gas prices and climate worries, these clean, quiet vehicles are winning new fans. Advances in technology have improved their range and power. Companies are rolling them out in every flavor.

Need a small SUV? Take a look at the Toyota RAV4 electric hitting the market next year. How about a

luxury sedan? There’s the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid, which the automaker compares to a Mase-rati Quattroporte but with better mileage and lower emissions than a Toyota Prius. Do you lean toward small, practical sedans that seat five? The Nissan Leaf may be your ticket.

Although existing offerings and the EVs about to come out are com-parable to many conventional gas-oline-powered vehicles in virtually every aspect but range, they aren’t for everyone.

Here’s what to consider if you are thinking of making an elec-tric vehicle or plug-in hybrid your next drive.

Be prepared to pay moreA glance at the sticker prices

says it all. You are going to pay more for the privilege of being able to zip along powered by electrons rather than fossil fuel. The cost of a home charging station adds an expense you don’t have with a gasoline car, but it does add con-venience.

When you take the purchase price, add in the cost of three years of maintenance, three years of fuel and a home charging station, then back out the expected resale price, a Chevrolet Volt will run almost $9,000 more than a similar-size

By Jerry HirschLos Angeles Times

See ELECTRICS, Page 6

Comparing fuel economyWhat it costs to drive 25 miles in electric cars vs. other fuel-efficient cars:

© 2011 MCTSource: Environmental Protection Agency, Union of Concerned ScientistsGraphic: Jerry Hirsch / Los Angeles Times

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conventional-engine Hyundai Elantra and about $5,000 more than the current Prius hybrid before sales taxes and reg-istration fees. A Leaf has a lower sticker price and qualifies for more incentives, depending on your state. It will cost about $6,500 more than an Elantra and about $3,500 more than a Prius before taxes and registration fees.

Philosophy or economicsIs it worth the added expense to

reduce your dependence on oil? What are you willing to pay to reduce car-bon emissions in your neighborhood? The Leaf creates about 1.8 tons of carbon emissions in a year’s driving, or about 13,500 miles, according to federal estimates. A Honda Accord spews 6.2 tons of carbon emissions traveling the same distance. If you can keep a Volt — which has a gas engine to kick in and make electric-ity when the battery runs out — on mostly electric power, you will put up carbon numbers closer to the Leaf.

Think about your driveFace it. If you have a mega-com-

mute, you will be better off in a hybrid or conventional fuel-efficient vehi-cle.

Motorists who commute about 40 miles or less, or who have easy access to a workplace charging station, will be able to make better use of an EV because they won’t be limited by the shorter range of the vehicles.

But even then, be careful. The Toy-

ota Prius Plug-in Hybrid that goes on sale next year will have an all-electric range of only about 13 miles. After that, the gasoline engine starts. People who drive more than 13 to 15 miles a day might be better off buy-ing a conventional hybrid or fuel-efficient gas-powered car and saving the premium they would pay for the plug-in and the expense of a home charging station.

A Nissan Leaf, and some of its rivals hitting the market in the com-ing months, will go roughly 75 miles or more on one charge. That’s enough for a longer commute, but because the Leaf, the Ford Focus Electric and similar cars are pure electric vehicles, there’s no backup gas motor to engage and provide a safety net.

Charging into chargingEVs make the most sense for

people who can charge at home, and that rules out most apartment and condo dwellers for now. A home charging station is going to set you back about $2,000 and possibly more, depending on the wiring in your home. You will also need to clear out space in your garage to park a car — imag-ine that!

And you are going to have to research electricity rates. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, a Leaf owner who drives 13,500 miles annually will pay from $393 to $725 for Los Angeles Department of Water and Power electricity, depending on off-peak or peak charging sched-ules.

ElectricsFrom Page 1

Factory-built car is for wheelchair usersThe first factory-built vehicle

designed specifically to transport wheel-chair users rolled off the line earlier this month.

The MV-1 is manufactured at AM General’s assembly plant in Mishawaka, Ind., using a Roush chassis and a Ford engine and transmission, according to the automaker, Miami-based VPG.

The $40,000 car — buying a regular vehicle and having it converted costs around $55,000 — comes with a wide ramp, a 56-by-36-inch entryway and 190-plus cubic feet of interior room, which seats six.

“This is the first and only automo-bile designed and engineered to meet

or exceed the vehicle guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act,” said VPG CEO Dave Schembri, who was president of Smart USA.

He added that government assis-tance is available to defray the cost of an MV-1.

“There was a void in the market,” Schembri said. “The origin was the

plea by disability groups for acces-sible taxis.”

An estimated 3.3 million Ameri-cans age 15 and older use wheelchairs, according to the U.S. Census.

“I had a sister in a wheelchair,” Schembri said. “She passed away in 1990. I can’t tell you how a vehicle like this would’ve changed her life. She felt so self-conscious about being trans-ferred in and out. ... This would’ve defi-nitely improved her quality of life.”

The MV-1 will be sold through more than 40 existing U.S. dealerships, VPG said.

The first one went to Hall of Fame Miami Dolphins linebacker Nick Buoni-conti’s son, Marc Buoniconti, who was paralyzed from the shoulders down dur-ing a 1985 college football game.

By Zlati MeyerDetroit Free Press

The $40,000 car comes with a wide ramp, a 56-by-36-inch entryway and 190-plus cubic feet of interior room, which seats six.

Shaking suspension is one way to test ball joints

QUESTION: The ball joints on my 2007 GMC Yukon were diagnosed by an independent shop as needing replacement. The truck has 55,000 miles and is under warranty. When I took it to the dealer, they shook the wheels and told me there was nothing wrong with the ball joints. It is my understanding that the ’07 models had ball joints without Zerk fittings to allow lubricating with a grease gun.

My concern is the greaseless joints are pre-maturely failing and I’m getting the runaround from the dealer on the warran-ty claim. The “shaking” or “rocking” of the wheel seems very subjective in evaluating ball joints. Are there alternative wear indi-cators for determining replacement?

ANSWER: Pulling or pushing up and down on the suspension is the correct initial test for worn ball joints. If play is seen or felt with this simple test, GM then suggests measuring the play in the upper and/or lower ball joint with a dial indicator. If measurable play is more than 2 milli-meters (0.08 inch), the ball joint needs replacement.

By the way, there’s no inherent problem with “greaseless” suspension components — they are lubricated and sealed when manufactured and require no periodic maintenance.

Q: My 2002 Ford Wind-star’s “ABS” and “Brake” lights come on intermit-tently. Our service man has replaced the pads and turned the drums. This works for a while, but then both lights come on again. I’ve been told that the brakes are fine but the antilock brake system (ABS) is probably not work-ing when the light comes on. What is going on here?

A: If the brake warn-

ing light comes on, there is the potential for a serious hydraulic brake problem that could affect the safety of the vehicle. The brakes are not working fine. Yes, when the brake warning light illuminates, the ABS will also be disabled and the ABS warning light will come on.

The brake warning light will light up for one of three primary reasons: low brake fluid level in the master cyl-inder, hydraulic pressure loss or significant differ-ence in one-half of the diag-onal hydraulic brake sys-tem, or the parking brake mechanism sticking on.

First and foremost, have a dealer or qualified shop check for and fix or elimi-nate any of the above issues causing the brake light to come on. A scan tool should be able to pull any diagnos-tic trouble codes from the brake and ABS systems.

Q: We recently pur-chased a 2009 Ford Escape with about 37,000 miles on it. Last weekend I was washing and waxing the car and I noticed a bit of rust and paint bubbling along the bottom inside edge of the tailgate. We didn’t buy this car at a Ford dealership, but I was won-dering if there were any bulletins about this problem and if they would fix this. If not, do I just scrape it off and apply primer or touch-up paint?

A: My Alldata automo-tive database did not find any Ford bulletins covering paint problems on this vehi-cle, but you could certainly call a Ford dealer to double-check.

And yes, you should do something to restore the rust and bubbled paint now before it gets worse. Remember, rust never sleeps. — Paul Brand is an automo-tive troubleshooter and for-

mer race-car driver. Send questions to him at paul-

brandstartribune.com.

By Paul BrandStar Tribune (Minneapolis)

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Michael J. Walsh does not use any fossil fuels to power his Nissan Leaf as he charges the batteries with a solar cells built into the roof. He is shown in Ran-cho Mirage, Calif.


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More parents are doing just that, according to a nationwide leasing business. The number of one-year leas-es for high school seniors is up 17 percent from a year ago, says LeaseTrader.com, a short-term leasing mar-ketplace.

The reason: Demand for leased cars shot up this year after Japan’s earthquake and tsunami shrank the number of new cars available, mak-ing used cars pricier and harder to find.

A look at one-year leas-es:

How they workRather than enter a new

full-term lease, parents typi-

cally take over the remaining 12 to 14 months of an exist-ing lease.

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n No down payment.n Lease contract expires

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Consn No car after a year.n Insurance costs are high-

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additional insurance to cov-er their losses if the car is damaged.

n Mileage limits restric-tions result in extra charges if you exceed the remaining allotted miles outlined in the lease terms, which typical-ly run from 8,000 to 14,000 miles.

n Upkeep costs could be higher than on a car you own, because this is the bank’s vehicle and you will be held to certain standards for reg-ular maintenance.

What’s popularThe Mazda 3, Toyota

Yaris and Mini Cooper are among the popular mod-els being leased to students for the year before they head off to college. Aver-age prices recently ranged from $185 a month to rough-ly $235 a month on Lease-Trader.

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