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Are high gas prices making you reconsider owning an electric vehicle?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
882 Votes

Are high gas prices making you reconsider owning an electric vehicle?

Yes, they are!

4

No, not really

15

Yes, they are!

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Brian Klein
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Brian Klein

I really wish I had one!

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k san
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k san

When charging stations are ubiquitous, I would seriously consider buying an EV.

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Ron Johansen
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Ron Johansen

We definitely ought to do away with fossil fuels, and EV's are a way to do it, but we ought to address our out of control car culture too and make vast, revolutionary investments into robust public transit.

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Michael Dinsmore
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Michael Dinsmore

What you do mean "reconsider"? I considered one before, now I'm strongly considering it.

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Gabe West
Gabe West

No one can afford one in this economy and Biden. Think buying a electric vehicle will help the environment, climate. Does not exist the climate is always changing

No, not really

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Dieter Heinzer
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Dieter Heinzer

I can buy a ****LOT**** of gasoline for the money an Electric Vehicle would cost... ****AND**** my gas-consuming vehicles are a ****LOT**** more cost-effective over the next 10 years ***AND*** much less damaging to the environment NOW and in the FUTURE. I will NEVER buy an EV.

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Gabe West
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Gabe West

People are being forced into buying one that's what the Biden administration wants because they think they are better for the environment, the climate is always changing their is no climate change

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Gabe West
Gabe West

Plus no one can afford one in this economy

Caleb
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Caleb

Electric cars are great for around town. They can not replace my truck for towing. Taking a boat to prineville reservoir from bend and back is pretty taxing if not impossible for most Electric vehicles currently. I don't want to make it home with 3% battery hoping nothing happens along the way.

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Pam W
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Pam W

I would never be able to afford an electric car and they are worse for the environment when it comes to the batteries in them. Plus a new battery would cost more than the care itself. And I wouldn't want one to begin with. It is the worst idea ever!!!

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Jessi Johnson Horn
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Jessi Johnson Horn

They are still to expensive, don't have a far enough reach and there is not enough infrastructure. We aren't there yet. Maybe in 10 years, but not now.

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Jon Krutsch
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Jon Krutsch

I am considering an electric vehicle, but gas prices really don't play a part in this decision.

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Steven Huillet
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Steven Huillet

Will never buy an electric vehicle! The cost and maintenance over the long term just don't pencil out.

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RO2312
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RO2312

I have a hybrid all wheel drive. I average 42 MPG. I haven't looked back. Charging station not required.

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Larry Ewart
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Larry Ewart

The arrogance of our country thinking we can make a difference in changing the climate is laughable. Especially when countries such as China, India, Russia and those in South America do not pay attention to any of it.

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Rick Allen
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Rick Allen

NOT HARDLY! First of all I do not like them and would never buy one! Secondly I will not be forced by the liberal lunatic left!!!

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Kevin Crabtree
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Kevin Crabtree

I will when they are feasible they are not I am in the auto business they have just as many negative's as positives. But in 5-10 years maybe we will see Hydrogen or Bio fueled would have been a better way to go but whatever Politicians think is best for us

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Clancy Prentice
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Clancy Prentice

We need to find a better way to store electricity before electric vehicles will be feasible for the whole of society.

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Should more penalties be added to the 14 day rule?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
339 Votes

Should more penalties be added to the 14 day rule?

Yes

6

No

2

Yes

6 Comments
Linda C Thornton
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Linda C Thornton

SO Many streets in Bend have become permanent parking places for homeless people! Check over be COSTCO....horrible, messy, unsightly!!!! Not to mention a driving hazard!!!! Linda Thornton Desalibo@aol.com

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Dave Leverick
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Dave Leverick

I shouldn't be surprised it's more of the same government bull How come our Congress person help out

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Kathi McDonald
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Kathi McDonald

This is the most silly question ever! If they are breaking the rule they should be fined like everyone else! To have the local residents that pay taxes and have their residence set up there put up with this is off the chart! Is so wrong! Something needs to be done! Very sad, very wrong!!! Wake UP!

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Joe Ottlinger
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Joe Ottlinger

Absolutely yes. No real punishment is the same as encouragement. These folks need to have a reason to change their situation.

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Kathi McDonald
Kathi McDonald

Absolutely right!!!! To put up with years of this is WRONG!!!!!

Brian Carpenter
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Brian Carpenter

I pay taxes to live here. Can I go out into the national forrest and build a 3600sqf foot house anywhere I choose and live for free? The USFS would kick me out immediately without any of the excuses they use for the homeless issue.

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No

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Kwanzaa Bro
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Kwanzaa Bro

Brilliant idea going on the local news to announce that you are leaving because of your homeless neighbors. You just knocked a good 30% or more off your property value. So long, you won't be missed.

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Guy Brooke
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Guy Brooke

Penalties for the homeless, how does that work ?

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Will the new parking system reduce congestion in downtown Bend?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
209 Votes

Will the new parking system reduce congestion in downtown Bend?

Yes

0

No

4

Yes

0 Comments
No one has commented yet

No

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Jim Hipp
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Jim Hipp

Is there nothing that central oregon won't waste tax dollars on? Have we become so dependent on A.I. that we can't even find a parking spot without help? Seriously!

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Ben Hargis
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Ben Hargis

How stupid is this? It will only cause an urgency to hurry up and get a spot before someone else..... The signs will be vandalized and spray painted on.

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Jordan Rhodes
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Jordan Rhodes

Sign is so difficult to read. If you are anything but the vehicle in front (wall and greenwood specifically), now vehicles are slowing down IN the intersection to try and read it.

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