Substantial government subsidies for the manufacture and sale of the vehicles and supporting infrastructure are meant to jump-start an entire industry, but will prices really come down as much as hoped? How soon? How long will taxpayers stomach footing the bill for niche buyers? I remain as skeptical as I am enthusiastic.
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Joe Wiesenfelder
Former Executive Editor Joe Wiesenfelder, a Cars.com launch veteran, led the car evaluation effort. He owns a 1984 Mercedes 300D and a 2002 Mazda Miata SE.