The AMP, a Saturn Sky converted from gas to electric power, doesn't have the thrilling statistics of the Tesla Roadster. 0-60 in 6 seconds instead of 4, for example. But my S-Class Mercedes does 0-60 in 6 seconds too, and it sure does feel fast, so that might not make that much difference.

What might make more difference is that it's half the price of the Tesla - $50,000 instead of $109.000. And as a less complex project, delivery snags might - hopefully - be less of a problem. After two years of development, Tesla only recently delivered its first car - that's singular - to a customer.

A lot of potential Tesla customers were looking at that price point, so I wonder if the lesser acceleration time and the shorter range - about 150 miles instead of about 225 - will scare away buyers.

Hopefully not - the converted Saturn still looks very nice, and this segment could use more competition.

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