I don't drive an electric simply cause I don't need to buy a new car, mine run just fine.
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Newer EV technology, same problems.
Posted by Hates Idiots
10th Oct
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EVs Are Just A Transportation Alternative - Not the Solution
Posted by HappiHenri
14th Nov
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Why not?
Posted by finny@...
9th Oct
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Newer EV technology, same problems.
The story starkly points out why early EVs lost to fueled vehicles.
Higher purchase cost and limited range did not fit societies needs.
112 years later that is still the case.
Higher purchase cost and limited range did not fit societies needs.
112 years later that is still the case.
Posted by Hates Idiots
10th Oct
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People and Aristocrats
It's not about the vehicles, It's about people who have no respect to the land and others. Great minds don't need much to rely on. (Real Aristocats)
Posted by Elrandy
10th Oct
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EVs Are Just A Transportation Alternative - Not the Solution
I have nothing against EV's, except that some think that they are THE solution to gas powered cars. They are not- and never will be with current battery technology. But they are another alternate form of transportation - like gas, diesel or hybrid technologies.
Compared to hydro-carbon cars, EVs still have issues in consumer practicality:
> Very limited driving range
> Far less driving range when driven in heat or cold as power is used for heat or AC.
> Long charging times
> Charging station availability
> High purchase cost, even with government subsidies.
> Government subsidies - I do not like that the Government is using my tax $$ to incentivize consumer purchasing of a largely impractical technology. It's just pushing a big rock up hill.
Consumers are perfectly capable of making informed automotive decisions based on their needs and economics. For some who have short commutes, access to a charging stations during work hours, and live in mild climates - EVs may make sense. But for the majority of us other technologies cost less and offer far more practicality.
Compared to hydro-carbon cars, EVs still have issues in consumer practicality:
> Very limited driving range
> Far less driving range when driven in heat or cold as power is used for heat or AC.
> Long charging times
> Charging station availability
> High purchase cost, even with government subsidies.
> Government subsidies - I do not like that the Government is using my tax $$ to incentivize consumer purchasing of a largely impractical technology. It's just pushing a big rock up hill.
Consumers are perfectly capable of making informed automotive decisions based on their needs and economics. For some who have short commutes, access to a charging stations during work hours, and live in mild climates - EVs may make sense. But for the majority of us other technologies cost less and offer far more practicality.
Posted by HappiHenri
14th Nov