Can Ford, Stellanits, Honda, Toyota, Nissan be far behind? Looks like huge changes are coming. They don’t do anything for me [[at this point) but I’m a fossil, my opinion doesn’t count.
Can Ford, Stellanits, Honda, Toyota, Nissan be far behind? Looks like huge changes are coming. They don’t do anything for me [[at this point) but I’m a fossil, my opinion doesn’t count.
So far Tesla has their EV cars.
Since gas station margins are so tight I would think the price of gas would increase with less gas vehicles on the road and less stations each year. This would further speed the switch to ev. Of course gas powered cars won't disappear overnight but I worry about all the independent repair shops who won't have the money or training to fix ev's. I'm sure a few large chains like Goodyear, Firestone, etc. will still compete with dealerships for that business.
Obummer pushed for this and it was a disaster with battery company’s.
All this does is cause irreversible pollution from mining and put americans on dependency to foreign countries for lithium.
We are already the cleanest nation and this does nothing for global pollution with China India and Russia all businesses as usual!
https://money.cnn.com/2012/10/22/new...ies/index.html
That link doesn't provide any proof of what you said.Obummer pushed for this and it was a disaster with battery company’s.
All this does is cause irreversible pollution from mining and put americans on dependency to foreign countries for lithium.
We are already the cleanest nation and this does nothing for global pollution with China India and Russia all businesses as usual!
https://money.cnn.com/2012/10/22/new...ies/index.html
Yes, big changes are in the works!
Uncanny how this thread went political. Sigh.
That aside, considering the electric vehicles have a maximum range of, say, 200, 250 miles, how will I be able to drive from my adopted home here in Las Vegas back to Detroit [[which I do once a year) without stopping for lengthy re-charges? Bad enough having to stop for gas, which I do when I grab a quick burger and keep on chugging.
I’d imagine that the charging technology might really develop more rapidly than we suspect. There’s already a world of difference between Level 1, Level 2 and fast charging. We had a electric BMW i3 but the lease was up and we couldn’t find a suitable replacement electric car. Was really fun to drive. And I charged it free at work.Uncanny how this thread went political. Sigh.
That aside, considering the electric vehicles have a maximum range of, say, 200, 250 miles, how will I be able to drive from my adopted home here in Las Vegas back to Detroit [[which I do once a year) without stopping for lengthy re-charges? Bad enough having to stop for gas, which I do when I grab a quick burger and keep on chugging.
Last edited by DetroiterOnTheWestCoast; January-29-21 at 04:27 PM.
Your imagination won’t buy you a coffee when your battery is dead,I’d imagine that the charging technology might really develop more rapidly than we suspect. There’s already a world of difference between Level 1, Level 2 and fast charging. We had a electric BMW i3 but the lease was up and we couldn’t find a suitable replacement electric car. Was really fun to drive. And I charged it free at work.
They're coming Ray and you can't stop them! I didn't read all of this article but noticed the Hyundai will have a range of 300 miles and charge to 80% in 18 minutes. You stop for coffee, right?That aside, considering the electric vehicles have a maximum range of, say, 200, 250 miles, how will I be able to drive from my adopted home here in Las Vegas back to Detroit [[which I do once a year) without stopping for lengthy re-charges? Bad enough having to stop for gas, which I do when I grab a quick burger and keep on chugging.
https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...4/future-cars/
Last edited by 401don; January-29-21 at 08:05 PM.
Even the GMC Hummer is claiming their 2021 SUV or Pickup will have a 400 mile range. I think the drop in charging time is the main thing going forward. Many manufacturers are claiming 80% recharge in 18-20 minutes. That’s pretty amazing.
Think cell phone technology, that’s how this is starting to move.
The feds are developing alternative fuel corridors to encourage long distance travel and help overcome range anxiety.Uncanny how this thread went political. Sigh.
That aside, considering the electric vehicles have a maximum range of, say, 200, 250 miles, how will I be able to drive from my adopted home here in Las Vegas back to Detroit [[which I do once a year) without stopping for lengthy re-charges? Bad enough having to stop for gas, which I do when I grab a quick burger and keep on chugging.
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment...uel_corridors/
The state is working with MSU to locate charging stations to promote tourism.
https://www.michigan.gov/climateande...7840--,00.html
EVs will also affect manufacturing here--fewer parts and more modular construction. Certainly will change supply chains here.
EV’s are fine right now for a go to work and go home vehicle. Or a drive around the town grocery getter. Even for a simple weekend trip up to Traverse City from the Detroit area, they would seem to be impractical at this point.I’d imagine that the charging technology might really develop more rapidly than we suspect. There’s already a world of difference between Level 1, Level 2 and fast charging. We had a electric BMW i3 but the lease was up and we couldn’t find a suitable replacement electric car. Was really fun to drive. And I charged it free at work.
Big whoop. Make an affordable automobile [[as in not a truck or SUV) someone long legged can comfortably drive. Otherwise, stfu!
I don't drive far or often so I was considering going electric. It would be so much easier to charge it in the garage than to visit gas stations. Then I remembered that this is Michigan and it gets cold. Batteries and cold don't mix well.
Are there auxiliary heaters for these cars?
I feel this is kinda a publicity stunt so people leave them alone and they appear green. Especially during these times. Kinda like a “we’re on it”
I like the technology but I also like a nice V8 growl.
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