We saw all the same hype with the first Tesla model
released not too long ago. And that’s what it was....
HYPE. Battery technology has not improved significantly
in the last decade. Till it does battery powered vehicles
will be oddities that are expensive, limited in range
and usefulness and slow to recharge.
The key is the battery technology....till we get past
that limitation it’s all more smoke and mirrors, more
hype, more tax dollars flushed down the drain.
Actually battery technology has improved considerably over the last decade and several advancements now in the testing phase promise a significant leap in the next several years. But admittedly, the cost still needs to drop 50 percent to make EV’s a viable option.
http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-news/4370061/World-on-cusp-of-EV-tipping-point—says-Tesla-CTO
Electrics will not really be viable until fast-charge slow-discharge capacitors are perfected.
Do not hold your breath while waiting!