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The Electric Cars I Most Look Forward to in 2023...These aren't all the EVs that are on the way -- just the most intriguing ones.
CNet ^ | Brian Cooley : Oct. 8, 2022 7:10 a.m. PT

Posted on 10/11/2022 8:56:35 AM PDT by Red Badger

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21 posted on 10/11/2022 9:34:11 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger
I look forward to driving past them and giving a little wave to the driver standing beside the road.
22 posted on 10/11/2022 9:35:12 AM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (The nation of france was named after a hedgehog... The hedgehog's name was Kevin... Don't ask)
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This one interests me. And it's not even on the list. Aptera
23 posted on 10/11/2022 9:35:28 AM PDT by rickomatic
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To: Red Badger

nice looking lawn ornaments

kind of expensive

might work as a planter


24 posted on 10/11/2022 9:36:16 AM PDT by joshua c (to disrupt the system, we must disrupt our lives, cut the cable tv)
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To: Red Badger

Some cool stuff. I look forward to the industry working out the EV kinks over the next 20 years or so. Who knows? I might even buy one if I am still alive in 20 years.

I am not an early adopter and don’t enjoy being a guinnea pig. I will let others be the test beds for this stuff as regards range, recharge rate, infrastructure & etc.


25 posted on 10/11/2022 9:37:00 AM PDT by Freedom_Is_Not_Free (America -- July 4, 1776 to November 3, 2020 -- R.I.P.)
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To: Red Badger

oh no its not stupidity

personal transportation will be limited

the point is to force the masses onto public transportation

it is the only way we can save the erf


26 posted on 10/11/2022 9:39:15 AM PDT by joshua c (to disrupt the system, we must disrupt our lives, cut the cable tv)
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To: Red Badger

Thank you! Mine was dark blue, but red will do fine.


27 posted on 10/11/2022 9:39:15 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (It amazes me how much "exercise" and "extra fries" sound alike.)
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To: MayflowerMadam

I knew someone that had a blue one and another person that had a bronze one................


28 posted on 10/11/2022 9:40:21 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

I would have to turn into a democrat to buy one.


29 posted on 10/11/2022 9:40:22 AM PDT by FlyingEagle
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To: Red Badger

They all look like turds on wheels.


30 posted on 10/11/2022 9:40:24 AM PDT by kaktuskid
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To: Freedom_Is_Not_Free

If they want to outlaw gasoline and diesel then hydrogen from a catalyst is the only thing that makes sense. EVs have neither range, battery capacity, light weight or charging infrastructure — this is all just woke crap.

I went to a funeral a few days ago. An EV would not get me there, would not have time to recharge and would not get me home with any safety margin. 350 each way and 60 miles at the destination.


31 posted on 10/11/2022 9:41:56 AM PDT by KC Burke (If all the world is a stage, I would like to request my lighting be adjusted.)
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To: Red Badger

EVs might be fine for city dwellers who drive relatively short distances and have abundant access to charging stations. However, for many of us especially living in middle America EVs are not a good choice. Range and the sparse number of charging stations in the hinterlands are a real problem. Pickup EVs have not gotten good reviews from owners who planned to use them as a conventional pickup truck. Towing anything quickly drains the batteries as well as how much can you carry in the bed when the truck is already burdened with big load of batteries. Emergency vehicles…forget about it. For those of us in the upper Midwest cold weather performance is a concern. How far can you go when the temperatures are below zero and you need defrosting and cabin heating? Taking your EV on a road trip requires D-Day like planning to reach charging stations and just hoping they are operable and you don’t have to wait in line. Still bring some entertainment for the likely half hour plus wait for the charge.

Some battery technology breakthrough might address these issues, but there is still the concern that our electric grid could not support even a significant number of EVs let alone allow replacement of most of the ICE vehicles currently on the road.


32 posted on 10/11/2022 9:42:56 AM PDT by The Great RJ
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Will they test them in driving rains?


33 posted on 10/11/2022 9:48:28 AM PDT by MIchaelTArchangel (I miss the 1950s!)
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To: Red Badger

Will they test them in driving rains?


34 posted on 10/11/2022 9:48:28 AM PDT by MIchaelTArchangel (I miss the 1950s!)
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Water and electricity don’t work well together....................


35 posted on 10/11/2022 9:49:09 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

All the more reason to test them in driving rains.


36 posted on 10/11/2022 9:50:15 AM PDT by MIchaelTArchangel (I miss the 1950s!)
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To: Red Badger

In another thread it was recommended to only charge your EV at home using roof-top solar as public charging will cost as much or more than gasoline.
Out of curiosity I looked up 3000W and 6000W solar install.
$8,000.00 minimum, plus labor.
And of course you need to charge the EV during peak sunlight, so had better be retired.
To get your solar install to the point of using “Fast Charging” it seems about $20,000.00 will be required.
Plus the fast charge equipment, and the price of the EV you are doing all of this for.
So easily $80,000.00 to $120,000.00 just to preen for the liberals.
And you still need an ICE car on hand.


37 posted on 10/11/2022 10:00:09 AM PDT by Ex gun maker. (Free thinking is now a radical concept, I will not be assimilated by PC or EV groupthink!)
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To: Red Badger

I’ve a 23 SS on the way to replace a 20 models.

It has a real motor


38 posted on 10/11/2022 10:18:59 AM PDT by NWFree (Somebody has to say it 🤪)
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The goal is not to force drivers to buy EVs. The goal is to force most drivers to ride mass transit. Rich liberals can then drive around in their expensive EVs without any traffic.


39 posted on 10/11/2022 10:22:31 AM PDT by Bubba_Leroy (Dementia Joe is Not My President)
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To: Red Badger
EVs are powered by electricity mostly created by the burning of fossil fuels:

And pray to God it doesn't catch on fire. And if it does, pray the EV is not parked in your garage.

Imagine waking up at 3:30AM and discovering your house is on fire caused by your EV parked in your attached garage spontaneously combusting. Might cause some interesting challenges for the insurance companies.

40 posted on 10/11/2022 10:25:54 AM PDT by upchuck (The longer I remain unjabbed with the clot-shot, the more evidence I see supporting my decision.)
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