On the other hand, the Social Score of the owners goes up by 80%. So it’s a wash.
Posted on 11/30/2023 1:35:40 PM PST by ChicagoConservative27
“America’s own version of political, central-government, central planning”
...combined with massive propaganda and endless advertising.
Even if I wanted to buy an EV I would refuse to do so—as an act of resistance to the machine.
Electric Engines like to burn up.
From what I’ve seen Charging stations hardly ever work the first time you try them. Some 25% are broken continually.
A Rivian and an F150 lighting both weigh in about 7000 pounds. About half is battery. Batteries suck and cause extra wear and tear on the roads which is not covered on fuel taxes. Charging Stations are subsidized buy Tax $$$ and so is the part of the purchase price on a lot of them. On average they are the most expensive vehicles on the road.
Pure crap and anyone owning one should feel embarrsed.
The guy is still a lying pussy loser.
I don’t think I’d lump long charging times in with car problems“
It absolutely is. Try being stuck in a big traffic problem at night in the winter in a bad area, you aren’t get off for 10 minutes grabbing some gas and getting back on. Just one scenario l can think of several others just off the top of my head.
On the other hand, the Social Score of the owners goes up by 80%. So it’s a wash.
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Certainly feels like it doesn’t have an Engine!
Of course it’s a problem......30 minutes vs 5 minutes...is wasting 25 minutes of my life....
And hard to extinguish .
Many types of cars experience problems and sometimes recalls after the earliest sales years are over. I think the EVs are not even near the number many serious problems coming.
I predict both insurance company snubs (or sky high rates) for them soon and also used car lots refusing to accept the EVs (as for trade-ins on new cars). Used one probably has a few months before costly new batteries to buy.
Although EV’s are one of the larger missteps by this administration, this article seems rather well timed with the release of the Tesla Cyber truck. Almost seems as if the media is out to get Musk.
What about minor fender benders totaling the EV?
What about spontaneous car fires that are almost impossible to put out?
What about horrible resale value and the insane costs to replace a battery?
Angry much? I think you need to chill, rather than lash out at others for what they own.
Pros and cons on both sides of the ICE vs EV discussions. Sometimes out of control, just like Chevy vs Ford debates (that shows my age). Extra wear and tear on the roads is a myth. Truth is that heavy freight trucks do much of the damage, and they are diesel/gas vehicles. You can run with more weight with a regular large gas-powered truck or RV, and no one complains about the weight. And there are often higher registration charges for EV's to compensate for non-use of gas taxes, in order to fund highways.
As for overly expensive vehicles, I know a lot of people who own big crew cab trucks (gas-powered naturally) that are overly large and heavy and cost just under $100,000. Neighbor down the block has a big F-150 with handicap plates even though he is fit and runs around with his dog; but has a big truck (to compensate for a tiny penis?). He should be embarrassed parking in handicapped spots where you need a ladder to get in and out.
Truth is, you buy for what suits your needs. I bought an EV for daily short commuting, and it is perfectly suited for that and costs very little compared to my other (ICE) vehicles. My ICE truck is handy for hauling large items (for instance picking up traveling family members at the airport with lots of luggage - my son-in-law brings his hockey gear in big bags). My ICE sports cars are great for long-distance driving between states. The ICE vehicles cost a lot in maintenance as compared to my EV. I've helped my relatives and friends with car issues such as busted water pumps, radiator issues, timing chain slippages, fuel ignition blockages, transmission failures, ... and battery issues. The smog control sensors and failing electronics are an additional problem. The EV uses regenerative braking so the brakes last thousands of miles longer than ICE cars (I've also replaced brake pads and rotors on my ICE vehicles).
So perhaps you shouldn't throw stones and do some self reflection on why people use what they use.
Have to agree with you on this about the range issue. For one, don't go anywhere without a full charge in case you could get stuck. Also a problem for ICE vehicles. I've run into this with my ICE cars, where I had to abandon my car after running out of gas. Sucks. Because of that, I started packing an extra 2-gallon can in my trunk when on long trips. Never know if you have to do long detours because of a forest fire or snowstorms (both happened to me).
Electric is fine batteries suck end of sublect
They are misquoting CR:
“...The annual car reliability survey by Consumer Reports found EVs are 79 percent more likely to have problems than conventional cars. Consumers reported electric drive motors, charging and EV batteries had the most common issues associated with EVs, according to the survey....”
If wasn't 80%, it was only 79%.
I mean it's the same number of numerals, so why not print the correct number instead of LYING for 1 measly percent?
The same way a gas motor does.
Engine internal combustion
Motor electric power
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