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Jan 20th, 2023, 12:52 | #1 |
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What's the problem with electric cars?
#electriccars #2030 #netzero
What's the problem with electric cars? Richard Vobes 67.2K subscribers 8,470 views Jan 20, 2023 I talk to Geoff from Geoff Buys Cars about the future of electric cars and the national plan to force everyone into them by 2030. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzPKGBJ3Ing |
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Jan 20th, 2023, 13:31 | #2 |
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An interesting comparison here Volvo C40 EV
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For me its as simple as reliability.
Can I reliably charge my leccy car in my locale - no.** Can I rely on it not to go "bang" (or have a major component go bang) when its out of warranty, leaving me with a repair that is more than the value of the car - no. In a few years time, it'll be a different kettle of fish. ** I live rurally. A different matter if you live cheek by jowel with others. |
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Why, did I sell it? Like you I live in a rural part of the country. After 14 months of ownership and having no drive, I had to charge it either by running the cable from inside the front door to the car, which involved parking on double yellow lines and across a pavement - had a protective rubber mat over the top. Which to be honest was ok, as I tended to do the charging overnight, when both the road and foot traffic was very low. Or use the ones at the local supermarket, which incidentally was cheaper per Kw than my own supply. Initially, I thought that it would not be an issue, but it just got too tiresome. So, back to a good old ICE and a Volvo to boot. |
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One woman interviewed bought a small EV a few years ago. Per KV her cost went up by a factor of x3...WTF! That's IF you can pack it close enough at home to charge it! |
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Buy a hybrid for the time being is an alternative to being caught out trying to charge.
It's a compromise as most things are in life, but it works for many. |
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except a hybrid defeats to object ........by using more fuel per mile, not to mention the up front costs of buying such an effort and maintenance. More to go wrong imo
There is nothing as yet, that can replace fossil fuels as a means of energy ....fact !! It is impossible to get to netzero and if we did, everything on earth would die....fact !! |
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lots of things could replace fossil fuels - the reason we don't use them basically comes down to the cost of changeover and the resistance by fossil fuel producers to protect their vested interests. |
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