The Main Problems With Electric Cars

[Vrenn]

Where? An electric bus company was supposed to build a factory for final assembly here 3 years ago. The building sits empty collecting dust.

Amazon for one. They have bought over 115,000 of the light Truck EVs. And this is common knowledge announced by Amazon.

 

[toobfreak]

And how much cost did it cost for the unfristructure for Diesel and Gasoline?

That infrastructure was built over a century with the demand behind it to back it up, justify and pay for it. Not the other way around.

At Elemndorf AFB, AK, on the base, the barracks parking lots have a plug for each spot.

PAID FOR by the taxpayers, where the government never met a fat budget or new toy they didn't like.

 

[Vrenn]

I wonder how many electric cars will catch fire in garages and burn the owner’s house down.

I wonder if the electric charging stations will have hookers hanging around to help men whose cars are charging to pass the time.

I wonder if somebody will discover a way to short the battery out on an electric car and if that would result in an explosion.

I wonder what happens if you drive an electric vehicle into a flooded street.

You are more likely to have a gas fire in a garage. But either one can happen if you don't do the proper upkeep.

The Charging stations are paid for by a period of time. And they can be expensive. If you don't come for your car in a reasonable time that you paid for, it's gets towed. Not much difference than any parking garage than any other vehicle just a bit more expensive.

Shoot, on my bad day, I could do that just by doing something real stupid assembling the battery. Of course, any assembly should be done in a safe environment. I did have some real bad burns from screwing around and not paying attention. But I have never had a battery flame. Keep it within a certain temp, wire it correctly and pad it. The beginner is more likely to electrocute themselves than cause a vehicle fire. Mishandling 120 Volts at 10000 AH will kill.

I drive in the rain all the time. Everything is sealed including the wheels. Water did get into one pack and I had to replace the BMS system but that was from me ignoring a break in the container. No fire. In fact, no nothing. Luckily it happened at home where l had a spare battery pack.

 

[Old Rocks]

Are you a thick **** on purpose? Upstairs apartment with cars parked on opposite side of the road, and sometimes 100 yards up the road.

Do you expect me lash a 125 yard extension cable outside the top window of my house, across the path and road to charge an EV??

You are one dense thick head.

Naw, I am just an old millwright that made enough money to own my own home throughout most of my career. Most competent craftsmen do that.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

And how much cost did it cost for the unfristructure for Diesel and Gasoline? How about E85? At Elemndorf AFB, AK, on the base, the barracks parking lots have a plug for each spot. At least it did in 1974 when I left. Yes, it was for block heaters and rechargers but it was there so that the Airman could start their cars up in the dead of winter. And yes, we all used them. You claim to be Military yet you don't have any idea how the Military works.

Listen shit for brains! I probably have more time in the military on the crapper than you did total!

Do you know the difference in amperage for a block heater compared to an EV charging station?

Of course you don't! Why? Because you are a moron!

At least I was smart enough to stay out of the Chair Force and being stationed in Alaska, which were probably your greatest accomplishments in life.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Amazon for one. They have bought over 115,000 of the light Truck EVs. And this is common knowledge announced by Amazon.

Let me know when they finally hit the road, so I can point and laugh every time I see one stranded by the side of the road. You keep talking about things yet to occur as though they are a done deal. Did you miss my post about the electric bus company located near me that is close to 4 years behind schedule?

The state spent millions of hard-earned taxpayer dollars to build an interstate access for the industrial park where it is located. Who uses it the most? Amazon! They use their big diesel guzzling tractor-trailer trucks in an almost continuous stream.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Are you a thick **** on purpose? Upstairs apartment with cars parked on opposite side of the road, and sometimes 100 yards up the road.

Do you expect me lash a 125 yard extension cable outside the top window of my house, across the path and road to charge an EV??

You are one dense thick head.

Oh, that charging cable will have to be as thick as a garden hose.

 

[GMCGeneral]

The inherent problem I see with electric vehicles, especially buses, is they WON'T do well in the snow! Bad enough we just got hit with a foot and a half in the Downtown Metro Buffalo area, many of the CNG buses (Natural Gas) got stuck. Imagine now with the lack of weight over the drive axle, electric buses getting stuck or worse, depleting their charge before the day is out. Especially when the temp dips into the single digits.

 

[Vrenn]

Listen shit for brains! I probably have more time in the military on the crapper than you did total!

Do you know the difference in amperage for a block heater compared to an EV charging station?

Of course you don't! Why? Because you are a moron!

At least I was smart enough to stay out of the Chair Force and being stationed in Alaska, which were probably your greatest accomplishments in life.

Ooh, did I hit a nerve? Works for me.

Considering I spent 5 years as an Aircraft Specialist, I am probably higher on the electric and electronic food change than you were. As for the crapper, I never sweated on their time and never crapped on my time. You were just the Latrine Queen that cleaned up after all those Sailors.

 

[Vrenn]

Let me know when they finally hit the road, so I can point and laugh every time I see one stranded by the side of the road. You keep talking about things yet to occur as though they are a done deal. Did you miss my post about the electric bus company located near me that is close to 4 years behind schedule?

The state spent millions of hard-earned taxpayer dollars to build an interstate access for the industrial park where it is located. Who uses it the most? Amazon! They use their big diesel guzzling tractor-trailer trucks in an almost continuous stream.

Okay, consider yourself informed.

 

[Batcat]

You are more likely to have a gas fire in a garage. But either one can happen if you don't do the proper upkeep.

The Charging stations are paid for by a period of time. And they can be expensive. If you don't come for your car in a reasonable time that you paid for, it's gets towed. Not much difference than any parking garage than any other vehicle just a bit more expensive.

Shoot, on my bad day, I could do that just by doing something real stupid assembling the battery. Of course, any assembly should be done in a safe environment. I did have some real bad burns from screwing around and not paying attention. But I have never had a battery flame. Keep it within a certain temp, wire it correctly and pad it. The beginner is more likely to electrocute themselves than cause a vehicle fire. Mishandling 120 Volts at 10000 AH will kill.

I drive in the rain all the time. Everything is sealed including the wheels. Water did get into one pack and I had to replace the BMS system but that was from me ignoring a break in the container. No fire. In fact, no nothing. Luckily it happened at home where l had a spare battery pack.

I’m not talking about driving in rain. I am talking about driving down a flooded street so deep it is up to your hood. I lived in a Tampa neighborhood where the street would flood that deep several times a year. Often cars would stall out in the street by my house. My house was flooded twice in 37 years while I lived there And I had water up to my door at least two dozen times.

Of course it might be possible the electric car would continue to run under water.

 

[Vrenn]

I’m not talking about driving in rain. I am talking about driving down a flooded street so deep it is up to your hood. I lived in a Tampa neighborhood where the street would flood that deep several times a year. Often cars would stall out in the street by my house. My house was flooded twice in 37 years while I lived there And I had water up to my door at least two dozen times.

Of course it might be possible the electric car would continue to run under water.

I have driven military vehicles with snorkels. All electrics were isolated and operated under water. Water on properly insulated electrics has almost zero affect. I occassionaly see civilian vehicles with those snorkels. You keep coming up with excuses why it won't work but fail to see the reasons that it can be made to work.

 

[Captain Caveman]

Naw, I am just an old millwright that made enough money to own my own home throughout most of my career. Most competent craftsmen do that.

Yes, I have two. A house in England 12 miles short of the Scottish border and an apartment in Southern Scotland. The house is rented out as it brings more money in per month, and I stop in the apartment, which is fully paid for.

So at the apartment, an with one of motorists in the UK, I can't charge from home. I've said this twelve point two billion times on this forum.

The apartments on each side of the road has a garden area approx 7 foot wide each to the pavements. Each pavement is approx 4 foot wide. The road is two and half vehicles wide, so everyone parks on one side. The neighbour up stairs has three vehicles, we have two. Other apartments vary from none to two vehicles. So the parking vicinity to your home varies.

At the moment, it's not a problem, ten to fifteen minutes at the fuel station, I park where I want.

And I've owned a home throughout my "entire" career. Paid one off and the second one over three quarters paid with rental income clearing the rest.

I have a sneaky feeling I'll have to explain that to you all over again at some point because it's unlikely to sink in with you.

 

[Wyatt earp]

The Main Problems That Electric Car Owners Face
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The main problems include risks of fire, and that EVs are not safe. There is the case of too much high-tech wizardry, charger compatibility, vehicle costs, and financing of charging stations, just to name a few.

It is obvious the EV technology has a long way to go to be a viable replacement for gasoline and diesel vehicles.

 

[Batcat]

I have driven military vehicles with snorkels. All electrics were isolated and operated under water. Water on properly insulated electrics has almost zero affect. I occassionaly see civilian vehicles with those snorkels. You keep coming up with excuses why it won't work but fail to see the reasons that it can be made to work.

I am not making excuses saying electric cars will not work. I just have questions. The biggest problem I see so far is stopping on a long trip to charge your vehicle. It would take a lot longer than just filling your gas tank. It would make sense for motels to have charging stations For their quests’ cars.

 

[Rogue AI]

If you look at many manufacturers, most of their near future lineup will be electric. Like 75%.

What are they getting for those claims?

 

[1stNickD]

You mean like by gas car? Or my old 1988 Ford F-250 which parts have ceased to be made? How many old Ford Trucks are still on the road. But there are some parts that just aren't offered anymore for them.

Okay, let's take a look at the charging stations for Tesla. On the average, in Colorado, they are no further than 150 miles apart. These stations (we have 10 of them at Sams Club and a few other places around here) are financed by the State. If the State requires something better than the Feds, the State is going to have to foot the bill. Just because your state cannot afford it doesn't mean the rest of us shouldn't do it. I suggest you get better politicos that take care of the worth of the state better.

There are after market auto suppliers that can fnd anything you need for an old car. period.

 

[1stNickD]

A Gas Powered car has more of a chance of burning or bursting into flame. A burning normal vehicle just isn't news worthy but an Electric is rare and gets the negative press.

The ONLY two things that are limiting EVs right now are range and charging time. And those are on the cusp right now. Look for 2026. And at that time, the industry will be forced to come up with a standard that all must comply with.

That's right, 4 years max before the EV starts taking over.

Yes charge and range. Also if I drive 250 miles and then have to wait for 7 other vehicles who are in line for their two hour charge, a trip from Chicago to St. louis is now a two full day ordeal instead of four hours. Forget about a trip to the coast or to the mountains and forget about that family vacation.

And when the teenager uses up all the charge in moms car and forgets to plug it in, now mom can't get to work, or to the store. Or she realizes she doesn't have enough charge when she is in the middle of an interstae highway 12 miles from the nearest exit and 45 miles from the nearest charging station... A person can get a gallon of gas to an empty vehicle and they are immediately on their way. Who is going to charge your battery on the side of the road?

We are fifteen years away from having the technology in place, at the earliest, but the mechanically and mentally challenged left want us to eliminate fossil fuels in the next 5 years.

 

[ThunderKiss1965]

You mean like by gas car? Or my old 1988 Ford F-250 which parts have ceased to be made? How many old Ford Trucks are still on the road. But there are some parts that just aren't offered anymore for them.

Okay, let's take a look at the charging stations for Tesla. On the average, in Colorado, they are no further than 150 miles apart. These stations (we have 10 of them at Sams Club and a few other places around here) are financed by the State. If the State requires something better than the Feds, the State is going to have to foot the bill. Just because your state cannot afford it doesn't mean the rest of us shouldn't do it. I suggest you get better politicos that take care of the worth of the state better.

I have no problem finding parts for my 1992 F-150.

 

[52ndStreet]

Moreover, there are certain parts of the world ie, Africa , where there are no charging stations. Flex fuel vehicles are the best bet for the future. Ethanol Gasoline blends. I tired of all this brainwashing the world to buy Electric vehicles. Many Americans consumers still prefer Gasoline powered vehicles. And many Electric vehicles do catch fire.