Let's put Electric Vehicles into context

[HenryBHough]

But power shortages will cause using electricity from "the grid" to be put off-limits for vehicle charging.

Enter the wind-up Xiden Mobile.

 

[BULLDOG]

Hang on Muppet, the alarmists lump everyone together being able to buy and run a Tesla.

So which ev should I fix my trailer to carrying a 1.8t digger and pallet of bricks?

There will be plenty of gas powered vehicles for quite a while, but that electric Ford pickup would do what you need without a problem.

 

[Weatherman2020]

Is .even a 10 percent reduction in emissions worth it?

I think so

Then get off the grid.

 

[rightwinger]

Then get off the grid.

Why?

 

[Weatherman2020]

Is .even a 10 percent reduction in emissions worth it?

I think so

 

[Crick]

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Only stupid in not providing enough charging stations. Even with the rare event pictured, that particular electric car, over its lifetime, will be responsible for dramatically less CO2 emissions than any - ANY - ICE-powered vehicle.

 

[Weatherman2020]

Only stupid in not providing enough charging stations. Even with the rare event pictured, that particular electric car, over its lifetime, will be responsible for dramatically less CO2 emissions than any - ANY - ICE-powered vehicle.

Maybe it is in California, where the power grid is failing.

 

[Crick]

Or Texas. Last February there were rolling blackouts in 14 states.

 

[Weatherman2020]

Or Texas. Last February there were rolling blackouts in 14 states.

Good point!
Nobody can recharge an EV!

And if you could, it catches your house on fire while you and your family sleep!

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[Crick]

Good point!
Nobody can recharge an EV!

And if you could, it catches your house on fire while you and your family sleep!

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You think 15 gallons of gasoline doesn't pose a fire risk? And when was the last time an EV owner asphyxiated themselves in the garage?