It didn't take long:
Jan 5, 2022 09:09:44 #
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Jan 5, 2022 09:27:25 #
Bridges wrote:
Who wins now?
I'm guessing that most of the EV drivers stranded on I-95 had second thoughts about their purchase.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/04/imagine-virginias-icy-traffic-catastrophe-with-only-electric-vehicles/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/01/05/what-caused-interstate-95-traffic-storm-backup-tim-kaine/9101111002/
Jan 5, 2022 09:31:20 #
I'm afraid California's Government elite have no common sense nor vision to see what they are doing to their future.
Tesla's Elon Musk has stated publicly on several occasions that the US will have to double current electric generating capacity to charge a sizable number of electric cars. Nobody is paying any attention to him and alarm bells are not yet ringing. Solar will be no help to charge electric cars at night while their owners sleep.
Tesla's Elon Musk has stated publicly on several occasions that the US will have to double current electric generating capacity to charge a sizable number of electric cars. Nobody is paying any attention to him and alarm bells are not yet ringing. Solar will be no help to charge electric cars at night while their owners sleep.
Jan 5, 2022 10:47:14 #
JimG1
Loc: Waxahachie, TX
My light bulb moment (pun intended) about how much electricity electric cars require, was the Ford commercial, when the power goes out and the truck powers the house.
Jan 5, 2022 12:01:42 #
Would this be considered a valid excuse for not going into work: "Sorry, Boss, my electric car is dead and the state won't let me recharge it."
Dodie
Dodie
Jan 5, 2022 12:44:11 #
luvmypets wrote:
Would this be considered a valid excuse for not going into work: "Sorry, Boss, my electric car is dead and the state won't let me recharge it."
Dodie
Dodie
Jan 6, 2022 08:12:49 #
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Jan 6, 2022 09:03:58 #
I have rooftop solar power. It runs everything, including my a/c in the house, and my Tesla 3.
If there is a long term blackout, I have a backup dual power generator.
Except for traveling long distances, my car runs entirely on sunshine. That is an amazing feeling. Not to mention the fact that it handles great and the acceleration is insane.
If there is a long term blackout, I have a backup dual power generator.
Except for traveling long distances, my car runs entirely on sunshine. That is an amazing feeling. Not to mention the fact that it handles great and the acceleration is insane.
Jan 6, 2022 09:36:08 #
Jan 6, 2022 10:30:03 #
As much as question the effectiveness of EVs as a replacement for the internal combustion engine vehicle, I haven't been able to substantiate the story noted above.
Jan 6, 2022 10:53:46 #
Few have the courage to invest in the unknown. Henry probably had a similar problem a century ago. Need will solve this problem in time.
I think I recently heard that both Ford and GM are going all electric in the near future.
I think I recently heard that both Ford and GM are going all electric in the near future.
Jan 6, 2022 11:42:33 #
Bridges wrote:
Who wins now?
Here's another thing to consider. If you live in a hurricane area and during a hurricane they tell you to evacuate, How do you do that in an electric car while the power is out. Just something to consider.
Jan 6, 2022 12:32:18 #
Amielee
Loc: Eastern Washington State
Electric or ICE have the same problem of running out of fuel or electricity. The loss of power effects both. I have a winter kit. Gloves, wool cap, flashlight, sweater, Lipton soup, small mess kit, and one burner white gas stove with extra gas. All in a plastic container, it and a sleeping bag go in the car in October and come out in April. Have only had to use it once a long time ago in Montana. Had a station wagon then and came upon an airman and his wife in a stuck MG being PC'sd from CA to Great Fall, MT. They were stuck in a snow drift and we spent 24 hours in my car. His pregnant wife was very grateful for the sleeping bag. After I transferred them to my care I was stuck until a snow plow came along.
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