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Originally Posted by kkingston57
Mercedes just announced an electric car which will go 600 miles on one charge. This could be a game changer when them and other producers can get the cost down. Cost to engineer these cars are probably out of sight, but the actual cost(s) to build should be less than an ICE car. Saving a lot will be faster than most people think
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As you know, batteries get weaker and weaker as they are used and recharged. Today, you might squeeze 600 miles, coasting part of the way and then tomorrow you might get 400 miles, etc. Replacing the batteries costs as much as a used car, and recycling those batteries will KEEP the price high. Battery power is NOT the answer right now. We need alternatives, such as hydrogen fuel cells or high capacity storage capacitors, etc. just for examples of possible lower cost ideas. We have plenty of oil under us to last us many years while someone continues to explore new ideas of cheaper transportation. Why FORCE us to make the change when the change is way TOO EXPENSIVE for most families?