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Originally Posted by Spectreron
I've read all the comments and can only shake my head. So many misconceptions...
EVs are much less expensive per mile driven
A fully charged Tesla holds the energy equivalent of 4 gal. of gasoline but gets 250-300 miles on that charge.
Batteries are already being recycled by Redwood Materials and others. They discharge the batteries in liquid nitrogen, grind them up, recover all the pure minerals and return them to the supply chain. Musk calls it battery mining because you end up with new raw materials.
There are charging stations everywhere, especially Tesla. Waiting in line for a supercharger is very rare. Charging stations are growing many time faster than EVs. Doubling annually.
You can add 200 miles of range in 20 mins at a supercharger or other high speed charger.
A typical 1,000 mile trip takes 2 hrs longer in an EV, providing the gas car just fills up and goes without spending any additional time at the gas station. The EV driver plugs in, pees, grabs a snack, 20 mins later is on the road.
There is so much else that people have heard or read that gives them a false picture. It's coming folks, the Tesla Model Y will be the worlds #1 selling auto in 2023 (ice and EV).
I really don't give a rat's if you buy one or not, just do a little research before you make statements.
Most EVs are a blast to drive, I'm 70+ yrs old and plan to have fun on my way out!
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Would you please stop shaking your head and explain to all of us how many wind farms, solar farms, dams, etc. can we anticipate devouring the land Americans depend on for food, dwellings and so forth, are required to even begin to supply the vast amounts of electricity that will be necessary for this boondoggle. Also, examine life spans of turbines, solar panels and the debris remaining at the end of their relatively short life spans. Then, how will extreme damage from hurricanes, tornadoes and wild fires to this equipment affect residents of those areas. This is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Welcome to the new world of brown and black outs and will everyone be held to the same standards or will the DC elite get a pass?