It is not an experiment. About 5% of new cars sales in the US are EVs and the number is only increasing. By 2030, probably half of all new cars will be EVs. By 2035, many of the major automakers will not be producing gas cars. There is a substantial amount of capital allocated to the construction of new lithium-ion battery factories in the US, and around the world. Regarding affordability, Chevy already announced a $30K Equinox SUV for 2024.
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Originally Posted by Byte1
You know what they say about opinions, right? Like I indicated, it seems like someone can also be cynical enough to believe that someone purposely set fire to the vehicle. Biased opinion, perhaps? There IS evidence that lithium mixed with water is volatile. Is there any evidence that someone set the vehicle on fire?
I believe EVs are an excellent IDEA, but not ready to purchase one until I can see the cost advantage (for me) over a fossil fuel vehicle. Maybe once they develop a viable means to power the EV, and it is reasonable in price for the "average" person, I will consider a purchase. Most likely not within my lifetime, considering I just recently purchased a new fossil fuel burner and will probably not be in the market for replacement for a long time....possibly not in my remaining life. Argue all you wish about how great they are, but lithium is a dangerous element. Gasoline is a dangerous element, but folks have been made aware of the dangers of that fuel and vehicles have been made safer over time. If you submerge a fossil fuel burner in water, it destroys it but it doesn't catch fire and explode. Like I said and I reiterate, EVs are a great concept and will probably be worth having once t hey solidify their experiment into an affordable and sustainable mode of transportation. I still think they should put more effort into hydrogen fuel cell power.   |