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Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye
This is what one of my complaints about EV’s, did these EV owners get there EV’s charged before the outage so they can go to work or run there errands! What if the power outage would be for a week or 2. Your EV will be useless! Just something to think about. I’m definitely keeping my combustible car.
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Yes, those EV owners were able to charge their batteries for the several hours before the outage. If the outage was for a week or two then they would charge their EVs in whatever town they were staying in while waiting for power to be restored.
In the 1970s there was a fuel shortage, gasoline rationing, and long lines at the pumps. I do not recall electrical power outages. I bet many people would have preferred a vehicle that did not rely on gasoline during that time.
If the war in Israel expands then it is possible the oil supply will be affected. If the US gets into the war then there could be higher demands for fuel at the same time there are limitations on the supply. This could theoretically lead to gasoline shortages again. My 5 gallon can of fuel will keep my cart running for a couple of weeks. My 110V outlet will keep my electric cart running indefinitely.