Like it or not, EVs are a disruptive technology and will continue to gain popularity. The Tesla Model Y (their small SUV, about the size of a Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V) is the best selling new car in the world and the US. By 2030, EVs are projected to be 50% of new car sales. From an energy perspective, EVs consume much less energy than gas cars although the manufacturing process for an EV consumes more energy than a gas car. Natural gas and hydrogen powered vehicles will most likely remain a niche form of transportation. The issue is a lack of a distribution network and the high cost of developing one. With EVs, every garage is a recharging station and publicly available recharging stations are rapidly being built out across the world. Most importantly, Governments and car manufacturers are "all in" with EVs. There are financial incentives to buy an EV by the Government (just like there are for houses) but you will not be forced to buy an EV. Gas powered vehicles will most likely be around for the next 30 years.
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Originally Posted by Byte1
You first. I'm not interested in EVs at this time. I can find better things to spend my limited income on. But, I think it's great that "others" play with EVs. EVs have been around since the 1800's and have yet to become that efficient or popular. On the other hand, natural gas or hydrogen powered vehicles are probably a better idea in the evolution of powered transportation.
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