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Originally Posted by jimjamuser
"the question is tell me ANYTHING where the EV is superior to the ICE vehicle". Here goes.........the EV has greater acceleration than the ICE. It produces ZERO pollution at the vehicle compared to a lot for a ICE car, truck, or golf cart. note : the pollution produced at the electricity generating plant is easier to contain because it is STATIONARY. The EV has a lower center of gravity so accelerates, brakes, and corners better than a comparable (car, truck, or golf cart) vehicle. The EV is NOT dependent on fossil fuels (which should be saved for medicine). The EV is SAFER because of better braking and less tendency to roll-over. The EV is simpler to manufacture and repair due to MANY fewer parts. The EV is more reliable. With the EV, there are ZERO trips to the gas station and gas lines. No STINKY gas cans with the EV. The EV needs no transmission. The EV prevents global heating, while the ICE vehicle CAUSES it. Global health and longivity would increase with fewer ICE vehicles. EVs are quieter than ICE vehicles. (especially golf carts)
.......It is pretty OBVIOUS from this list of advantages WHY ICE vehicles represent the PAST while EVs represent the FUTURE.
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Key term "FUTURE." Like I said before and you admit, it ain't ready for prime time today.
I don't see where being faster to accelerate is deal breaker when going to purchase. But, I am not young anymore and "peeling wheels" is not in my to do list.
"Zero trips to the gas stations and gas lines"??? Are you serious? Twenty mins to charge to 80%? Two cars in front of you waiting to charge means you wait an hour (waste an hour) in your trip.
"Global health and longevity"?? I'm sure folks are concerned about living past 100, right?
"..roll over"??? Been driving for over 60 years and have yet to "roll over." But, if you are worried about rolling over, definitely get a heavier car.
"no transmission"??? Great and an ICE is a ton lighter because it doesn't have to cart around a bunch of batteries. ICE cars are still on the road that were created in the 50's. Think EVs will last that long? Shoot, the batteries are good for about 10 years and cost as much to replace as the cost of an ICE vehicle. Took a little exaggerated leeway on that part, but you get the idea.
So, when did you purchase your EV? Like I said before, I might live long enough to purchase an EV when they are as good as an ICE and as inexpensive to purchase. All I am asking is that I can drive 500-600 miles per day without having to recharge during my trip, not worried about freezing to death in cold weather when the batteries run down, and not worried about it combusting in flooded conditions. Until they can compete with ICE cars, the EV is a luxury/novelty that I won't be spending money on, UNLESS I hit the power ball.