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More like a healthy skepticism of anything smacking of social engineering. |
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Make your total cost at any point you want, but the maker has a plan for a quantity that will recover the development cost, incremental item cost and profit. That may not work on government projects since profit is not their goal. |
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This would have been a compromise. Something politicians do not even know how to spell. |
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When you look at the means of production, it is anything but green, and the logistics of people who don't own garages to charge them is untenable. And the grid can't handle it anyway. |
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I seriously looked at hybrids, but there's no way I'm driving a Prius and nothing else fit my needs/budget. I wound up buying an Acura TXL with only 14K miles on it, that was coming out of the dealer's loaner inventory. Still under warranty. Perfect condition, not a mark on it, serviced by the dealer, and I saved almost $15K off of a new one. It serves my needs perfectly... For now... |
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I know people don’t care if I worked for Ford for 38yrs. But your right EV’s are to expensive for most of us to buy. I’m thinking Ford sees the writing on the wall. EV’s are a short distance auto’s. I drive from Texas to Ohio 3 times a yr. & I yet have seen a charging station & if I would are the chargers all the same do you have to sit in line & wait for 2 other EV’s ahead you for 2,3 or 4 hrs. before it’s your turn, plus are you going to be patient enough to wait an 1 1/2 hrs. to charge yours & the biggest thing can you afford to pay $40,000 more for the same vehicle you have now. Most of these EV’s your paying for HP not realablity. People have to weigh the pros & cons before they invest in a very expensive EV.
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not to worry I'm sure we are all covering those losses thru our tax dollars.
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Subsidy/Business Plan
When you hear the word subsidy who do you think is paying for that financial aid? The US taxpayers. Our current administration is asking us to pay for something that is their dream and not that of the majority of people.
The real issue is that we have politicians and not business people. In business you develop a business plan that analyzes every aspect of the implementation issues and and works backwards from the end goal to have a successful implementation. 1) Electrical Infrastructure 2) Charging Stations across the country. 3) Sufficient battery range to drive trips. 4) No mandates of use by letting the market decide. 5) Material resources to build batteries w/o enhancing China. Dreams without plans are just dreams! |
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Nothing wrong with that. EVs can be a great alternative for someone with your needs. But... It's also telling that when you need to take any sort of a trip, the EV stays home... |
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I think the best idea is a hybrid.
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........With so many advantages, even Americans will SOON make a big push for EVs. When that happens the price of EVs drop below corresponding IC engine vehicles BECAUSE many, many unit will be purchased. Also in 2024 many more charging stations will be built. ......And, I believe that in 2024 Renault will have a compact EV automobile selling for $29,000 dollars. That sounds like a "game changer" to me. And China is making a lot of RAPID progress in EVs. The US NEEDS EV technology to keep up with China. There is BIG sales potential in Australia, New Zealand, Africa, India, Russia, Europe, and everywhere. |
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......It makes sense that the EU has greater EV sales than the US because the cost of gasoline is MUCH higher in the EU. The US needs to FIGHT THAT and NOT become complacent and lose our factory and technology edge in EVs. The US government should do everything in its power to bring new EV sales up to about 30%. That would help our environment (like the Florida fishing industry - due to CO2 destroying coral reefs) and the world's environment. It would go a long way toward REVERSING the HEAT experienced here in the US and in the world. .........So far this summer, worldwide it is the HOTTEST on record. |
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Article on cheap Chinese EVs
These are cheaper than golf carts!!!
Cheap Chinese Electric Cars About to Upend the US Vehicle Market |
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Electric Cars Are Not Necessarily Clean - Scientific American |
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A new Tesla Model 3 starts at $40,240 but after the $7500 tax credit is $32,740. That's only a difference of $6320. |
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Right now, Tesla spends about $45 an hour on labor (this cost combines hourly wages and benefits), while Ford, GM, and Stellantis are currently spending about $66 an hour. If the UAW gets its way on pay increases and things like reviving pensions, the Detroit 3's hourly labor costs could more than double to $136 an hour. Tesla Employees Make $20 Less Per Hour Than GM, Ford. UAW Proposal Would Double the Gap. |
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Good luck trying to make that stop, it is not anything new. |
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