[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by Garywt

Luckily gas prices are starting to come down some. Day to day is not the issue but a 1400 miles drive 3-5 times a year is the issue. If staying overnight half way will work if the hotel has charging stations. As long as at home you can just plug into any outlet then that would work.

Gas prices are a roller coaster ride down a little and then right back up. Check the pump prices this week?

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by noslices1

They need to build an efficient “on board” charging system that charges the battery as you are driving, so there will be unlimited miles, not just 900 and no charging stations needed.

For now hybrids will fit that bill.

[B-flat]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Don't know why, but I just not ready for electric vehicles.

It's the battery that's the heart of these units that make up most of the cost and performance.
Until they develop a lifetime battery with 900 - 1000-mile range, then you'll get my attention.

That's two of us, at least two of us probably many more too. With any luck, I'll be in my grave before this comes to full fruition. I know some of my problem is I believe we are being scammed by the very people who are supposed to have our best interests in mind.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Garywt

Luckily gas prices are starting to come down some. Day to day is not the issue but a 1400 miles drive 3-5 times a year is the issue. If staying overnight half way will work if the hotel has charging stations. As long as at home you can just plug into any outlet then that would work.

What, $0.10 (after going up over $2.00?)

[Blackbird45]

Everyone who states it's the batteries are correct. But they are improving the batteries every day, also there are car manufactures right now that will actually rent batteries as part of their sale. They are reducing the price of the car and you rent the battery. As far as charging stations, they will start popping up all over once people realize they can make a profit from them. As far as homes, as the price starts to drop, and people start to learn their car will be charge waiting for them in the morning they will be a rush to install them. The last argument against the batteries is the charging time. All major roadways will have charging stations installed by the states because they can make money from them (like the soda & candy machines). So, you stop charge for 20 minutes, while the gas car next to you can gas up in 5 minutes, but let's not forget the 10 minutes to pull off the road and then back on.

They are now testing a battery plane for short runs and supposedly DHL is discussing about purchasing a fleet. I don't think a company that size would be interested if they didn't think it would help their bottom line.

[MidWestIA]

so why isn't in the news for a ev car now - saw a blip they are starting with air taxis???

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

What people don't stop and think about is...."where does electricity come from?" You have to have power to make power and that comes from (gasp) oil!!! Also what to do with ALL those batteries when you want to throw them out? Not too "green" now. Wouldn't be enough charging stations to serve all who can afford to buy these things. I'll stick with my "gas-driven" car!!

Get ready to gasp. Oil produces less than one half of a percent (0.5%) of our electricity needs.

Electricity in the U.S. - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

[merrymini]

I have owned three Prius, never a problem with the batteries, even though that was the fear when they first came out.

I owned a Tesla and sold it for a profit because of demand. Super, super car.

Electric cars use energy (daaaahhhh) but have no exhaust fumes. Definitely a plus.

It will be many decades before gas vehicles disappear. Should be pretty exciting.

[Nellmack]

Originally Posted by flyboyl39

The problem becomes marketing your used ev car. The average age of cars in the US is 12.1 years old. Even with an 8 yr warranty these cars will be unsaleable. The new Ford Mach E battery pack when replaced under warranty is a 40,000 dollar warranty claim. A Prius ( which is only a hybrid with a way cheaper battery pack ) replacement battery pack is 4000. By year 5 most true ev’s lose 30% of their range also. There will be no market for these when used.

I drove my 1st Tesla for 7 years (137,000 miles) and I went from 220 miles of available daily battery down to 214 miles. That's 6 miles or about 2.6% loss..... over 7 years.....

Your comment that ev's loose 30% over 5 years is incorrect.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Get ready to gasp. Oil produces less than one half of a percent (0.5%) of our electricity needs.

Electricity in the U.S. - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

What about that little thing called coal?

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

What about that little thing called coal?

Was just focusing on the oil misinformation but glad you read the article.

[toeser]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SGN-Q5KRC8

Claiming 900 miles on charge. Now we’re talking!!! If affordable for masses?

I would suggest people start watching around the 9 minute mark to avoid a lot of unrelated stuff.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Was just focusing on the oil misinformation but glad you read the article.

So, you cherry picked the article... (P.S. You also ignored Natural Gas...)

[toeser]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Get ready to gasp. Oil produces less than one half of a percent (0.5%) of our electricity needs.

Electricity in the U.S. - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

That's because natural gas is the primary fossil fuel for electricity generation.

[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Get ready to gasp. Oil produces less than one half of a percent (0.5%) of our electricity needs.

Electricity in the U.S. - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

This is true, but oil produces 99.99% of the energy used to move cars. Not so much of the electricity to charge batteries as some would say.