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Are you actually ready to buy an Electric Vehicle?

Discussion in 'Opinion POLLS' started by Robert, Mar 17, 2021.

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Electric vehicle in your future?

  1. I now have one.

    6 vote(s)
    8.6%

  2. I will get one this year.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. I see one in my future.

    21 vote(s)
    30.0%

  4. I will stick to fuel.

    39 vote(s)
    55.7%

  5. I will keep my fuel car plus purchase an EV.

    3 vote(s)
    4.3%

  6. I will eliminate my fuel car and only use the EV.

    1 vote(s)
    1.4%
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  1. Canell

    Canell Well-Known Member

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    Got me. :D
     
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    Jack Hays Well-Known Member Donor

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    Jack Hays, Jun 12, 2021
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    Jack Hays Well-Known Member Donor

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    Jack Hays, Jun 20, 2021
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    fmw Well-Known Member

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    Lithium polymer batteries can break out in fire with nothing more than an overcharge or physical damage. They have been known to do this for no reason on rare occasions. I sometimes enjoy flying radio controlled airplane models and I have had a battery powered model crash and break out in a conflagration. LIPO batteries are powerful but a bit on the unstable side.

    Is there anybody on the forum supporting EV's that actually owns one?
     
    fmw, Jun 22, 2021
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  5. joesnagg

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    Too much money for too little. I'LL fill the 11.5 gallon tank on my 25 year old 4 cylinder, YOU charge the battery on your new electric wonder-mobile....lets see who goes the furthest before needing a "refill" (and who can "refill" the fastest to boot).
     
    joesnagg, Jun 22, 2021
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    Polydectes Well-Known Member

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    No, such a thing would be pointless impossible and a waste. What are they going to do ask after the planet to hold its breath every other day.
     
    Polydectes, Jun 26, 2021
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    Electric cars seem to be a religion for some people they are a novelty they have been in novelty since 1900 they have the same limitations now that they did a century ago I don't see this getting very far they'll make this crap few people will buy it.

    If it comes down to it people will buy used cars so it's not to I have to buy overpriced underpowered limited junk
     
    Polydectes, Jun 26, 2021
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    I would love to see the results of your investigation because I don't believe that.
     
    fmw, Jun 26, 2021
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    cd8ed, Jun 26, 2021
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    Jack Hays, Jun 27, 2021
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    Damn! Can't charge the EV during heat waves?

    'Heat Dome' To Roast Northeast States
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    "Expect power prices to increase."

    Hot AND Humid. At least they aren't in CA where they tell you to not use the AC during heatwaves so that the "sustainable" power grid doesn't crash.

    But, yes, it's going to be HOT in the NE and the NW.

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    Zorro, Jun 28, 2021
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    Not to mention the environmental impact of EV's.
    171 Scientists: CO2 Budget Of Electric Mobility “Twice As Big As Assumed” By European Leaders
    By P Gosselin on 30. June 2021

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    171 scientists say European policymakers have grossly miscalculated the CO2 budget of e-cars in 2030 and that in reality CO2 emitted would be MORE THAN TWICE AS HIGH as assumed:

    EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen and her colleagues recently received an open letter drafted by scientists of the International Association of Sustainable Drivetrain and Vehicle Technology Research (IASTEC)

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    Six representatives from Southwest Europe, South Europe, Southeast Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe and Central Europe signed an open letter on behalf of 171 scientific members of IASTEC.

    The 171 scientists say policymakers have “grossly miscalculated the CO2 budget of e-cars in 2030” and that in reality CO2 emitted would be more than twice as high as assumed. . . .
     
    Jack Hays, Jun 30, 2021
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    PLEASE BUY AN ELECTRIC CAR:

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    Related: “Indian Point Energy Center (I.P.E.C.) was a three-unit nuclear power plant station located in Buchanan, New York, just south of Peekskill. It sits on the east bank of the Hudson River, about 36 miles (58 km) north of Midtown Manhattan. The facility has permanently ceased power operations as of April 30, 2021.”

    https://pjmedia.com/instapundit/459143/

    We have incompetent zealots in charge of too much.
     
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    Jack Hays, Jul 4, 2021
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    Polydectes, Jul 4, 2021
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    I find an EV to be more convenient than a gasoline car. However, some insist that everyone drives 600+ miles while towing a house on every trip they take.

    No gas stations - no oil changes.
     
    Bob Newhart, Jul 9, 2021
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    EV is a fine urban runabout, but no more than that.
     
    Jack Hays, Jul 9, 2021
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  18. Bob Newhart

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    So, you drive to the city to charge the laptop you are using?
     
    Bob Newhart, Jul 9, 2021
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    What are 99% of drivers using their cars for? Are do you also insist that everyone drives 600+ miles while towing a house?
     
    Bob Newhart, Jul 9, 2021
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    Most people don't really want to buy two cars when all they need is one. They would choose the more versatile option. One where you don't get anxiety about the next place to fuel up
    Perhaps in time these limitations on electric cars will be mitigated but now isn't the time.
     
    Polydectes, Jul 9, 2021
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    I can charge my laptop with my vehicle and it doesn't reduce the amount of distance I can travel.

    It's the difference of producing power vs simply using it
     
    Polydectes, Jul 9, 2021
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    Do you fly by flapping your arms as well?
     
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    I don't like having to upkeep 12 houses around the world either. That's why I rent and use hotel rooms.
     
    Bob Newhart, Jul 9, 2021
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    No, airplanes are powered by kerosene. Not electricity.
     
    Polydectes, Jul 9, 2021
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    So people would rent a superior vehicle verses buying one for less than an electric vehicle?

    Why?
     
    Polydectes, Jul 9, 2021
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