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I'm not sure why size of country is relevant when we are talking about issues in cities and on street parking issues - we have same issues this side of the pond. and how many $millions worth of cars are parked in those bays - as the demand changes then people will start looking at ways of making things happen more efficiently thus bring down the cost. However that involves investment, something we seem to have reduced to almost zero. |
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05-06-2024, 02:43 AM | #8187 | |
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VW are being sued by the owners of and insurers Felicity Ace. They accuse VW of withholding information about the risks associated with transporting electrified cars and not telling them of necessary precautions for safely transporting the cars. Basically it sunk because the crew had no idea how to deal with a fire in an electrical car - if it can't be dealt with safely then look to the insurance market adjust accordingly. |
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05-06-2024, 03:14 AM | #8188 | |
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Don't fall for the PHEV hype – go battery EV or go home
05/05/2024 You’ve probably seen the headlines: battery EV sales are slowing down, and PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) sales are hot; the DC fast charging infrastructure isn’t good enough for road trips, so you should drive a PHEV; battery EVs aren’t ready for prime time, but PHEV are the best of both worlds. I’m here to tell you that it’s all nonsense. Battery EVs are better today than ever, while PHEVs are full of compromises. The inconvenient truth is that at the core, PHEVs are still basically gas cars. Sure, they also include a small EV drivetrain, but they are based on the same platform as their hybrid and gasoline twins, with the same packaging and safety compromises. So, unlike most battery EVs, which are built on a bespoke platform, PHEVs don’t have a frunk (front trunk), or a flat floor, or anywhere near the same amount of interior space. Another important thing to consider is that you must be able to charge PHEVs at home (or at work) to make them worthwhile. If you never (or rarely) plug your PHEV into a power outlet to charge it, you’re just basically driving around in a heavier-than-normal hybrid with worse fuel efficiency than a regular hybrid. Even a Nissan Leaf with just 150 miles of range will get the job done, and you won’t be wasting electricity to lug around a heavy ICE (internal combustion engine), gas tank, muffler, and related paraphernalia. So, forget PHEVs – they aren’t the answer. Battery EVs are viable today, and the sooner we all get on board, the better. It’s time to commit! Go battery EV or go home. https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-te...-ev-or-go-home I'm pretty sure I don't agree with this author on too much but I do think she makes valid points. PHEVs offer all the complications and cost with little added benefits of lower maintenance, lower cost. |
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05-06-2024, 09:19 AM | #8190 | |
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The main advantage of a hybrid is that you will never have range anxiety and better mpg than a pure ICE vehicle. |
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If done properly it should raise money long term - after all they'll be selling something
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05-06-2024, 12:49 PM | #8192 | |
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05-06-2024, 12:51 PM | #8193 |
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Will there be any EU domestic automakers left after the Greens and the Chynese get done with them. That fleet of jumbo Chynese auto carriers is gonna be busy! The flood has started.
NIO (NYSE:NIO) shares are getting a boost Monday as the Chinese EV company is on track to unveil a new mass-market brand by the end of May and a second smaller EV under $30K for the European market by 2025, according to a NIO senior executive cited by Reuters. Lower-cost and smaller model EVs are seen as an attempt to compete with Tesla’s (TSLA) Model 3 as well as comparable models from Chinese competitors like XPeng (XPEV), BYD (OTCPK:BYDDF) (OTCPK:BYDDY), and Xiaomi (OTCPK:XIACF) as the crowded EV market in China is forcing manufacturers to cut costs, increase selection, and innovate with smaller and higher-range vehicles. Early this year, the car company launched a touring version of the ET5 sedan and EL6 SUV aimed at families in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden. Last edited by Weather Man; 05-06-2024 at 01:04 PM.. |
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In places that actually get cold, that size/length cord will keep the battery warm and that's about it. Walk out in the morning and realize you can't actually get to work.
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Drove past a KIA dealer in KC yesterday and the number of EV9s on the lots was staggering. Must have been 40 of them. All the dealer lots in the area, minus Toyota, were overflowing with vehicles, even the BMW dealer.
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I'm seeing more KIA EV's on the road around here than I'm seeing Tesla's. Dam near got back up over by one at the post office last week, It was so windy the insipid electric hum was masked and it was a case of oblivious driver.
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05-06-2024, 02:50 PM | #8198 |
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And KIA dealers are EVERYWHERE.
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05-07-2024, 04:54 AM | #8199 | |
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I was referring to that London vo te. |
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I know some EV owners in Toronto were doing this and then were told it wasn't allowed. The other issue caused by this is you get home from work and want to plug in out front of your house but someone else is already parked there.
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Better than truck drivers backing in till their wheel hits the stop and blocking the sidewalk with 5' of truck hanging over.
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So many blind and/or elderly people will die because of that. It is just another way that the green agenda destroy our most vulnerable.
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