EV's

[Uncle Rico]

That's freaking awesome

[Hards Alumni]

https://scotscoop.com/opinion-electric-cars-are-not-driving-towards-the-future/#:~:text=Electric%2Dpowered%20cars%20are%20not,of%20current%20gasoline%2Dpowered%20cars.

I've seen enough, this is the post of the decade.

[muwarrior69]

https://www.energyportal.eu/news/pges-ceo-wants-electric-vehicles-to-save-californias-power-grid-4/136709/

[Hards Alumni]

https://www.energyportal.eu/news/pges-ceo-wants-electric-vehicles-to-save-californias-power-grid-4/136709/

Texas should be doing the same, but Texas is Texas.

[muwarrior69]

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/odot-gas-tax-electric-vehicle-pay-per-mile/283-fad1a341-0550-4c70-aa93-bfe5ead3f4c4

Why a GPS? They should only collect the odometer output.

[The Sultan]

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/odot-gas-tax-electric-vehicle-pay-per-mile/283-fad1a341-0550-4c70-aa93-bfe5ead3f4c4

Why a GPS? They should only collect the odometer output.

It's voluntary and easier than reporting. And really who cares?

[BrewCity83]

Ford CEO learns the hard way about the pains of charging an EV:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12421505/Ford-CEO-Jim-Farley-admits-electric-F-150-Lightning-needs-improvement-charging-issues.html

[jesmu84]

Ford CEO learns the hard way about the pains of charging an EV:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12421505/Ford-CEO-Jim-Farley-admits-electric-F-150-Lightning-needs-improvement-charging-issues.html

There is nothing surprising here.

I have no charging problems with my EV

[ZiggysFryBoy]

There is nothing surprising here.

I have no charging problems with my EV

The commune has chargers?

[rocket surgeon]

There is nothing surprising here.

I have no charging problems with my EV

maybe you could call the ford ceo and give him some pointers

[Lennys Tap]

There is nothing surprising here.

I have no charging problems with my EV

When one is going nowhere and has all day to get there...

[GOO]

maybe you could call the ford ceo and give him some pointers

Like should have bought a Tesla?  Or Ford should have bought Tesla when it was cheap?

[muwarrior69]

It's voluntary and easier than reporting. And really who cares?

When it becomes mandatory and a DA has automatic access to ones driving history without a warrant many will start caring.

[The Sultan]

When it becomes mandatory and a DA has automatic access to ones driving history without a warrant many will start caring.

But it's not and they don't.

[jesmu84]

When it becomes mandatory and a DA has automatic access to ones driving history without a warrant many will start caring.

Slippery slope fallacy

[jficke13]

When it becomes mandatory and a DA has automatic access to ones driving history without a warrant many will start caring.

Put a farraday cage on the transmitter and continue on with your life.

[Golden Avalanche]

When it becomes mandatory and a DA has automatic access to ones driving history without a warrant many will start caring.

You've been living under big brother surveillance since September 12, 2001 but a voluntary road tax collection program in a state you don't live in spooks you?

[mu_hilltopper]

https://www.businessinsider.com/dealers-turning-away-evs-velectric-cars-demand-cools-inventory-2023-8

Unsurprising.  Not to mention, I don't know who buys new cars these days.  The last new car I bought was in 2003.

[The Sultan]

https://www.businessinsider.com/dealers-turning-away-evs-velectric-cars-demand-cools-inventory-2023-8

Unsurprising.  Not to mention, I don't know who buys new cars these days.  The last new car I bought was in 2003.

The last used car I bought was in 1997.

[MuggsyB]

The last used car I bought was in 1997.

Not all of us have 50K under our couch cushions.

[The Sultan]

Not all of us have 50K under our couch cushions.

Haven't even come close to spending that. I buy practical, with not a lot of bells and whistles, but new.

Oh I should have added that my parents gave us a car when kid #1 started driving. So while I didn't *buy* a used car, I did *acquire* one.

[MuggsyB]

Haven't even come close to spending that. I buy practical, with not a lot of bells and whistles, but new.

Last I checked that's about the average price of a new car, not to mention the APR rates.  Thankfully my mom is awesome and gave me her Accord with 25K.    Most people aren't that lucky.  This is another monumental problem and we're a long way away from EV infrastructure in rural areas. 

[mu_hilltopper]

I've had zero problems buying 3 year old cars, likely off lease.   

Easy way to get a 30-40% discount on a low-mileage car with ~35k on the clock.

[Hards Alumni]

I've had zero problems buying 3 year old cars, likely off lease.   

Easy way to get a 30-40% discount on a low-mileage car with ~35k on the clock.

While true, it is hard to know how hard the lease driver has driven that vehicle.  But I totally agree, you will find really good deals on them.

[mu_hilltopper]

While true, it is hard to know how hard the lease driver has driven that vehicle.  But I totally agree, you will find really good deals on them.

That's pretty much true of any used cars.   -- I've gotten a couple of CPO certified cars, too.  IIRC, it was about $1500 to get an extended warranty that lasted until the car was 10 years old.  Easy call.