That's cute. Which one is actually a viable source of energy at this point? Not the sun.
The sun is the source of all energy on earth. The energy within petrochemicals came from the sun. It makes no sense to say that the sun is not a viable source of energy.
Except for geothermal and nuclear. And tidal power, that's mostly from the moon. Can't run an internal combustion car on any of those, though.
I'll buy an EV when it takes the same amount to charge one as it takes to fill a gas tank. If I want to get into my car and drive from Maine to California I don't want to have to worry about finding fuel. I don't have to with gas but do with electric. I also want to pull in, fill up in 5 minutes, and go another 400 mikes. Not sit for an hour to get enough to get back on the road.
I have no philosophical opposition to them but I want fueling to be as convenient and as quick as gas with no additional effort or time commitment from me
That's cute. Which one is actually a viable source of energy at this point? Not the sun.
The sun is the source of all energy on earth. The energy within petrochemicals came from the sun. It makes no sense to say that the sun is not a viable source of energy.
1) Considering how ignorant most of America is, I can't believe it's not even a higher number than that.
2) I remember in the 70s when my father thought getting a microwave was an unnecessary gadget, and he thought my uncle and aunt were silly for getting one. That attitude didn't last long as we had one soon after that. People and attitudes change over time with regard to new or newish things.
3) Too much of this country view electric cars as a political statement, which is silly. While they still have much to work on (still need more range, still need more options, still need to work on more charging stations, etc.), ultimately electric cars are less hassle for the users, and they have superior acceleration.
4) It is impossible to know what vehicular transportation will look like in 100 years, but it is unlikely to be dominated by internal combustion engine gasoline vehicles. Electric cars seem like the best bet at this point...but, who knows...could be solar, could be natural gas, could be Mr. Fusion for all we know.
I'll buy an EV when it takes the same amount to charge one as it takes to fill a gas tank. If I want to get into my car and drive from Maine to California I don't want to have to worry about finding fuel. I don't have to with gas but do with electric. I also want to pull in, fill up in 5 minutes, and go another 400 mikes. Not sit for an hour to get enough to get back on the road.
I have no philosophical opposition to them but I want fueling to be as convenient and as quick as gas with no additional effort or time commitment from me
Im one of those folks that likes a $300 new car payment each month. I dont want a EV. Its not good for the environment.
same I don’t want to pay more than $300/mo on a new vehicle and I do a lot of fly fishing and hunting in crappy weather in the northeast. I need something that can pull off a dirt road and fire up no problem after I’ve been out in the woods for eight hours.
2) I remember in the 70s when my father thought getting a microwave was an unnecessary gadget, and he thought my uncle and aunt were silly for getting one.
And it turns out, 50 years later, that your father was a genius and that microwaves are low-class disgusting kitchen gadgets that contribute to obesity and other health problems and are hazardous waste.
2) I remember in the 70s when my father thought getting a microwave was an unnecessary gadget, and he thought my uncle and aunt were silly for getting one.
And it turns out, 50 years later, that your father was a genius and that microwaves are low-class disgusting kitchen gadgets that contribute to obesity and other health problems and are hazardous waste.
Eating too much contributes to obesity. He and my mother are both great cooks, so they typically use their microwave to heat beverages and left overs.
For the folks that fear not being able to charge/range problems...here is what I propose. The US government should start a campaign that makes an offer to all businesses with large parking lots (I'm looking at you supermarkets, Home Depot, Walmart, etc.) to fund building solar array canopies over the entire lot. The businesses can take these funds to build the arrays on the condition that they allow the public to charge under the canopy for free. This is a win-win. Keep your car out of the direct sun under the canopy. Make use of worthless parking lots. Free charging everywhere. Good for climate. Drives business to these stores (i.e. shop while you charge).
Where is the infrastructure to support EVs? I work for a large tech company, they don't have any plans to install any charging stations. I have a 35 mile commute ... no option to charge the EV that I won't even consider buying. There is essentially no infrastructure outside of metropolitan areas. Why would someone in a rural or lightly populated area with no infrastructure even consider purchasing an EV? What about maintenance? How many young Let'sRun folks are planning to become EV mechanics?
So, install a charger at home and never go to a gas station again. My wife’s commute is 45 miles each way. She has no issues commuting with an EV. Of course, we live somewhere with infrastructure to support charging if needed, though we have only used it a few times as home charging is just so good.
I'll buy an EV when it takes the same amount to charge one as it takes to fill a gas tank. If I want to get into my car and drive from Maine to California I don't want to have to worry about finding fuel. I don't have to with gas but do with electric. I also want to pull in, fill up in 5 minutes, and go another 400 mikes. Not sit for an hour to get enough to get back on the road.
I have no philosophical opposition to them but I want fueling to be as convenient and as quick as gas with no additional effort or time commitment from me
And how often do people drive from Maine to CA?
Hardly ever. What does that have to with the handful who do or even think they might? Lots more people drive from Maine to Ohio or Virginia and want to refuel in five minutes or so. I think a lot of people who won't consider getting an electric car now, and I am one, will reconsider if EVs ever get to the point where you can buy one for about what you'd pay for a comparable conventional car and can be used exactly the same.
I know. EVs tear up the roads and don;t pay gasoline taxes. The States soon will begin taxing EVs based on road impact at 60 MPH. Small cars will pay $100/yr. SUVs $1000/yr. Trucks such as Ford F150 $5000/yr. Big Box Trucks $10,000/yr.
So what? How many of those 28% wouldn’t even consider buying any car? I certainly wouldn’t, I have no need for one. I’d wager that more than 28% of the US population doesn’t even own a car.
I'll buy an EV when it takes the same amount to charge one as it takes to fill a gas tank. If I want to get into my car and drive from Maine to California I don't want to have to worry about finding fuel. I don't have to with gas but do with electric. I also want to pull in, fill up in 5 minutes, and go another 400 mikes. Not sit for an hour to get enough to get back on the road.
I have no philosophical opposition to them but I want fueling to be as convenient and as quick as gas with no additional effort or time commitment from me
This.
You're asking people to install a charger at the home ($$) then remember to plug in overnight and pay ($$) a higher electric bill....
...or...
Just go down the street and fill up in less than 5min.
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