Electric cars that need to rest 24 hours after every 250 miles. And High Performance Summer Only Tires that can only be driven 6 months out of the year.
There's a ho-lada problems with battery production and disposal that few folks talk about.
How environmentally friendly is the manufacturing process? it isn't.
What happens to the old batteries? not pretty.
When they make it foolproof, someone will invent a bigger fool.My point. We're not 'there' yet.
I always considered hydrogen more viable as a fuel than about anything else. Only real issue I can think of with it is making the transfer process at the "end-users" point foolproof. Always some fool will come along and find a way to blow themselves up. :smirk:
Ah, u can always put a windmill in ur back yard.That was Tesla first problem: distance. But what happens to power generation plants if everyone wants to plug in 2-3 cars. Shutting power off in California for fires, so garge doors dead and dead cars.
Never wanted for heat in the cabin of MGB's. Had to dial it back sometimes in Pennsylvania winter conditions.
Never wanted for heat in the cabin of MGB's. Had to dial it back sometimes in Pennsylvania winter conditions.
I have four internal combustion engined cars.
Only Four?
An electric commuter car is not a terrible idea. It’s a lousy road trip car (although may not need 24 hours to charge; it depends on the charger.)
I have now seen some Teslas on Road Trips.
For example in the frosty Northeast, my gasoline car takes 10-15 minutes before I’m toasty warm- electric cars have immediate heat.
The more you use the juice the shorter the battery range.
Obviously there is a big question on battery manufacture and disposal vs carbon emissions, but I’ll leave that to the scientists who have actually studied chemistry, fluid dynamics (ie weather and ocean currents), and the data. Not politicians! Could be an issue. Who ya gonna believe?
And I’ve been changing from summer to winter tires for the past 20-odd years... I realize it is not necessary, but I believe (emphasis on belief, not know ) that by switching I’m getting the best of both worlds. I like my Michelin Pilots in the twisties!