Spekkio
He bowls overhand.
"The market" isn't driving the shift to electric cars, even before these bills were being discussed.
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Sen. Schumer gas for electric car trade in program?
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A portion of it certainly is.
The market didn't push for seatbelts, unleaded gas or airbags either but here we are.
The sales numbers certainly make that clear.
Spekkio
He bowls overhand.
Yeah, but the government didn't offer exhorbitant tax breaks and 'free' gasoline for upgrading to a car with unleaded gas. If people with electric cars had to pay for their energy consumption, it would cost more than gasoline.
Quite an astute observation.
I accept your apology.
Minnesota Tomcat
Turkeybeast
Electric cars also seem to still be plagued with problems because the technology is too new.
www.caranddriver.com
There's an issue with the wheels of the Toyota bZ4X EV. They might fall off.
Toyota Has Fix for bZ4X EV Wheel Problem, Will Replace Wheels and Bolts
Because of problematic wheels that could fall off, Toyota recalled 258 units of the new model in June. Several hundred Subaru Solterra EVs that hadn't gone out to buyers yet were also involved.
There's an issue with the wheels of the Toyota bZ4X EV. They might fall off.
Aren’t you thinking of Texas?
Minnesota Tomcat
Turkeybeast
If I am not mistaken, I do not think California's power grid can support a transition to all electric cars.
csmlydon12
Member
Texas can't hardly keep the lights on regardless of what cars are plugged in
If one plugs their car in at home they are in fact paying for their energy consumption, as is the case with most folks I know who drive electric cars.
Electric cars also seem to still be plagued with problems because the technology is too new.
Toyota Has Fix for bZ4X EV Wheel Problem, Will Replace Wheels and Bolts
Because of problematic wheels that could fall off, Toyota recalled 258 units of the new model in June. Several hundred Subaru Solterra EVs that hadn't gone out to buyers yet were also involved.
There's an issue with the wheels of the Toyota bZ4X EV. They might fall off.
Notwithstanding the numerous recalls of gasoline powered automobiles over the last few decades to include plenty of tire and wheel related ones, you could ask Ford all about those in particular.
If you don't think the government subsidizes fossil fuels, I have several bridges to sell you.
The actual energy is quite a bit cheaper for electricity.
Driving with electricity is much cheaper than with gasoline » Yale Climate Connections
Electricity prices are relatively cheap and stable, compared to the rising price of gasoline at the pump.
yaleclimateconnections.org
Because of far few movable parts EVs should be cheaper to operate over time as there are fewer parts to wear out or require preventative replacement. But frequently left out of comparisons are the cost of replacing batteries in an EV. Haven't seen the latest numbers, but I have seen creditable numbers a few years ago, that if you used an EV past the cost of battery replacement costs evened out. And the cost of battery replacement was a huge chunk of change many people could not afford to pay for.The actual energy is quite a bit cheaper for electricity.
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Driving with electricity is much cheaper than with gasoline » Yale Climate Connections
Electricity prices are relatively cheap and stable, compared to the rising price of gasoline at the pump.
Yeah, the battery tech is definitely going to have to evolve.
With the huge move to electric, there’s just too much money to be made by coming up with the next battery chemistry or other storage means. Someone will will get there. This is Model-T early days.