Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

[sd455dan]

Well this is not good for the environment since they will all probably be crushed.

 

[DarkBlack]

Well this is not good for the environment since they will all probably be crushed.

Those things are ugly.

 

[Grumpycat]

There's a Wendy's at every exit. Haven't you heard, chargers don't use the gas station model. That'll be hit or miss.

If there was a Wendy's at every exit then there would be one at the exit with the Supercharger.

 

[Grumpycat]

I hope Tesla makes it. They are currently the only EV that "works" well enough for someone who wants to spend $40k+. IMO if Tesla gets in trouble, it will be the death spiral of EVs in the USA in my lifetime. Not good.

In another 7 years I will be 80. Too old to care about depreciation or if the battery will last 15-20 years (like an ICE engine and transmission will). There should be about 225K miles on the F150 by then and it will be 15 years old. I hope to get my last vehicle at 80, God willing.

The way technology is advancing, an EV has a good chance to fit 95% my needs by then. Unlikely to be driving hundreds of miles at a time, and by then, stopping every 150-200 miles for a charge/nap might be perfect! I would keep one of the pickups for things an EV is useless for in rural Michigan. But a new modern car would be a treat for an old man looking at the sunset of life.

Heck might, attract a 60 year old gold digger with a spiffy new $100-125k EV. Plugging in after 150-200 miles will have a new and amazing meaning! 20-30 minutes sounds about perfect. If I need a nap, she can drive the next leg of trip.

I am seeing an EV in my future.

You do know today is April 2, not April 1?

 

[Grumpycat]

Well this is not good for the environment since they will all probably be crushed.

I give. What are they and why will they never be sold?

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

How far out of my way to get there?

Nine hours of charging, $87.14 in snacks and 14 bowel movements.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Skyrocketing Toyota Prius Sales Proves People Want Hybrids, Not EVs

Toyota announced sales figures for the first quarter of 2024, revealing Prius sales had skyrocketed by 138.6 percent, outselling the company's EV lineup.

www.motor1.com

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Skyrocketing Toyota Prius Sales Proves People Want Hybrids, Not EVs

Toyota announced sales figures for the first quarter of 2024, revealing Prius sales had skyrocketed by 138.6 percent, outselling the company's EV lineup.

www.motor1.com

Hybrid does make more sense...but what an ugly mouth! Designed by Jeff Dunham?

 

[sd455dan]

I give. What are they and why will they never be sold?

It is All I could find on the Lordstown Endurance trucks already built, and the crusher statement was in the comments...

Bankruptcy etc. etc.
what a complete disaster:

https://www.topspeed.com/lordstown-endurance-electric-pickup-truck-future-bankruptcy/

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Hybrid does make more sense...but what an ugly mouth! Designed by Jeff Dunham? View attachment 860318View attachment 860319

I actually prefer it over the pregnant sedans I see with a T on the trunk