Electric Cars: Chev Bolt seems to be the first practical one.

[3930dave]

I think you'll find statistics show most EV customers do not buy a second. Wanting something to be true doesn't make it true.

I can't distinguish whether or not you are arguing with yourself, or simply forgot to include a data link....

Please link the stats you are talking about.

Outside of the oil industry, I have trouble understanding why anybody cares if other people choose to drive EVs.

Rgds, D.

 

[Redneck in training]

So you throw out 80% then make your argument. Lol. Listen, empty your electric car, then use a generator to charge it, measure how many gallons you use to charge it, then drive to empty the battery, and see your milage, electric cars get about 1mpg.

Actually no. It will have mileage about 5-10% lower than comparable ICE car. The conversion from mechanical power to electric and back to mechanical is around 90%.

 

[houstonscott]

I can't distinguish whether or not you are arguing with yourself, or simply forgot to include a data link.... Please link the stats you are talking about. Outside of the oil industry, I have trouble understanding why anybody cares if other people choose to drive EVs. Rgds, D.

Journal EVWORLD.COM

When you find out 25% of EV's are bought by government the numbers are worse.

 

[Redneck in training]

I think detaching yourself with government (Canada power is government) reliance is very attractive to many. The extra money and issues with battery cars weighted against government control, everyone has to make their own decision. I agree as long as media and governments continue to convince people of a need for EV, and tax payers subsidize them, a small market will remain.

The fact also is that electric energy cost is more or less stable and predictable while cost of gasoline or diesel is volatile and unpredictable. You are hostage of the oil based energy producers you have no control over at all.

 

[buickanddeere]

The fact also is that electric energy cost is more or less stable and predictable while cost of gasoline or diesel is volatile and unpredictable. You are hostage of the oil based energy producers you have no control over at all.

Check the price of electricity in Ontario. Went from one of the cheapest in North America and supported industry. Now Ontario "Green" energy is the most expensive in North America and is up there with Finland and German green power due to subsidizing wind and solar.

 

[houstonscott]

It's more efficient to invest in your earnings potential and pay, rather then wasted efforts to look for small savings in energy use. Concentrating on earnings beats figuring out how to make less go further every time.

 

[houstonscott]

Cool ambient temps and good angles this time of year, my 6.405kw array is working good.

 

[3930dave]

Journal EVWORLD.COM

When you find out 25% of EV's are bought by government the numbers are worse.

Exclude 43% of the market, then draw conclusions about re-purchase rates ?

That's about as meaningful data-wise as saying I've been driving for 40 years and only re-bought the same brand of vehicle once - therefore concluding that I hate almost all IC based cars and trucks.....

Rgds, D.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Has anyone driven a Bolt yet? Curious about the ride/suspension. I drive frostbiten roads to commute so I'd like a car that handles the bumps well.

 

[houstonscott]

Has anyone driven a Bolt yet? Curious about the ride/suspension. I drive frostbiten roads to commute so I'd like a car that handles the bumps well.

Anything that small will be uncomfortable, unless you are very young or small stature.