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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For those who think EV doesn’t run on coal, you better rethink that! Just what do you think still powers our electrical grid.  An electric grid which could never support every American driving an EV. [/quote]

+1. Only a fraction of the electricity made in the US is from renewable sources. Most US electricity is generated from natural gas, nuclear energy, coal, and petroleum. I wouldn’t spend extra money to get an electric car that essentially runs on fossil fuel and has an expensive battery that will make the car a junk heap. I don’t think this is better for the environment. It’s for rich liberals to broadcast that they “care” about the environment. 
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Lol 60% of the grid production in the US is fossil fuels generated and only 21% of that is coal. Natural Gas accounts for 39% of the power production and releases 50% less carbon vs coal. Nuclear 19% and renewables 20%(oh looks there is is the same as coal). Driving an EV reduces emissions by 75% vs GV but it depends on your mpg.

Now the real reason why EVs will dominate the market is they are extremely fun to drive- fast, quick and quite plus little maintenance(just tires and bakes). You are one of those foolish conservatives who has never driven an EV because of your political beliefs.  :roll: Man live your life and stop worrying about owning the libs.

EVs are totally superior to GV. A friend has a Porsche GV and an EV. He and his wife fight about driving the EV because it is quicker and more fun to drive. He does not give a sh#t about the environment or emissions. He has already told me his next Porsche will be an EV. The f150 has already changed the industry. EVs are not just for the rich. Adopt or die. [/quote]

Agree with some of this, but even buying a new EV or GV vehicle every few years is not necessarily earth friendly. Are EVs and GVs equally “recyclable”? Are their components obtained in an equally environmentally detrimental/friendly way? Is nickel mining better than oil drilling?

All that aside the one downside of EVs that concerns me is what happens when the battery dies while you’re on the road. Scary in GVs too but I’ve heard that you cannot coast to the side of the road. Why is there no neutral gear equivalent in EV design? Seems like this should be doable. Is there some benefit of not having that ability (to coast when the car is off) that I’m missing?[/quote]

that's all part of innovation - those things will come in time.  Just like the GVs, there's a breakthrough in design, concept, tech. every few years.  Did the lack of relative innovation prevent you from buying a GV 15-20 years ago? Probably not.

Consider the current "fleet of EVs" as 2nd generation (Prius' and the like being 1st generation).  The difference is night and day.  With all the new entrants into the market, and with time, space and resources to continue to refine, the manufacturers will figure out all these things.  [/quote]

“…with time…”

So, those concerned about such issues will wait till the industry works them out. That’s a legit reason not to get one now, which is the OP’s Q.[/quote]

perhaps. but is that how OP make decisions about cars, fretting over issues that really outside the norm?  if so, then OP must have been riding the horse and buggy until only recently, since the new safety and tech didn't really become mainstream up until a few years ago.[/quote]

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