BigRobSA said:
I wonder....is anyone working on small-scale, "personal" nuke reactors? That would be cool. That would throw all the power issues out the window.
Serious question.
There's no point with natural gas as cheap and plentiful as it is
I will never buy an electric powered vehicle.
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There's no point with natural gas as cheap and plentiful as it is
Micro-reactors (a la SMR's) are being somewhat studied for, essentially, HOA-size use cases, but not 'personal ones.' At least, I believe so.BigRobSA said:
I wonder....is anyone working on small-scale, "personal" nuke reactors? That would be cool. That would throw all the power issues out the window.
Serious question.
We are still a bit away from being able to install a Mr. Fusion in your DeLorean .
don't care. bought a rivian.nortex97 said:
There are a number of problems with the march to EV-topia. They're not zero-emission vehicles, they're an extravagant purchase, costly to repair, expensive to insure, hazardous to own, and they create a new class of hazmat problems.
They also need to pick a narrative. Are they extravagant expensive purchases or are they so cheap now that resale values are crushed.
also don't care.Teslag said:
They also need to pick a narrative. Are they extravagant expensive purchases or are they so cheap now that resale values are crushed.
I don't think that was a 'great decision' but I don't lump you in as an EVangelist otherwise. The guys/gals who can't help but get angry at every drawback and heresy about their vehicles and religious beliefs about them/their brand are the ones who keep me going on this thread.oh no said:don't care. bought a rivian.nortex97 said:
There are a number of problems with the march to EV-topia. They're not zero-emission vehicles, they're an extravagant purchase, costly to repair, expensive to insure, hazardous to own, and they create a new class of hazmat problems.
nortex97 said:Micro-reactors (a la SMR's) are being somewhat studied for, essentially, HOA-size use cases, but not 'personal ones.' At least, I believe so.BigRobSA said:
I wonder....is anyone working on small-scale, "personal" nuke reactors? That would be cool. That would throw all the power issues out the window.
Serious question.
Ah, that would make more sense, I guess. As Kansas Kid pointed out, even a small reactor would make too much power for a family to use.
Not in my version of the future. These "it will consume too much energy" people need to move to Europe.
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Teslag said:
They also need to pick a narrative. Are they extravagant expensive purchases or are they so cheap now that resale values are crushed.
One thing it most certainly isn't…a free market where EVs stand on their own.
Philip J Fry said:Teslag said:
They also need to pick a narrative. Are they extravagant expensive purchases or are they so cheap now that resale values are crushed.
One thing it most certainly isn't…a free market where EVs stand on their own.
Teslas did without tax credits
And make no mistake…that is because it can't/won't.Philip J Fry said:Teslag said:
They also need to pick a narrative. Are they extravagant expensive purchases or are they so cheap now that resale values are crushed.
One thing it most certainly isn't…a free market where EVs stand on their own.
That's obfuscation.
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nortex97 said:I don't think that was a 'great decision' but I don't lump you in as an EVangelist otherwise. The guys/gals who can't help but get angry at every drawback and heresy about their vehicles and religious beliefs about them/their brand are the ones who keep me going on this thread.oh no said:don't care. bought a rivian.nortex97 said:
There are a number of problems with the march to EV-topia. They're not zero-emission vehicles, they're an extravagant purchase, costly to repair, expensive to insure, hazardous to own, and they create a new class of hazmat problems.
Every EV owner on this thread is quite open about their drawbacks and how they don't work for many people
You're the one who says they work for no one in any instance
Part of the time, but to say Tesla has never benefited from tax credits is flat out wrong.Teslag said:Philip J Fry said:Teslag said:
They also need to pick a narrative. Are they extravagant expensive purchases or are they so cheap now that resale values are crushed.
One thing it most certainly isn't…a free market where EVs stand on their own.
Teslas did without tax credits
Trump will fix it.
fifytechno-ag said:
is flat out a lie
that guy does not let truth hinder him
There would not be this hostility towards EVs if the government wasn't trying to force us into them. Not sure why you feel you have to come to EVs rescue on every thread.
Sales continue to drop. Getting hard for the libs to obfuscate this fact.
https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelbarone/2024/03/22/the-electric-car-fiasco-n2636836
https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelbarone/2024/03/22/the-electric-car-fiasco-n2636836
Quote:
The evidence is plentiful. Manufacturers have been cutting prices as dealers' lots filled up with unsold electrics. Ford is halving its output of electric F-150 trucks in its Dearborn, Michigan, plant. General Motors dealers are pressing the company to reverse its strategy, cut EV production, and build hybrids instead. Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned of "notably lower" EV production.
Trump will fix it.
Wow. I'm sure this will be a surprise to the leftists who vote for Democrats;
Quote:
The five-door hatchback doesn't have the best range or fanciest amenities. But what it does have is a top price under $14,000, good safety features, aggressive looks, and plenty of financial backing from Beijing. BYD's specialties are batteries and high-tech manufacturing, and they're using both to aggressively expand overseas production and deliveries.
An improved version for South American markets, called the Dolphin Mini, is already on sale, starting at $21,990.
"What we've seen over time is automotive manufacturers eventually enter all the markets that matter... Ultimately the Chinese will come to the U.S.," Marin Gjajachief operating officer for Ford's EV unit told CNBC in an interview last week.
The Alliance for American Manufacturing said in February, "The introduction of cheap Chinese autoswhich are so inexpensive because they are backed with the power and funding of the Chinese governmentto the American market could end up being an extinction-level event for the U.S. auto sector."
Some might call it a bloodbath.
Of course, it doesn't have to be a bloodbath. If there is a bloodbath, it will be on us, not China.
Not really a truck I don't think
Cybertruck hits a little water. Dies instantly. pic.twitter.com/fR4i1gUkNU
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We talked about that upthread. The EVangelists assured us it did not really stall, is quite common in ICE trucks, and is overall NBD.aggiedata said:
Not really a truck I don't thinkCybertruck hits a little water. Dies instantly. pic.twitter.com/fR4i1gUkNU
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Trump will fix it.
It is almost like the wheel well liner detached and is rubbing on the tire, then the driver stopped to check out the noise.
There are some really gullible people in the world
tk for tu juan said:
It is almost like the wheel well liner detached and is rubbing on the tire, then the driver stopped to check out the noise.
While better than complete failure, that still means that it's built like **** .
Yeah there are things that will cause some issues when off-roading in water/mud, like the cover on the lower control arm seen in the video below. Great collector of mud and debris.
Since EVs are finally on par with ICEs and can compete on an even playing field, when will these tax credits end so I can plan my purchase?
They can't end soon enough. Unfortunately, I don't see it happening no matter who wins in November. Trump touted the credits in a debate against Biden 4 years ago and even took credit for implementing them even though it was actually Obama who started this abomination.rynning said:
Since EVs are finally on par with ICEs and can compete on an even playing field, when will these tax credits end so I can plan my purchase?
The majority of models don't receive any tax incentives.
The tax credits was intended to save the big III and lifeline to UAW. Biden tried to ram through some union backed credit.rynning said:
Since EVs are finally on par with ICEs and can compete on an even playing field, when will these tax credits end so I can plan my purchase?
EVs, like any other industry, the best will survive and thrive. If you take away EV credits, this would be the nail in the Big 3 EV plans and the eventual demise of the big 3. They just can't compete.
Cybertruck broke down on my first road trip with my family. Lost the back motor and was unable to drive. Had to get it towed 2 hours back home. #Cybertruck #cybertruckbroken @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/lD8houTjt5
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hph6203 said:
The majority of models don't receive any tax incentives.
Interesting.
Consumer reports states otherwise. Unless you have other information.
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/electric-cars-plug-in-hybrids-that-qualify-for-tax-credits-a7820795671/
Then why include Audi, Honda, Nissan, and VW.Medaggie said:The tax credits was intended to save the big III and lifeline to UAW. Biden tried to ram through some union backed credit.rynning said:
Since EVs are finally on par with ICEs and can compete on an even playing field, when will these tax credits end so I can plan my purchase?
EVs, like any other industry, the best will survive and thrive. If you take away EV credits, this would be the nail in the Big 3 EV plans and the eventual demise of the big 3. They just can't compete.
There are >45 pure EV models for sale in the U.S. Only 13 of the vehicles on that list are pure EVs that are actually for sale currently.bobbranco said:hph6203 said:
The majority of models don't receive any tax incentives.
Interesting.
Consumer reports states otherwise. Unless you have other information.
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/electric-cars-plug-in-hybrids-that-qualify-for-tax-credits-a7820795671/
Because they had to. If Biden gave EV credits to just the big 3, then it would reek of favoritism. He tried to do some UAW carve out but caved when he got backlash.bobbranco said:Then why include Audi, Honda, Nissan, and VW.Medaggie said:The tax credits was intended to save the big III and lifeline to UAW. Biden tried to ram through some union backed credit.rynning said:
Since EVs are finally on par with ICEs and can compete on an even playing field, when will these tax credits end so I can plan my purchase?
EVs, like any other industry, the best will survive and thrive. If you take away EV credits, this would be the nail in the Big 3 EV plans and the eventual demise of the big 3. They just can't compete.
This is the big problem with many on this EV topic. They only read the headlines, latch on like its the gospel without understanding the topic.
Sooo...Medaggie said:The tax credits was intended to save the big III and lifeline to UAW. Biden tried to ram through some union backed credit.rynning said:
Since EVs are finally on par with ICEs and can compete on an even playing field, when will these tax credits end so I can plan my purchase?
EVs, like any other industry, the best will survive and thrive. If you take away EV credits, this would be the nail in the Big 3 EV plans and the eventual demise of the big 3. They just can't compete.
Tesla and China will replace the entire supply of new cars?
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