EVs

[SNOWFLAKE]

Putting politics aside (KNOWING you won't be able to), have you considered investing in an EV ?

Realizing EVs are impractical in some situations, any search on the internet will show that charging stations are popping up all over Canada and the U.S. and even the big car manufacturers are building EVs.

Fire departments, police departments, and buses are starting to change over, particularly in large cities.

My wife and I both drive gas powered SUVs but one never gets used as we go most places together so are thinking of selling and getting an EV. We aren't into long-hauling or off-road motoring, so it would work for us.

What about you?

 

[SMTA]

Everything I have read about the upcoming Ford F150 Lightening had been very impressive.
If the power in your home goes out, the truck can even backfeed electricity to run the house for 2 to 3 days.

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Review, Pricing, and Specs

The practical and capable F-150 pickup has gone EV and while it adopts a name from Ford's performance past, it delivers much more than quick acceleration.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[Overitall]

Putting politics aside (KNOWING you won't be able to), have you considered investing in an EV ?

Realizing EVs are impractical in some situations, any search on the internet will show that charging stations are popping up all over Canada and the U.S. and even the big car manufacturers are building EVs.

Fire departments, police departments, and buses are starting to change over, particularly in large cities.

My wife and I both drive gas powered SUVs but one never gets used as we go most places together so are thinking of selling and getting an EV. We aren't into long-hauling or off-road motoring, so it would work for us.

What about you?

I just purchased what may be my last vehicle. Yet, even if it wasn’t I would not purchase an EV. Too expensive and the technology too new. Even where I live I’ve experienced power outages. Sometimes lasting through the day. How would you charge an EV in the event of a serious outage? Especially given the current problem of cybercrime being able of shutting down power grids. A backup generator powered by gasoline?

 

[phoenix2020]

You left off the option of already owning one. We love them, own them and drive them without reservation. Yesterday I finally got around to trying a SuperCharger V3 and it was pretty cool to hit 240KW and 1000 miles/hour charge rate even it only lasted five minutes. The rate of progress can seem intoxicating. It’s hard to go back to an ICE once a household has owned a vehicle.

 

[Fishking]

Putting politics aside (KNOWING you won't be able to), have you considered investing in an EV ?

Realizing EVs are impractical in some situations, any search on the internet will show that charging stations are popping up all over Canada and the U.S. and even the big car manufacturers are building EVs.

Fire departments, police departments, and buses are starting to change over, particularly in large cities.

My wife and I both drive gas powered SUVs but one never gets used as we go most places together so are thinking of selling and getting an EV. We aren't into long-hauling or off-road motoring, so it would work for us.

What about you?

I have a plugin hybrid minivan, the Chrysler Pacifica. It gets 30 miles on full EV power and then switches over to gas that powers the engine, which only works as a giant alternator. I think we're spread out too much for full EV use on a practical level, unless you're in a good financial position to have multiple vehicles.

I do like the plug in hybrid model though. It gives you the best of both worlds. We get over 1K miles on our minivan before we need to fill up again.

 

[noonereal]

Putting politics aside (KNOWING you won't be able to), have you considered investing in an EV ?

Realizing EVs are impractical in some situations, any search on the internet will show that charging stations are popping up all over Canada and the U.S. and even the big car manufacturers are building EVs.

Fire departments, police departments, and buses are starting to change over, particularly in large cities.

My wife and I both drive gas powered SUVs but one never gets used as we go most places together so are thinking of selling and getting an EV. We aren't into long-hauling or off-road motoring, so it would work for us.

What about you?

What is an EV?

 

[noonereal]

OK, I think I figured it out.

 

[Artymoon]

Never considered buying one but am certainly not against them. If the technology and infrastructure can overtake fuel, then I'd look into one if the price came down.

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

Everything I have read about the upcoming Ford F150 Lightening had been very impressive.
If the power in your home goes out, the truck can even backfeed electricity to run the house for 2 to 3 days.

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Review, Pricing, and Specs

The practical and capable F-150 pickup has gone EV and while it adopts a name from Ford's performance past, it delivers much more than quick acceleration.

www.caranddriver.com

BUT drain the truck battery? There are going to be drawbacks, but my wife and I will likely go Hybrid, so if electricity is not available we can switch back to gas.

 

[Mycroft]

Putting politics aside (KNOWING you won't be able to), have you considered investing in an EV ?

Realizing EVs are impractical in some situations, any search on the internet will show that charging stations are popping up all over Canada and the U.S. and even the big car manufacturers are building EVs.

Fire departments, police departments, and buses are starting to change over, particularly in large cities.

My wife and I both drive gas powered SUVs but one never gets used as we go most places together so are thinking of selling and getting an EV. We aren't into long-hauling or off-road motoring, so it would work for us.

What about you?

I think EV's are great.

But I won't get one. Don't need it. I have a 12 year old Subaru that'll get me anywhere I want to go, whether it's to another state, to another city, to the mountains, in good weather or in the snow.

My brother and his wife, in Montana, on the other hand, have a Prius. They spent a year pulling it behind their RV and it was great. Then they sold the RV and bought into a manufactured home community...and they still drive the Prius. It works for them.

Everyone has to make their own decision based on their own needs. If it works for you...do it.

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

I just purchased what may be my last vehicle. Yet, even if it wasn’t I would not purchase an EV. Too expensive and the technology too new. Even where I live I’ve experienced power outages. Sometimes lasting through the day. How would you charge an EV in the event of a serious outage? Especially given the current problem of cybercrime being able of shutting down power grids. A backup generator powered by gasoline?

That is why my wife and I are opting for a Hybrid, at least that way gas is available if needed, but I am going to post a comment from a fellow I know from another forum that has been using an EV:

I bought my Chevy bolt in 2017. I have over 160,000 miles on it. So far, I absolutely love it. It has more power than I am accustomed to dealing with and it helps that I can charge at work for a minimal fee. I also have a pretty decent level two charger in my garage. I’ll never go back to a choker again.

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

You left off the option of already owning one. We love them, own them and drive them without reservation. Yesterday I finally got around to trying a SuperCharger V3 and it was pretty cool to hit 240KW and 1000 miles/hour charge rate even it only lasted five minutes. The rate of progress can seem intoxicating. It’s hard to go back to an ICE once a household has owned a vehicle.

you response could fall under Definitely

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

I have a plugin hybrid minivan, the Chrysler Pacifica. It gets 30 miles on full EV power and then switches over to gas that powers the engine, which only works as a giant alternator. I think we're spread out too much for full EV use on a practical level, unless you're in a good financial position to have multiple vehicles.

I do like the plug in hybrid model though. It gives you the best of both worlds. We get over 1K miles on our minivan before we need to fill up again.

AND if you are apartment dwellers like my wife and myself a full on EV is not practical as there is no place to plug an EV in, so we are going hybrid to start our vehicle (when we get it) and switch to electric when on the road.

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

OK, I think I figured it out.

 

[Peter]

I don't have a driving licence so I'm super excited for the eventual rise of the machines and fully autonomous electric cars to start whisking me about in style.

It's going to feel super fancy and futuristic.

 

[Tender Branson]

What’s the price of one Electoral Vote ?

I want to buy 3 Electoral Votes from Ohio in 2024.

 

[noonereal]

How long do they take to charge?

Right now, they simply do not get the mileage on a single charge to interest me.

Sad, because I would much prefer one.

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

I don't have a driving licence so I'm super excited for the eventual rise of the machines and fully autonomous electric cars to start whisking me about in style.

It's going to feel super fancy and futuristic.

THAT is where I draw the line, putting my life in the hands of a self-driving car? NO thanks. BUT I know it will become the wave of the future, already delivery services are thinking of using self-driving vehicles (why page wages for a driver?)
Which reminds me, maybe my next topic will be "Do you use a cashier or do you put them out of a job by using automatic checkout?"

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

How long do they take to charge?

Right now, they simply do not get the mileage on a single charge to interest me.

Sad, because I would much prefer one.

If you read some tech magazines, they are getting better and better, and more and more places - even along highways - are putting up charging stations, HOWEVER if you are really worried about distance a hybrid would serve as well - that is the direction my wife and I are going to go.

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

What’s the price of one Electoral Vote ?

I want to buy 3 Electoral Votes from Ohio in 2024.

oh brother

 

[noonereal]

THAT is where I draw the line, putting my life in the hands of a self-driving car?

See, I most defiantly would. Why? Simple numbers. Humans fail far more often than do computers.

This is how I approach everything. This is why I don't keep a gun handy in the house.

 

[noonereal]

If you read some tech magazines, they are getting better and better, and more and more places - even along highways - are putting up charging stations, HOWEVER if you are really worried about distance a hybrid would serve as well - that is the direction my wife and I are going to go.

How long do they take to charge??????

From zero to full?

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

Putting politics aside (KNOWING you won't be able to), have you considered investing in an EV ?

Realizing EVs are impractical in some situations, any search on the internet will show that charging stations are popping up all over Canada and the U.S. and even the big car manufacturers are building EVs.

Fire departments, police departments, and buses are starting to change over, particularly in large cities.

My wife and I both drive gas powered SUVs but one never gets used as we go most places together so are thinking of selling and getting an EV. We aren't into long-hauling or off-road motoring, so it would work for us.

What about you?

Damn, too late to edit my OP, I meant to say my wife and I are getting a hybrid, not a full EV.

 

[Peter]

THAT is where I draw the line, putting my life in the hands of a self-driving car? NO thanks. BUT I know it will become the wave of the future, already delivery services are thinking of using self-driving vehicles (why page wages for a driver?)
Which reminds me, maybe my next topic will be "Do you use a cashier or do you put them out of a job by using automatic checkout?"

I don't think checkout workers are in any danger for a while yet.
A whole lot of people just prefer a human and many shops will just not want to go fully automatic because of the extra risk of theft.

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

How long do they take to charge??????

From zero to full?

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