A new perspective

Post Date

Sat, 10/26/2024 - 03:00

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Lifestyle

I encountered some new feelings the other day. They were fascinating and changed my perspective.

I was driving a loaner electric vehicle while my car was being serviced, and as I passed gas station after gas station, I couldn't help but feel differently about them as I smiled.

The car was extremely quiet yet took off like a rocket ship from a standstill. I could feel the "G's" as I was pushed back into the seat. What fun!

Are we headed to a time when gas stations are few and far between and charging stations are everywhere?

Comments

Daniel Schwartz

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Not quite yet. Range anxiety is still a thing and will be until battery technology and charging infrastructure are improved. No one wants to wait 40 to 50 minutes to top off a charge when traveling. Long term battery life is still suspect and costly when it needs to be replaced $15-$20k is not uncommon). Electronics for most manufacturers are still suspect and repair work can take weeks or months. Are they fun to drive, yes they can be. But I and much of the country are not ready to give up gas just yet. Its why all the manufacturers are rolling back their plans to build more.

Fred Klein

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Was it standard shift? I think not and you need that control!

Mitch Tobol

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Agreed. However, I think these tech issues will be solved over the next 5-10 years

Mitch Tobol

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Getting my manual back was nice :-)

Rona Gura

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I've been toying with the idea of an electric car. . .

Mitch Tobol

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It does feel like a toy ;)

Corey Bearak

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My son enjoys his EV. I am an advocate of Clean Fuel Vehicles.

Mitch Tobol

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Do you have one?

Tessa Marquis

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Late to comment, as usual...my apologies for not reading this earlier.
Bottom line on EVs seems to be that you are up the creek without a paddle if you reside in an older apartment building.
Those with freestanding garages can run a line and recharge overnight. Those without a "free' connection to electicity are hobbled.
Of course, with the costs for EVs dropping lately, Buy yours now.