Do you plan to go electric (car that is)?

MarciKS said:
A family member stated that certain individuals want to see to it that we are all forced to have electric vehicles in the next 10 yrs
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Never going to happen! I can't see it anyway. Perhaps there are a few people who think we should be, but they will always be a small minority. Not something I would worry about.

I can imagine the day will come when electric cars are more affordable, reliable, etc. When that happens, if it ever does, we will make the switch.
 

I really don’t fancy electric cars.....it’s bad enough trying to find an empty petrol station, so god knows trying to find a plug in,and having to wait........I don’t get time for this
 

charry said:
I really don’t fancy electric cars.....it’s bad enough trying to find an empty petrol station, so god knows trying to find a plug in,and having to wait........I don’t get time for this
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Bad enough we gotta charge our phones all the time. :ROFLMAO:
 
Time Waits 4 No Man said:
The solution to charging electric cars is already known and would enable any driving distance possible. The secret is to embed charging cables in the roads and highways over which we travel, as this image illustrates:

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Funny thing, though, how so many people today make out like the electric car is something new. It's not. Here's a woman from 1906 at an electric car charging station charging her Pope - the brand name of her electric vehicle.​

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Yes, but does that electric car's battery provide enough power to operate the air conditioner, CD player & Bluetooth?
 
For me, I don't plan to ever own a car again. But what if they came out with a car that is self-powered by its own solar panels? The batteries would store the power so if the weather was bad you could still drive it.

This one Toyota was testing in 2019, Don't know what happened on that.

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win231 said:
Yes, but does that electric car's battery provide enough power to operate the air conditioner, CD player & Bluetooth?
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I would assume that it does, or else the public would not accept such a system. Though not yet achieved, various parties are working to emplace electric charging infrastructure that would end "range anxiety" so that electric cars are automatically kept charged wherever they go - and simply billed for how much electrical charging they use - somewhat akin to a monthly household utility bill. Eventually, stopping to "refuel" will be a thing of the past, since your electric vehicle will be perpetually charged. That is the goal.

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Jeweltea said:
We like to tow our small travel trailer on trips. I would worry about range and re-charging at campgrounds. Are electric vehicles powerful enough to tow a trailer?
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Yes, a smaller one anyway. Tesla's are supposed to be able to pull up to 5,000 lbs and the truck they are planning is advertised at 7,500+ lbs. However I am sure that will reduce the range even more. So you may not be able to pull it very far...
 
Chet said:
I posted earlier that I would consider buying one, but after remembering that some of these batteries can start a fire, no way. My garage is attached to the house. Burning car equals burning garage equals burning house.
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I have done some research on this question and do not believe the newer models offer any greater risk than conventional cars. See for example: https://www.google.com/search?q=tes...512j0i512l4.6199j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

I have lithium batteries in my travel trailer, and it made no difference to the insurance company. They see fire risk as no higher than conventional.

Think about the fire and explosive hazard of gasoline, we have learned to accept and live with that.

No, to me the problems are still range and cost. And I don't see an easy fix to the range problem. Except maybe...
Time Waits 4 No Man said:
Though not yet achieved, various parties are working to emplace electric charging infrastructure that would end "range anxiety" so that electric cars are automatically kept charged wherever they go - and simply billed for how much electrical charging they use - somewhat akin to a monthly household utility bill. Eventually, stopping to "refuel" will be a thing of the past, since your electric vehicle will be perpetually charged. That is the goal.
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That is an interesting idea, it is how I charge my iphone now. Not sure about the feasibility of scale up or the energy loss in the process, but it is an intriguing idea. Even if it works well it will take a long time before it could be made widely available.
 
Don M. said:
Ford is reported to be making an EV version of their F-150 pickup starting in 2022. I'm sure it will be strong enough to pull most travel trailers, but I haven't seen any info on its range or prices.
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From Ford, May 19, 2021:
Ford prices the new electric F-150 Lightning pickup from $40,000 to $90,000. Ford says its new electric F-150 Lightning pickup will be profitable when it arrives at U.S. dealerships next year. Pricing for the vehicle will range from about $40,000 for a work truck to about $90,000 for a high-end model.

F-150 Lightning is a powerhouse that delivers a targeted 563 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft. of torque – the most torque of any F-150 ever.

It offers an ingenious array of connected, intelligent features that improve over time via over-the-air software updates; FordPass app provides seamless access to charging stations and remote vehicle controls; available BlueCruise offers true hands-free driving on the highway, while enhanced Pro Power Onboard powers job sites or campsites.

Powered by dual in-board motors and with standard 4x4, F-150 Lightning can take on rough terrain with Built Ford Tough durability and capability. Along with a high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy body, a new independent rear suspension delivers improved ride comfort, while an all-new frame uses the strongest steel ever put in an F-150 frame and supports a maximum 2,000-pound payload and up to 10,000-pound towing capacity.

Here's the ad Ford posted to YouTube:
 
Lethe200 said:
From Ford, May 19, 2021:
Ford prices the new electric F-150 Lightning pickup from $40,000 to $90,000. Ford says its new electric F-150 Lightning pickup will be profitable when it arrives at U.S. dealerships next year. Pricing for the vehicle will range from about $40,000 for a work truck to about $90,000 for a high-end model.

F-150 Lightning is a powerhouse that delivers a targeted 563 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft. of torque – the most torque of any F-150 ever.

It offers an ingenious array of connected, intelligent features that improve over time via over-the-air software updates; FordPass app provides seamless access to charging stations and remote vehicle controls; available BlueCruise offers true hands-free driving on the highway, while enhanced Pro Power Onboard powers job sites or campsites.

Powered by dual in-board motors and with standard 4x4, F-150 Lightning can take on rough terrain with Built Ford Tough durability and capability. Along with a high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy body, a new independent rear suspension delivers improved ride comfort, while an all-new frame uses the strongest steel ever put in an F-150 frame and supports a maximum 2,000-pound payload and up to 10,000-pound towing capacity.

Here's the ad Ford posted to YouTube:
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"Have you driven a Ford lately?
To the fire station......... :ROFLMAO:
 
Not me; I'm 75. I leave all that stuff to those young ones with the tatoos and those fancy pansy smartphones. It's gas for me until I exit this place.
 
Do I want one? Oh absolutely... just as soon as they come up with an electric truck that will haul my backhoe and trailer more than about 10 foot before needing a charge. 🙄

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And then there is the environment to be thinking about. For instance, if all vehicles are suddenly electric, there is going to be a sudden need for more of theses pits. :(:(

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Battery technology is advancing rapidly. My new phone charges in about an hour while my old phone took like 12 hours to charge. Vehicles need to be able to be charged in under 15 minutes, so we still have a ways to go, but battery technology is still in its infancy despite them being around for well over a century. Somebody's going to come up with some advancement in battery technology that's going to completely revolutionize the industry.

If AI was further advanced, we could just tell the computer to come up with a solution.
 
katlupe said:
For me, I don't plan to ever own a car again. But what if they came out with a car that is self-powered by its own solar panels? The batteries would store the power so if the weather was bad you could still drive it.

This one Toyota was testing in 2019, Don't know what happened on that.

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Here's an update. Might be a bit pricey for the average person though.

  • Lex Hoefsloot, 30, is the cofounder and CEO of Lightyear, a company that wants to sell a solar EV.
  • The inspiration for a production car came from participating in his college's solar EV project.
  • Lightyear has a $175,000 model in the works and a plans for a cheaper version down the line.

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Cheaper than $175,000 does make it sound promising.

That said, we're sticking with our older, but perfectly running, Toyota.
 
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