bobcat
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- Northern Calif
It seems clear to most that our transition away from Internal combustion engines is happening, but it is likely to be a long process.
Nevertheless, with the projected longer ranges of EV's flirting with 1000 miles on a charge, and EV prices set to be reduced as mass production kicks in, and around 90% of EV owners now charging (At least partially) at home, what does that mean for the fuel industry. What will become of gas stations, etc....
Many gas stations are also convenience stores because profit margins for gas is small (Most of it goes elsewhere). However, if the demand for gas gradually declines, what do they do. They could convert more to charging stations, but would the demand be there if EV ranges are longer and besides, most of those stores are small business and franchises, and the cost to convert could be a deal breaker. Besides, it's a big gamble, and not to mention the problem of many leaking underground fuel tanks and the costs involved removing them and the soil.
One could look to places like Norway to see what has happened there, but with the newer EV capabilities changing, would that model still hold up if people have less reliance on public charging?
With EV's having far fewer parts to maintain, the regular maintenance schedule looks more like this:
The United Kingdom announced Wednesday it would ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel vehicles by the year 2030, 10 years earlier than initially planned. Other nations have already made the commitment to phase them out, as well as California and the Federal Government. This will re-shape the landscape of the fuel industry and many businesses as we know it, but who knows what it may look like.
Nevertheless, with the projected longer ranges of EV's flirting with 1000 miles on a charge, and EV prices set to be reduced as mass production kicks in, and around 90% of EV owners now charging (At least partially) at home, what does that mean for the fuel industry. What will become of gas stations, etc....
Many gas stations are also convenience stores because profit margins for gas is small (Most of it goes elsewhere). However, if the demand for gas gradually declines, what do they do. They could convert more to charging stations, but would the demand be there if EV ranges are longer and besides, most of those stores are small business and franchises, and the cost to convert could be a deal breaker. Besides, it's a big gamble, and not to mention the problem of many leaking underground fuel tanks and the costs involved removing them and the soil.
One could look to places like Norway to see what has happened there, but with the newer EV capabilities changing, would that model still hold up if people have less reliance on public charging?
With EV's having far fewer parts to maintain, the regular maintenance schedule looks more like this:
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Cabin air filter replacement every 22,500 miles
- Coolant flushed every 150,000 miles
The United Kingdom announced Wednesday it would ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel vehicles by the year 2030, 10 years earlier than initially planned. Other nations have already made the commitment to phase them out, as well as California and the Federal Government. This will re-shape the landscape of the fuel industry and many businesses as we know it, but who knows what it may look like.
