Topic: Electric Cars - The future ? - page 4. (Read 3696 times)
Global X recently made its case for EVs (via Seeking Alpha) explaining that "electric vehicles are rapidly advancing and appear poised to trigger the transportation industry's largest shakeup in over a century." Why? In a series of charts, Global X states their case. First, "EVs have various advantages over ICE vehicles, including cheaper fuel, lower maintenance costs, and less air pollution."
The concept of an electric car is great, and people definitely want to believe and get involved, but until the associated infrastructure is in place than people just won't buy one. One of the most common things I have heard about electric cars is 'I can't go on a long road trip' even though, more than likely, the person making that comment only goes on one 'long' drive a year (if that). So, until those people are convinced that the infrastructure allows them to do things like that, the greater population won't budge on petrol cars
Alot of the major car manufacturers are turning their sights on electric and hybrid cars and it seems it's only a matter of time before petrol and diesel cars are gone the way of the dodo. Tesla unveiled an impressive truck for transporting goods. Alot of governments and car manufacturers seem to be getting on board with going green for all the obvious reasons but how soon do you predict before electric is the norm in transportation ?
Do you own an electric car or are considering buying one ? What are your reasons for buying it ?
Do you own an electric car or are considering buying one ? What are your reasons for buying it ?
electric cars free us from the conflicts in the middle east. and it also removes bargaining ability of many middle eastern countries.
(this is my post nr. 4000)
Congrats on the post, but a correction.
Texas Fracking industry has already freed us from the Middle East conflicts and removed the bargaining ability of those countries.
Interesting question though whether electric cars could have a similar effect. I'm inclined to say no, even though about 40% of a barrel of crude does become gasoline.
The reason to hesitate on this is that some time ago, everyone was promised that solar and wind would free us from (blah-blah-blah). None of that came to be true, and nuclear power, which actually could free us, has been systematically thwarted for decades.
Imho the main problem is high tariffs (especially against chinese) on solar imports by the US and EU.
If i remember correct without tariffs solar prices would fall 30-50+%.
Electric cars are still incredibly wasteful and inefficient from a resource point of view. It is much more environmentally friendly to just not use cars at all.
walking>>public transit>car share>electric car>gasoline car
So if we were to scale them 1-5 these musk fanboys are bragging about going from a score of 1 to a score of 2.
walking>>public transit>car share>electric car>gasoline car
So if we were to scale them 1-5 these musk fanboys are bragging about going from a score of 1 to a score of 2.
Alot of the major car manufacturers are turning their sights on electric and hybrid cars and it seems it's only a matter of time before petrol and diesel cars are gone the way of the dodo. Tesla unveiled an impressive truck for transporting goods. Alot of governments and car manufacturers seem to be getting on board with going green for all the obvious reasons but how soon do you predict before electric is the norm in transportation ?
Do you own an electric car or are considering buying one ? What are your reasons for buying it ?
Do you own an electric car or are considering buying one ? What are your reasons for buying it ?
In my country we don't have electric car but we have electric bike and jeep now where instead of gasoline it needs to charge only. But so far I don't have plan to buy them both. I don't think also it will become the future car in my opinion. Possible drone could be the future for transportation not electric car.
Porsche will begin production on the Taycan, which is expected to start around $75,000, in 2019.
Alot of the major car manufacturers are turning their sights on electric and hybrid cars and it seems it's only a matter of time before petrol and diesel cars are gone the way of the dodo. Tesla unveiled an impressive truck for transporting goods. Alot of governments and car manufacturers seem to be getting on board with going green for all the obvious reasons but how soon do you predict before electric is the norm in transportation ?
Do you own an electric car or are considering buying one ? What are your reasons for buying it ?
Personally, I don't want to have a car I prefer on riding a public vehicle. It can help reduce traffic and pollution. In terms of electricity , electricity was produced by different power source like coal, diesel, wind, hydro and geothermal. When diesel is gone the source of producing electricity will be lessen. I think it will be great if all of us doesn't have personal vehicles but rather ride public vehicle (even the diesel powered or electricity). but the technology grows we can have solution for power generation to cars that have lesser consumption of electricity. And that would be the future. Electric cars is just the start of our improving technology.Do you own an electric car or are considering buying one ? What are your reasons for buying it ?
Alot of the major car manufacturers are turning their sights on electric and hybrid cars and it seems it's only a matter of time before petrol and diesel cars are gone the way of the dodo. Tesla unveiled an impressive truck for transporting goods. Alot of governments and car manufacturers seem to be getting on board with going green for all the obvious reasons but how soon do you predict before electric is the norm in transportation ?
Do you own an electric car or are considering buying one ? What are your reasons for buying it ?
Do you own an electric car or are considering buying one ? What are your reasons for buying it ?
Not buying an electric car but an Electric bike, i would like to take part in reservation of our planet like I don't want to add up to pollution that is why instead of riding a car from dorm to work I woke up 15mins earlier to just walk around. For me its the lease I can do to decrease pollution that's my reason reason why I would like to purchase Electric bike
Alot of the major car manufacturers are turning their sights on electric and hybrid cars and it seems it's only a matter of time before petrol and diesel cars are gone the way of the dodo. Tesla unveiled an impressive truck for transporting goods. Alot of governments and car manufacturers seem to be getting on board with going green for all the obvious reasons but how soon do you predict before electric is the norm in transportation ?
Do you own an electric car or are considering buying one ? What are your reasons for buying it ?
Do you own an electric car or are considering buying one ? What are your reasons for buying it ?
Not buying an electric car but an Electric bike, i would like to take part in reservation of our planet like I don't want to add up to pollution that is why instead of riding a car from dorm to work I woke up 15mins earlier to just walk around. For me its the lease I can do to decrease pollution that's my reason reason why I would like to purchase Electric bike
Norway - is a good example in regards of using electric cars. Nearly a third of all new cars sold in the country this year - a plug-in model – either fully electric or a hybrid. But, we have to admit, that they way expensive then usual cars, specially in Norway.
I believe its a future ... give it a time, and they will take over a half or even more of car market
I believe its a future ... give it a time, and they will take over a half or even more of car market
Alot of the major car manufacturers are turning their sights on electric and hybrid cars and it seems it's only a matter of time before petrol and diesel cars are gone the way of the dodo. Tesla unveiled an impressive truck for transporting goods. Alot of governments and car manufacturers seem to be getting on board with going green for all the obvious reasons but how soon do you predict before electric is the norm in transportation ?
Do you own an electric car or are considering buying one ? What are your reasons for buying it ?
Do you own an electric car or are considering buying one ? What are your reasons for buying it ?
electric cars free us from the conflicts in the middle east. and it also removes bargaining ability of many middle eastern countries.
(this is my post nr. 4000)
Congrats on the post, but a correction.
Texas Fracking industry has already freed us from the Middle East conflicts and removed the bargaining ability of those countries.
Interesting question though whether electric cars could have a similar effect. I'm inclined to say no, even though about 40% of a barrel of crude does become gasoline.
The reason to hesitate on this is that some time ago, everyone was promised that solar and wind would free us from (blah-blah-blah). None of that came to be true, and nuclear power, which actually could free us, has been systematically thwarted for decades.
Alot of the major car manufacturers are turning their sights on electric and hybrid cars and it seems it's only a matter of time before petrol and diesel cars are gone the way of the dodo. Tesla unveiled an impressive truck for transporting goods. Alot of governments and car manufacturers seem to be getting on board with going green for all the obvious reasons but how soon do you predict before electric is the norm in transportation ?
Do you own an electric car or are considering buying one ? What are your reasons for buying it ?
Do you own an electric car or are considering buying one ? What are your reasons for buying it ?
electric cars free us from the conflicts in the middle east. and it also removes bargaining ability of many middle eastern countries.
(this is my post nr. 4000)
Musk had tweeted early last week that he was working with buyout firm Silver Lake and investment bank Goldman Sachs as advisers in his efforts to secure tens of billions of dollars in funding and take the car maker private.
I own 2 Toyota Pruus with a combined mileage of 500,000. They are super reliable and since I drive about 100 miles per day they save me a ton of cash. I totally recommend hybrids.
You can't "recommend hybrids." You can recommend the Prius which you have experience with.There are quite a few hybrids that have nothing good going for them.
Is your driving mostly city or highway?
sure, i think elettric car will be the future... the near future of automotive
People nowadays are defining success with money, mansion, and a lot more deterring elements of wealth. Why improve cars instead of improving each others societal status? Let us try to be more deep with what matters the most, not just with what we think we need to become and have.
I own 2 Toyota Pruus with a combined mileage of 500,000. They are super reliable and since I drive about 100 miles per day they save me a ton of cash. I totally recommend hybrids.
I dont own one.. YET.. .. I will eventually.. the truth is the future is upon us and even more techy stuffs are yet to unveil. I plan to be a functional part of the future. I will get one because they are easier to handle and control remotely. Also.. I believe it brings the toll down of fuel usage and pollution. Its gonna be less expensive to run manage too.
electric cars are the best way to minimize pollution in our country and most of all on our mother earth.
less noise and it can help to maintain a clean atmosphere.
Yes, I really want it to be coming soon among us electric cars, so that air pollution from burning of diesel and diesel engines soon disappears. so that our earth gets better and leads to a healthy and soothing earth. less noise and it can help to maintain a clean atmosphere.
So you want pollution from the coal power plants that would power the electric cars?
There are not many charging stations in many countries. It will take a lot of time for electric cars to overtake the industry.
Jump to: