I’d argue the similarities between EV adoption and phasing out of leaded gas are quite comparable. Early unleaded gas was of lower quality and cost more. I believe the quality was lower  because they hadn’t quite figured out the additives and it was more expensive because fewer refineries made it. What I do remember…

Preferences are important but they are far from the only that matters.

Amazing the amount of anti-Tesla/EV stans that come out over some simple data points.

“You seem to have missed that I don’t drive enough to care how much fuel costs.”

“Now please, tell me why I should run right out and buy an EV?”

Out of curiosity, why would an EV not work for you today?

It means that the airlines will have to run their existing planes a little longer than usual.

Call me crazy, but I like the mini cooper’s large, circular, center mounted dash.

The 40% figure is based off of EVs equipped with resistive heaters. A recent study from Recurrent of over 10,000 vehicles show that EV models with heat pumps bring that number down to 25%. LFP equipped EVs likely get even better efficiency since the newer battery chemistry performs better in colder climates. Lastly,…

This is more plausible. The rest of the world is transitioning to EVs, and that will be where Ford spends its R&D. For countries like the U.S., they will continue to sell the same old designs year over year.

True. I have to move a lot for work, however the majority of places I’ve lived have all been quite old. The houses were both built in the early 1940s and two of the condos were from the early 90s. The apartment was the newest one, and it had free L2 charging.

Induction ranges for whatever reason carry a premium over gas in the U.S. In Europe induction ranges are very cheap. 

I doubt it. Scandinavian countries are quite cold and yet have the highest EV adoption rate.

The lucid was on my radar but I think they are still going through some teething. I’m sure it would make it to 250k miles, but I’d expect a lot of little things to break over time, similar to any early model vehicle. Lots of little fixes on a luxury vehicle get very expensive over time. The good thing is, the battery…

My previous office had 75 EV chargers spread throughout the garage. All free.

1st gear: ford will put its effort into products that make it the most $$$. I don’t know what their margins are on each model, but after seeing Bronco pricing, I’m positive the return is greater than a Lightning which has newer and more expensive tech.

I thought the longer term goal was to use something larger like an electric bus?

I agree that a subway would likely better serve the general public, however the initial cost and schedule combined with the ongoing O&M is massive for a subway system. Traditionally, subway or metro systems require a very long term commitment at the state and local level as they need to be funded for 100 years or…

The EPA disagrees with you. 

Back in the day, it was recommended to clean deloreans with gasoline. Throw some of that carcinogenic liquid on a clothe and wipe. Repeat daily, since hands make oil and leave finger prints.