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Auto execs are coming clean: EVs aren't working (www.businessinsider.com)
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[–] 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/advice/best-new-cars-under-20000

An EV at that price was always unrealistic the battery is 75% that cost. But an ICE under 20 is easy. People just want nicer shit when they see the vehicles or have to head to Mitsubishi.

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  • [–] -1 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Everyone's super obsessed with 300-400 mi ranges though. 100mi would be totally fine for most people and would require a small fraction of the battery (bigger batteries give decreasing returns)

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago*

    Until it's not, and then it's an expensive pain. I travel 500 + 700 miles three times a year and renting a car for a week isn't viable. There are enough edge cases just like that for most people.

    Nobody wants to stop for 25 minutes (if you are lucky and don't have to wait in queue) on their longer trips.

    The actual solution you agree looking for is PHEV. That's the middle ground that's perfect for most individuals.

    The phev f150 is the most functional auto/tool for travel and work I've ever seen.

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