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I mean, I definitely wouldn't chose to live in a place like you're describing. It does sound like the fuel buyers are quite the problem though.Mcarey
I am happy that you are lucky enough to live in a peaceful area
In California, for one, we have people shooting other people, because the a customer in the cash register line ahead of them has a folder of food coupons & is taking a seemingly long time to check out.
The same thing happens at the Fuel isle, people get their gas, go inside to pay & then use the restroom & other things, while others are waiting for another customer to move, so that they can pull up to fuel up.
I still don't see EV being viable at all pulling my 10,000 pound camper very far. No thanks, I'll keep my Cummins
The Texas situation was completely and utterly avoidable, and only happened because Texas does Texas things. And while blackouts and such do happen, you know what also doesn't work when you're in a blackout? Fuel pumps and gas station terminals. I also think it's worth reminding you that creating fuel isn't some environmentally friendly process either. And at least with batteries, they can recycled a handful of times. Unlike fuel.We just saw last year what can happen when someone hacks a major oil pipeline and shuts it down for ransom. Will a power grid be any different? And people still don't seem to understand the damage being done to the environment to mine the minerals needed to make the batteries. next comes facilities to dispose of dead batteries, because let's face it, you can only re-manufacture something a limited number of times before it's beyond a redo. And my final point; the last 20 or so years should make it very obvious that we are not prepared with electricity generating facilities, whatever type, be it coal, natural gas, hydro-electric, or nuclear, to meet the demands an all electric vehicle country. Remember rolling blackouts and brownouts, hurricanes damaging the grid, taking weeks or months to restore power, facilities going off grid like Texas because they weren't prepared for extremely cold weather? What about someone hacking the grid, as we have been warned so many times in the recent past? I think we are falling victim to people who are so closed minded and zealous that have gained positions of power and are dictating the future. Gonna drive my gas powered vehicles until I leave this rock.
I'm not too knowledgable about all you're saying above, so I won't comment directly, but I have long thought that a hybrid option for trucks could be fantastic. My driving of my truck is almost entirely split amongst two things:Dodge has always been a bit unconventional. DCJR, if you are reading this, try this approach. Sure, make an electric RAM. BUT, instead of a 2,000 pound LiOn battery pack (that no one has figured out how to solve the replacement issue)....put in a 20-40hp Briggs&Stratton engine turning a large electric generator. Which in turn sends power to the drive motors. And that 20" screen in the cab. A 10-gallon fuel tank would last a LONG time. And, DCJR saves the battery replacement headache, drivers don't have to scramble if they can't find the charging station.
cle manufactures do if the customers do not buy them??
Would I buy one? I doubt it. Why? I am not in any hurry to get rid of my 15-year old pickup. Not at all.
Ram makes a 1500 with a Cummins in Canada? I wish that they would offer that down here.As someone who has been driving an EV for the last 30+ years I can say they have come a LONG way. From an around town car with a 50 mile range in the 90's to a cross country car with 200-400 mile range now. Its always full in the morning so I never have to go to the gas station. EV charging stations are all over the place now. A fast charge takes 15-30 minutes and getting faster (not a few hours). Yes we have to pay for the power just like paying for gas. Most gas stations are now installing EV charging stations so they are just as convenient as gas. Our power bill has gone up a bit but our fuel bill has dropped drastically. I still use my Cummins powered RAM 1500 to tow my 5th wheel but one day that will also be electric. The cars are fun to drive because of the instant power, AC and heat are instant so no need to wait to be nice and cool or warm. People who say they would never drive an EV are just closed minded and really need to test drive an EV, they don't bite, go for a drive! I'm glad I don't live where some of you do where EV's are being forced on you, here in Canada we are free to choose an EV or a gas/diesel vehicle. Yes many obstacles to overcome in the next decade for full adoption like the old power grid and recycling of the batteries but we are an adaptive people, well most of us are. ;>)
That's how it's been AFAIK, though I have to imagine Wawa gets a cut. Tesla charges $0.25/KW.Here in delaware,, Middletown, A new Wawa was built with 8 Tesla charging stations on the property. But they don't control them. Not sure if this is true ,But I heard when you use one, Tesla bills you for the charge.