Electric

I get it but selling it as 'green" is just a lie. I will say maybe like the hybrid Toyota Prius..a engine/electric combo makes more sense..charge the battery while driving then go electric..back n forth.
 
smitty_p said:
I’ve seen that video before. I actually like it quite a bit.

It’s not just some unchained anti-EV rant.

He actually shows legitimate issues and also speaks favorably on those things he does like.

If anything, it highlights real infrastructure issues that still need some work and improvement.

Good video.
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Please allow natural selection to do its work.
 
Session 5 said:
Washington Examiner
Washington Examiner

Electric vehicle owner learns replacing a tail light costs over $4,000​

Heather Hamilton - 3h ago
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I read that article earlier...

The headline is misleading as it leaves the impression that the reason for the high cost is because the vehicle is an EV.

But, some details further in give more info:

“The taillights in the Hummer EV have small microcontrollers installed within them. These chips control unique lighting functions in their respective lights,” the Drive suggested as a reason for the high price. “Additionally, the Hummer EV is a fairly limited-run vehicle thus far, meaning parts are generally more expensive until economies of scale kick in.”

So, we are talking about a limited-run vehicle, not just an average EV. It's a Hummer, which is already a very expensive vehicle, and the tail light assembly is a component with integrated electronics. This is not just a simple light bulb.

Now, it still strikes me as stupid expensive...but it isn't simply because this is an EV. It's because of what that manufacturer has chosen to do.
 
Yeah. There’s a lot on these new vehicles today regardless of propulsion that is no longer inexpensive to replace or repair. In the old days you’d go into Napa to purchase the $10 replacement piece….. whatever that piece is…. Today that part doesn’t exist. It’s part of an assembly and you have to take it to a dealer to have replaced. So while 4 grand seems steep, it doesn’t surprise me.
 
Now that there is a shortage of parts for combustion engine vehicles, wait and see for those Ev customers who buy them, not only will they have problems finding a charging station, good luck with getting parts for those. Also the high costs that will be for the Hybrid and EV owners. And for those that think buy buying one of these vehicles, is better for the planet, think again . :wink:
 
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iblive said:
I actually laughed out loud. However, if I were doing it I’d be using JB Weld. If I can’t fix it with that, it ain’t getting fixed.
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On my 77 Vette. Changed manifold and carb. Vacuum line from power brakes did not match size of fitting at carb/manifold. Bought two brass fittings and a little JB Weld and fabbed an adapter. Polished it up. Painted it black. You can’t tell I didn’t purchase it.
 
Session 5 said:
Now that there is a shortage of parts for combustion engine vehicles, wait and see for those Ev customers who buy them, not only will they have problems finding a charging station, good luck with getting parts for those. Also the high costs that will be for the Hybrid and EV owners. And for those that think buy buying one of these vehicles, is better for the planet, think again . :wink:
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Honestly, I don't think parts for a Prius are any more than those for a totally gas BMW.
Hybrid makes sense to me. No more issues than anything else.
Again, the battery change thing is blown way out of proportion. If the battery is warrantied for 150,000 miles so nearly 250k, I replace my cars long before that. If it dies early it is warranty.
For tooling around town I think it would be fine.
Not yet for us, but it will get there.
I also don't think that much about it. Other things in life way more important to me than whether others want to drive EVs.
 
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