RabidManatee
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Still disagree. I think a lot of auto manufacturers (and their shareholders) are going to regret their outsized investments in EV technology.
Jul 19, 2022,01:39 AM
Even a cursory analysis reveals that the numbers don’t work barring government mandates.
What numbers? Cost and availability of raw materials required to increase the scale of EV manufacturing to match that of internal combustion engines, cost of and time required to build out charging infrastructure to come close to what is in place for gasoline powered vehicles, effects of charging vehicles on the electrical grid — just to start.
Qualitatively (and perhaps also quantified), the willingness and ability of consumers to ditch their existing automobiles and pay a hefty sum for new, relatively unproven technology; how long do EV batteries and their platforms’ associated frippery last? What challenges do the safe and economical disposal and/or recycling of EV vehicles/components pose?
I could go on…
As far as I’m aware, none of these questions have been answered satisfactorily.
And aside from all that — I’ve been in a Tesla, and I prefer a manual transmission and the faint smell of gasoline to the mind numbing nothingness of an EV.
No bid here.
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Formula E Impressions
By: myles721 : July 18th, 2022-12:27
So I had almost the same access that you get with press credentials…first off as someone who has attended many F1 races I could not believe how QUIET these cars are. To be this close in F1 required actual headphone sound dampening and with E you don’t nee...
Wonderful pics! Thx for posting.
By: enjoythemusic : July 18th, 2022-12:50
Agreed, Formula E has a soundtrack that is a bit... (imho) of a letdown. Agree the rules/etc are a bit unique, and personally think they need to overlay Mario Brothers 'Gold Coins' or some such for the power / pass bits (in other words, augmented reality ...
Brooklyn NYC…
By: myles721 : July 18th, 2022-13:52
It’s remarkable how consistent the lap times are because there is no change in fuel weight…
Plus One 👍
By: India Whiskey Charlie : July 18th, 2022-15:22
Agree
By: Gelato Monster : July 19th, 2022-00:53
The sound, the smell, the vibration=engulfing excitement
+1!
By: amanico : July 19th, 2022-05:37
😃👌👌
By: Gelato Monster : July 19th, 2022-15:25
+2
By: RabidManatee : July 19th, 2022-23:39
Thank you🙂
By: Gelato Monster : July 20th, 2022-09:41
I do support electrification for public and fleet but IMHO the system must neither penalize nor discriminate peoples choice of car, hobby (vintage, mod &Sport) and especially sport competition car in anyway.