We bought a used 2020 Kia Niro EV last September for almost 50%less than the new price. Our electric bill went up about $40 monthly which is less than 1/4 of the monthly cost of gas for the old 2006 Toyota Highlander. Service checkup & tire rotation at local Kia dealer was $25 last month. I’ll never buy ICE again.
Ev is good if it fits your purpose. The only problem with EVs is that the transition is a bit forced, instead of the product standing on its own merit.
The issue with range is that it is very hard to beat the energy density of gasoline. It is an excellent fuel and most experts feel that the internal combustion engine has 30 to 40 years of development left, including new materials, such as ceramics, and other innovations that we have not even thought of yet. The internal combustion engine is far from dead.
Another point not mentioned in this great video is the weight of these pure electric cars. The roads are getting beat up more and the major tire companies are spending a lot of time and money designing new tread compounds to cope with the added weight. There are also numerous reports of shorter tire life than a traditional car.
Tesla model Y, 300+ miles, Enhanced Auto Pilot for most of the major A road and Motorway driving, no extra time waiting for charging as I charge whilst eating or going to the look.No more fumes, servicing after 2 years if maybe replace air filter, wouldn't go back to dino juice cars.
Driving assist options are not unique to electric cars and a 50s Cadillac has better range than 300 miles. But as long as you like it, that is what matters.
Tells me a lot about you. 1, you make assumptions about the content producer. 2, you display ageism. 3., you can't write a coherent sentence with any kind of thoughtful feedback without vulgarity. So I will do what you did. Ahh yes, know it all millenial, spouting off on things they don't have the life experience to have learned
Great video as always!! In time I think we will see all electrics, the technology is there but it's just not practical. I like the electric race car idea, that would be fun!!
So many good points made in the video. A must watch for the EV Army, especially the ones who have believed all the hype and rhetoric, and cancel or Gaslight all the facts.
I’m concerned about cost of ownership of an EV,insurance is but one example.of the outside cost My neighbor has a tesla. It says the tires are many hundreds of dollars I’m working man with family and other expenses perhaps the Chinese produce affordable cars what are they doing that we haven’t done yet?
Great fairy tale. Cars are clean on the user side but energy still has to be generated from fossil fuel, nuclear , hydro, and in a minor way solar., plus the energy consumed by digging dirt by the ton out of a mine , loading giant dump trucks for hauling, the conveyors to handle everything just to get a few pounds of essential materials to make batteries, and solar panels. Just to charge a battery 18 wheeler takes at least 2 to 3 megawatts to charge, the same as a large office building. The free market will decide what choices the consumer wants. If they just stick to plug in hybrids with solar panels for a supplement that will work great for us that drive long distance and dont have time to wait for a 6 hour charge
WTF are electric cars? Is this yet another liberal trick to part me and my horse drawn wagon? NEVER! Gas or electric, cars will never be better than a horse. And mark my words, I am not wrong. If gas cars are still around in 1950, I'll eat my horse's hat. Electric cars don't have a chance either, because of ... reasons.
You're mistaken. Last quarter EVs hit the highest percentage of vehicle sales to date: 11.22%. How long have you drive an EV? Which one? I've driven them for 13 years and woudl NEVER go back to a gas guzzler. They're BETTER cars!
Outstanding video, HCG. And timely. 👍👍👍
Thanks. I just noticed that 8% market share is a very long way from 100%.
The best cars have been made already in the 1990s. Now its just a copy of a copy of a copy of a copy.
Really good video! I really enjoyed it!
Thanks.
We bought a used 2020 Kia Niro EV last September for almost 50%less than the new price. Our electric bill went up about $40 monthly which is less than 1/4 of the monthly cost of gas for the old 2006 Toyota Highlander. Service checkup & tire rotation at local Kia dealer was $25 last month. I’ll never buy ICE again.
Ev is good if it fits your purpose. The only problem with EVs is that the transition is a bit forced, instead of the product standing on its own merit.
If it works for you, good. For some of us they are totally impractical. If your use case keeps you close to home such as commuting then they are fine
great
The issue with range is that it is very hard to beat the energy density of gasoline. It is an excellent fuel and most experts feel that the internal combustion engine has 30 to 40 years of development left, including new materials, such as ceramics, and other innovations that we have not even thought of yet. The internal combustion engine is far from dead.
Rental apt 🏢 buildings and condos need to update infrastructure so people can charge at home
I will stick with my 4-cylinder Mazda.
I hear ya.
The model Y was the best selling car last year, wasn't it?
It was. Selling some 50k less than the Rav4. The model 3 did well too.
@@thehopelesscarguyand sales growth has fallen off as the video says?
Another point not mentioned in this great video is the weight of these pure electric cars. The roads are getting beat up more and the major tire companies are spending a lot of time and money designing new tread compounds to cope with the added weight. There are also numerous reports of shorter tire life than a traditional car.
There is that.
I read most batteries are now recycled...? Also isnt renewable energy better for emissions?
Batteries are supposed to be recycled.
Ok, ok, yes, you are right, but when ya tells the truth, ya gonna gets beaten up purty badly....
Tesla model Y, 300+ miles, Enhanced Auto Pilot for most of the major A road and Motorway driving, no extra time waiting for charging as I charge whilst eating or going to the look.No more fumes, servicing after 2 years if maybe replace air filter, wouldn't go back to dino juice cars.
Driving assist options are not unique to electric cars and a 50s Cadillac has better range than 300 miles. But as long as you like it, that is what matters.
Ahhh yes... aging boomer more nostalgic than factual. Why the fuck was this even suggested to me?
Tells me a lot about you. 1, you make assumptions about the content producer. 2, you display ageism. 3., you can't write a coherent sentence with any kind of thoughtful feedback without vulgarity. So I will do what you did. Ahh yes, know it all millenial, spouting off on things they don't have the life experience to have learned
Great video as always!! In time I think we will see all electrics, the technology is there but it's just not practical. I like the electric race car idea, that would be fun!!
So many good points made in the video. A must watch for the EV Army, especially the ones who have believed all the hype and rhetoric, and cancel or Gaslight all the facts.
I find the overlap of states with the strongest push for electric vehicles and those with the most dated power plants interesting as well.
I’m concerned about cost of ownership of an EV,insurance is but one example.of the outside cost My neighbor has a tesla. It says the tires are many hundreds of dollars I’m working man with family and other expenses perhaps the Chinese produce affordable cars what are they doing that we haven’t done yet?
Chinese cars need to be replaced every decade. So they won't be cheaper.
Great fairy tale. Cars are clean on the user side but energy still has to be generated from fossil fuel, nuclear , hydro, and in a minor way solar., plus the energy consumed by digging dirt by the ton out of a mine , loading giant dump trucks for hauling, the conveyors to handle everything just to get a few pounds of essential materials to make batteries, and solar panels. Just to charge a battery 18 wheeler takes at least 2 to 3 megawatts to charge, the same as a large office building. The free market will decide what choices the consumer wants. If they just stick to plug in hybrids with solar panels for a supplement that will work great for us that drive long distance and dont have time to wait for a 6 hour charge
That's why Solar panels are 80% cheaper than they were in 2010. But yeah just keep digging up oil. C'mon boy...
Sorry but I will stick with my ICE vehicle. I refuse to believe the EV hype.
WTF are electric cars? Is this yet another liberal trick to part me and my horse drawn wagon? NEVER! Gas or electric, cars will never be better than a horse. And mark my words, I am not wrong. If gas cars are still around in 1950, I'll eat my horse's hat. Electric cars don't have a chance either, because of ... reasons.
You're mistaken. Last quarter EVs hit the highest percentage of vehicle sales to date: 11.22%. How long have you drive an EV? Which one? I've driven them for 13 years and woudl NEVER go back to a gas guzzler. They're BETTER cars!
You are the one that has to live with it. And you didn't actually contradict anything I said.