Electric cars officially a HUGE waste of money!!!

[skookerasbil]

This is laughable even to an AGW devotee........although costs never matter one iota to these people!!

Moving forward, the government is set to spend BILLIONS on tax incentives for these stoopid cars...........a disgrace given the state of the economy!!! And read Motor Trend on the Prius........."barely driveable". Anybody ever drive one? You have to have a plate in your head to own a Prius........a dangerous car to be driving if somebody in your vicinity on the highway has a hiccup near you!!

Behold ( somebody stop me from dying from laughter )

Automakers have sold 407,136 electrics (EVs) since they hit the market in 2010. That is 0.16 percent of the 250 million-plus U.S. passenger vehicle fleet. Assuming all are still on the road, carmakers must sell 300,000 this year and next to reach 1 million, or 0.3 percent of the fleet, by 2018.


The government has spent a lot on electric cars, but was it worth it?



Meanwhile, in the field of developmental disabilities, the feds have cut back hundreds of millions of $$ f services in the past 3 years.

Time to end this sham..........

 

[skookerasbil]

Who's not winning?

 

[imawhosure]

But, but, Obysmal and his government MANDATED much of this because it was brilliant! How dare you. How double DARE you!

 

[ScienceRocks]

So is our highway system
So is our police
So is civilization

 

[waltky]

Wonder if it comes in a self-driving option...

3-wheeled electric vehicle set to go on sale this year
September 9, 2016 — A three-wheeled electric vehicle could be on the road later this year in the U.S. and Canada.

Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp. of Vancouver, British Columbia, officially unveiled the one-seat Solo on Friday. The Solo could go on sale as early as November pending approval by U.S. and Canadian regulators. It costs around $15,500. Two hundred people have already put down a refundable deposit of 250 Canadian dollars ($193) to get the Solo, Electra Meccanica spokesman Jeff Holland said. Those who put down deposits now can expect delivery after the first quarter of 2017. The company eventually hopes to sell the Solo globally. The Solo is classified as a car in Canada and as an autocycle in 41 U.S. states, Holland said. That means it doesn't require users to wear a helmet or have a motorcycle license, but it also doesn't have some safety features that are required in cars, like air bags.

This undated photo provided by Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp. shows the Solo, a one-seater made by the Vancouver, Canada-based company. The three-wheeled electric car could soon go on sale in the U.S. and Canada.​

The company sees the vehicle as ideal for low-speed commutes but it does have some safety features. Those include a backup camera, chrome-alloy tubes built into the side for crash protection and aluminum crush zones in the front and rear. The Solo's body is made from the same strong but lightweight aluminum composite as the floor on a Boeing 787. The Solo has two front wheels and one rear wheel and is 10 feet long, or about 14 inches longer than a Smart car. It looks pretty normal in front: It's nearly as wide as the Smart and has a hood, headlights and grille. But it tapers off sharply in the back. There's a plug hidden under its license plate.

The Solo is powered by a lithium-ion battery that can go 100 miles on a charge. It takes three hours to fully charge the battery using a 220-volt outlet or six hours using a 110-volt outlet. It has a top speed of 80 mph and goes from zero to 60 mph in 8 seconds, which is equivalent to a Toyota Camry. The Solo has some fancy features, like a digital instrument display, Bluetooth connectivity, power windows and keyless entry. Air conditioning costs extra. It comes in red, black, silver and white.

This Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, photo provided by Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp. shows the dashboard and steering panel of the 2017 Electra Meccanica Solo, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.​

Electra Meccanica expects its customers to be urban commuters who want an environmentally friendly vehicle. It says 80 percent of commuters currently drive alone, and the average U.S. commute is 50 miles roundtrip, which would be well within the Solo's range. The U.S. and Canadian governments are certifying the vehicle now and will let the company know if it will qualify for tax credits and other incentives, like use in carpool lanes, Holland said. Once that process is completed, the company plans to open stores and start deliveries, he said. Electra Meccanica is currently reviewing 35 applications to open dealerships worldwide.

3-wheeled electric vehicle set to go on sale this year

 

[Old Rocks]

1. Battery prices are falling to $100 per kilowatt hour
This fact may sound esoteric, but it's incredibly important. Batteries make up a third of the price of an electric car and are the only reason these vehicles have been more expensive than their gasoline counterparts. Musk said he's confident the company will reach a price of $100/kWh by 2020 (down from an average price of $1,200 in 2010). If he's right, the economics of electric cars will flip, as will the case for battery-backed solar power.

Here's Bloomberg New Energy Finance estimates from where the industry was headed as of February. Given Musk's optimism, it might need some revisiting.

3. The Gigafactory has already cut the fossil-fuel lines for Tesla
Tesla cut and capped the natural gas line leading to the Gigafactory, so there's no going back to on-site fossil fuels. There's also no diesel generator for backup power. That means Tesla must rely on electricity for manufacturing processes that require heat, an unusual step for a major plant of any type.

By the time the facility is fully up and running, the Gigafactory is meant to be net zero for energy, powered mostly by onsite solar backed with batteries.

6. More Gigafactories are coming
The Gigafactory schedule is being accelerated so Tesla can produce 500,000 cars in 2018, Tesla's Straubel said. Tesla's goal for 35 gWh of annual cell production by 2020 is now expected to come in two years ahead of schedule. The fully operational Gigafactory may be capable of three times the output originally forecast.

Musk says future Gigafactories will be necessary, combining all stages of production from battery cell production to finished cars. Expect plants in Europe, China, and possibly India, he said.

Elon Musk Says It’s ‘Pencils Down’ for Tesla’s Model 3

LOL Looks like Tesla has plans to blow your flap yap out of the water.

 

[Old Rocks]

Really, 'Conservatives' are a huge waste of money. They spend time on railing against renewable power even as the most conservative states install solar and wind by the giga-watt. And, in the process, lose some of those conservatives votes. They proclaim their patriotism, then back secession of states, and praise the hell out of Russia's current dictator.

In the meantime, the rest of us continue to progress into the 21st century, all the while they are trying to put us back into the 18th century. Yes, these 'Conservatives' are a real laugh.