HappyJoy
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You better put those stations at bars because you’re going to be there for a long time. Changing batteries will kill all future improvements to them so that isn’t an option.As of now with my Hemi Jeep I get a 560 mile range with trailer despite it's gas hogness. At this point I frequent areas not served well by gas stations and charging only exists in urban areas for some time to come.Does it tow my gas powered boat or snowmobiles?
I highly doubt it.
Gas powered internal combustion isnt going anywhere for a while.
That's coming. The great thing about electric vehicles is there on demand torque, great for towing, must better than gas or diesel. The challenge now is distance and there are trucks coming out shortly that are supposed to have a 400 mile range. I think Ford is partnering with Rivian.
Don't get me wrong, the vehicles in the OP are sharp unlike previous generations and I would consider one as a secondary vehicle for urban areas. We will have EV and gas for decades yet and many of us like our pig SUVs.
Electric cars just don't sound cool, no rumble. Loud pipes save lives.![]()
Well, charging stations are branching out and they will be everywhere. I think the biggest down side to electric vehicles is range. They appear to be approaching 400 miles, that's decent and while it may not meet everyone's needs it will meet most. For me, 400 miles on a truck is great, My truck is 4 wheel drive but only so in case my RZR craps out and I have to go get it. The RZR only has about 180 mile range so an electric 4x4 could very conceivably beat that.
Yeah, they take a little bit of time, but so much cheaper and they are coming out with faster chargers all the time.