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I don't know, that low of a cruising speed suggest a lot of stop and go driving. Even if true, the analysis was meant to be a simple refutation of the $.50 per

I don't know, that low of a cruising speed suggest a lot of stop and go driving. Even if true, the analysis was meant to be a simple refutation of the $.50 per hour claim, and I really doubt you can increase durability enough to tip the balance. And that doesn't even include regular maintenance- lubrication, tires, brakes. It doesn't include electricity. It doesn't include damage, insurance costs, etc.

Johnny555 8y ago
When the traffic lights can coordinate with cars, they can avoid the need to stop, at most they may just need to slow down, which can be done without brakes. An EV doesn't need (much) lubrication, for example, the Chevy Bolt EV maintenance schedule has only tire rotations for the first 150,000 miles: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/chevy-bolt-maintenance-schedule/ https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/chevy-bolt-maintenance-sc... With low speed travel and minimal stops, there's not much tire wear. Ubiquitous EV's should reduce the accident rate dramatically.