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Why is that even an issue? Build a electric car which needs less components, less repair and can actually be refuelled at home. In worst case, put a range ext
by sigi45 8y ago
Why is that even an issue?
Build a electric car which needs less components, less repair and can actually be refuelled at home.
In worst case, put a range extender into it. Doesn't cost much and just burns fuel as before.
The only risk could be that batterie technology just suddenly stops. But i would argue that its quite a save bet.
And it doesn't has to do anything with saving the environment.
There is obvious a technolgy change happening. It might be unclear how long it still takes or if global warming hits us quicker but sitll.
- prevedmedved 8y ago> needs less components, No. > less repair No. > and can actually be refuelled at home. No.
- sigi45 8y agoShould we keep this game and play who can say yes and no or would you like to elaborate?
- ip26 8y agoI don't know, I don't see how you're coming back from his savage & well-reasoned deconstruction of your core argument.
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- pfortuny 8y agoThe “at home” is very tricky in Europe (Western) where most (like almost all) of the people live in flats.
- sigi45 8y agoNo one said that today everyone has to be able to do it. The transition takes decades. But now still a lot of people, especially those with a car, could load there cars at home. Also we had this dicussion in our meeting for the house (munich underground parking) and the pressure wasn't high enough yet but the needed effort to allow a power outlet on your underground parking spot, is relatively low. As long as you only need normal powercord, you just put it on the ceiling.
- pedrocr 8y agoThat doesn't mean they don't have a parking spot. Most flats include them and states are passing laws that say you can install chargers in your space. Street parking does need more chargers as well and cities are adding them.
- cr0sh 8y ago> Most flats include them and states are passing laws that say you can install chargers in your space. That certainly can't be cheap. The cost of the charger aside, you'd still have the costs of: 1. Permits and inspections of the work. 2. Trenching costs for the electrical line. 3. Survey work to make sure it doesn't interfere with other underground stuff. 4. Materials and time for the mounting pad. 5. ...and probably a ton of other things I don't know about. On an individual basis, it would seem to make little sense. Plus - is there a standard for chargers yet? Unless it's just a standard (for whatever country) plug, I don't know if EV manufacturers have standardized on a particular charger style so that any vehicle type can plug into a charger (I'm thinking more of the case where somebody either sells their EV and buys another, or sells their flat and moves, the next buyer with a different EV, etc). Maybe it's not as big a deal as I am thinking (owner takes charger, leaves infrastructure behind for next owner to mount theirs in place?)...