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I work in the auto industry. Cars have changed so much but at the end of the day they're still just internal combustion engines that spin wheels. I suppose EVs
by mdgrech23 3y ago
I work in the auto industry. Cars have changed so much but at the end of the day they're still just internal combustion engines that spin wheels. I suppose EVs represent true innovation but I'm still dubious on their future.
- lizknope 3y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Type_51 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Type_51 > The 1916 Type 53 was the first car to use the same control layout as modern automobiles- with the gear lever and hand brake in the middle of the front two seats, a key started ignition, and three pedals for the clutch, brake and throttle in the modern order. I've seen a clip on Top Gear where they drove some early cars and the controls were completely different like levers for acceleration and braking. How long would it take someone familiar with this 108 year old Cadillac to learn how to drive a modern car from point A to point B? 1 minute?
- pavlov 3y agoDriving a Tesla is much easier than driving the 1916 Cadillac. The biggest surprise to this ancient driver would be the aggressive regenerative braking.
- Max-q 3y agoNow that internal combustion powered cars are down to less than 20% of new car sales in quite some countries, and has been for several years, I think we can safely say that the EV is not a fad and that the fossil technology is going the same way as the steam engine in the 60s. The modern electric motor is a superior technology in almost any way. The battery, however, is just good enough, and for the replacement to be complete, better battery technology will be needed. For those last 15-20%, the energy density of Li-Ion is just not good enough.
- douglasisshiny 3y agoWhy are you dubious about the future of EVs?