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Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0
We could do a program like cash for clunkers, but the fact is that the average age of cars on the road is 12 years, which is 2008 +/- and that means that the vast majority of the cars on the road are OBD2, and this means that they likely pass or don’t pass. Average fuel economy of new vehicles has improved since then, but buying habits might not reflect better fuel economy. EVs take the rating and greatly improve it, so I think they are better off with a state mandate, especially since Trump rolled back Obama’s fuel economy mandates. It will result in the biggest change the fastest.
An EV can be potentially cheaper to own when all expenses are included and metrics are equal, and when $25k EVs hit the market, the case for the EV for most drivers will be obvious. Don’t forget about the used car market for EVs. Used EVs will be cheaper and a compelling option. They offer reliability even at high mileage, and with over-the-air updates, they could be a good option.
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A program with incentives to trade in an older car and replace it with a low emissions car could work. It helped EV sales when there were incentives and tax breaks. I think hybrids and plug in hybrids should also be a big part of the equation. It just makes sense, and it seems like the best way to reduce fossil fuel consumption gradually. And a bonus with hybrids is the battery technology is already there and we know it’s safe. With EV’s pushing the limits of battery technology, it is a little concerning about how safe that will be. I’m not an expert at all about battery tech beyond what I know from R/C cars [emoji3] But I do know the more power in a cell the more unstable it can be.
I’m completely in favor of EV’s and all the benefits they have. When I’m sitting in line at my daughter’s school I’m jealous of the Tesla drivers that don’t have an engine idling and burning fuel. Same with heavy traffic. An EV would be awesome to commute with. Plus I think Tesla is a kick a** American company. It’s incredible what they have done in a relatively short amount of time to further EV tech.
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