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How it will ultimately turn out remains to be seen but I wouldn't say the goal is wrong. Slate is in some ways a throwback to where EVs started; that is, the budget commuter car market, but seemingly better executed. Since EVs are really much less complicated than modern ICE cars, this approach makes sense to me. An efficient, functional, no frills vehicle is refreshing. I will credit Tesla for emphasizing performance and accomplishing mass production but most current EVs are now priced on the high end which isn't justifiable given the persistent range issue.
It would be a perfect match for my use model - indeed, it would exceed my typical daily range 2X. Although I'm a bit annoyed that you can't get it without silly power door locks, I think they're on the right track. Goddess Mother, if you read the comments with the above video, all the crybaby effetes wailing about manual windows makes me sick to my stomach.
I don't hate EVs, I think they make sense in some situations, but they certainly are not the end-all solution like many claim them to be. Until EVs can be refueled as quickly as gasoline cars, meaning you can live in an apartment and drive your car to a gas station, fill up in 5 minutes and be on your way they will always be a compromise. Not to mention if that gas station is closed you drive another 3 miles to the next one in most areas.
I have a couple people in my circle with EVs, they can charge at home and the vehicle is a second or third, not their only mode of transportation. Even then, they complain about the lack of range especially in the winter time being the North East.
I say all this as someone who owns an e-scooter and loves blasting it around like a hooligan at work.
I have a couple people in my circle with EVs, they can charge at home and the vehicle is a second or third, not their only mode of transportation. Even then, they complain about the lack of range especially in the winter time being the North East.
I say all this as someone who owns an e-scooter and loves blasting it around like a hooligan at work.
they should just go for gimmick noises like millennium falcon or a blackhawk
We just got our hybrid back from the shop. Something goofy in the rear differential at 28,000 miles that made it act like a rear locker engaged.
Not really a problem with the Hybrid system. Just another issue with it overall. Over 3 weeks in the shop because they ordered the wrong part the first time. We drove around a new car off the lot while waiting.
Not really a problem with the Hybrid system. Just another issue with it overall. Over 3 weeks in the shop because they ordered the wrong part the first time. We drove around a new car off the lot while waiting.
I want one that sounds like an A10 with a horn that goes BRRRRRRRRT!!!
Maybe I'm overlooking it, but I just don't see that as being as big of a deal as seemingly being portrayed. For public and semi-public/"ridesharing" transportation, maybe even some fleet service type vehicles, yeah it could be a significant development, a real game changer. But for the general person, especially those of us who don't live in urban areas, I don't see that changing much of anything. Am I missing or overlooking something here?
It opens up possibilities that we haven't really considered. We'll have to see how it plays out, but it creates a significant resource that's potentially useful.
From a business economics standpoint, doubling the use of capital equipment halves the cost. This could make car ownership dramatically more affordable.
It certainly makes it easier to share, and therefore reduce how many cars a household needs. The car could take you to work, go back home and take the wife shopping, and be back when you need to leave. Maybe you'll still want 2 cars, but won't need a 3rd and 4th as the kids start driving.
I think the point is that it creates opportunities, and we don't know how it will be utilized.
I ain't lettin some clanker drive my vehicle
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