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I'm sure Ford will be just fine with this move. Shows government has too much of a role in the industry.
Nah... they just were kissing the government ring on one side of the uniparty . The mandate's to save the planet didn't happen , or they would be sitting pretty .
I still want to add a Tesla as a commuter but the technology isn't there for distance or hauling so it'd never replace my truck especially how we run it.
Average maintenance costs and total lifecycle costs are lower for EVs, at least with recent historical gas prices. Gas under $2 probably changes that, but I don't think we can expect that to last.
Anyone want to wager that the " lifecycle " time frame ends right before the batteries jump through their ass ?
I thought Dodge's EREV Ram announcement sounded fantastic. If those specs ever materialize it'll be very popular.
It depends on how much you drive, if you're like me, it doesn't really matter how much it costs per mile because I don't drive enough for that to offset the cost of insurance and purchase price.
I also like that my normal vehicles lives are extended (temporally) because I don't drive much.
I also like that my normal vehicles lives are extended (temporally) because I don't drive much.
I may have a new job requiring a daily commute again. I though about a small EV car for that, or if the dumb government would allow it a small Honda, Toyota, or Mazda truck. I had a B2200 for a while and something that size again would fit the bill.
I read that Trump signed something about KEI cars like they drive in Japan. I'd grab a new Suzuki 4x4 (upgraded Samurai) for under $10,000 if they let them back into the market.
In 25 years, I've been hit 4 times driving back and forth to work. Not to mention the storm and hail risks.
I read that Trump signed something about KEI cars like they drive in Japan. I'd grab a new Suzuki 4x4 (upgraded Samurai) for under $10,000 if they let them back into the market.
In 25 years, I've been hit 4 times driving back and forth to work. Not to mention the storm and hail risks.
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I need something F350 sized.
I've heard/read that argument, always at a very surface level "electricity-is-cheaper-than-gas", but I've never seen actual cost on paper, have you? As a sole proprietor, I own and operate a work vehicle, and I need to know my actual expenses. Lately I've been running Civics and I know it cost approximately $0.25 per mile for those cars to run (fuel, oil, tires, brakes, taxes/insurance, all typical maintenance, and depreciation for time/miles, etc.) I also know that it cost about 3X that to operate my truck or Jeep, but that really has nothing to do with this convo, just extra info that I figured out. I honestly can't imagine something like a Tesla Model 3, the most comparable to a Civic, could be operated at total cost for significantly less than $0.25 per mile. Sure, the fuel to run an EV is cheaper, but typical maintenance parts/services cost more and general depreciation is generally greater for these EVsover the life of the vehicle, plus the whole end-of-life issue.
With the size/weight of the average modern vehicle, that's a concern of mine about the smaller vehicles. I drive a relatively recent generation Civic daily, and it's a pretty safe and robust vehicle, but if something like a EV Hummer or 3500 hit me hard, God forbid one of the flip flop truckers gets behind me, I don't have much of a chance, at least not like if it was a similarly sized vehicle.
You just need math.
150 + 150 = 300 The new extended range will get you the extra 50.
Nothing on paper, no. Everything I've seen was digital. When I find a new analysis I can print it out for you. j/k
I thought the same thing. Its a cool place to visit.
Of course cost per mile effects every driver. Total cost of driving includes all those things plus maintenance and mileage . You cost per mile would be higher since you don't drive much . But , that cost would be stupid high if you bought a new high mile to the gallon car . Your Chevy truck doesn't get high mileage ,but since it's paid for , is older , and not a higher risk vehicle in insure , you are ahead in the cost game.
I drive a lifted, relatively light weight vehicle, with no doors or roof for a good portion of the year. I don't think it would be a big difference as long as I don't take it on the interstate out of town. Most of my commute is stop/go traffic and 45 mph top speed.
I'd feel fine driving a Jimny in town. 26-31mpg city/35-40 mpg hwy depending on the type. They make a 4 door version that gets worse mpg but still blows away a TJ.
In Japan, the lowest base model starts at around $11,000 new off the lot. KEI cars get down into the $5000-6000 range new. That would definitely put some downward pressure on new car prices. I'd have purchased those types of little cars with manual transmissions for the kids if they were available when they first got their licenses.
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