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Originally Posted by Slappin Fish
You forgot again that batteries need replacing, if you factor in that cost savings are much lower, if any  |
The batteries are guaranteed for 8 years.
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Originally Posted by Slappin Fish
Difficult to say producing electricity already isn't all that clean and rare earth mining is a nasty business.
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What does rare earth mining have to do with electricity?
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Originally Posted by femdomdestiny
Last several weeks I was watching online all I could find about Tesla cars. After watching all that, I really can't understand why would someone buy gasoline (diesel) powered car compared to Tesla models.Even after only watching technology and how it is made, I already feel like I am driving chariots when I want to enter in my car. I've clearly understood advantages of electric cars and it is a revolution like it was when combustion engine became available. Even If I am big car lover and it is kind of my hobby, electric cars are future. No gasoline, no pollution, no oils, no transmission,no moving parts, no chains, no spark plugs, no filters.....and you are still faster then most sport cars, going 4.something seconds if you want to race. Not to mention cheaper driving.
Interesting video:
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:thum bsup
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Originally Posted by PR_Glen
how can i spend 80 000 to save 5000 a year again?
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That's the point of my post. An $80k electric car cost can be had for the same price as a $50k Camaro.
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Originally Posted by PR_Glen
cars last 20+ years normally right?
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No, but my GF's Pontiac Vibe (really a Toyota Matrix) is now in its 10th year and doing well.
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i can use it in the snow too right?
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Yes! Electric Cars like the Telsa Model S and Chevy Volt do very well in Canadian Winters.
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Originally Posted by fuzebox
I will never buy an electric car. Love burning gas!
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You stink!
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Originally Posted by _Richard_
Model S comes with a 4 year or 50,000 mile (whichever comes first) new vehicle limited warranty.
compared to a 5/6 year warranty or 100, 000 miles
i guess one of expecting a lot less breakdowns, yes?
how much.. does it cost to fix electric cars these days?
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I don't know. But if you think about it, an Electric Car as no Gas pump, no Cylinders, no push rods, no radiator, no exhaust system, no catalytic converter, no timing belt, no carbruator or fuel injection system etc so there's actually alot less to break.
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Originally Posted by georgeyw
You keep jerking yourself stupid over these electric cars yet you buy a v8...
Kind of ironic don't you think?
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Yes. I love performance cars, V8's, Camaro's and Firebirds, yet I hate the ancient technology of gasoline engines. I love high tech and I want the future I dreamed of as a kid to be in my grasp. To say I'm conflicted is putting it mildly.
I also think it's an interesting case study. I am a prime consumer for both of these cars. What are they doing to win my business? Intradesting....
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Originally Posted by ottopottomouse
In 7 years time the Tesla will be worth fuck all as technology will have moved on.
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How do you know?