Electric Car Battery
Sep 1, 2022 16:31:20
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Sep 1, 2022 16:50:20
But the electric car is overall more reliable than car with internal combustion engine except the battery (just like your camera, it's the battery that goes first).
Sep 1, 2022 16:57:11
BebuLamar wrote:
But the electric car is overall more reliable than car with internal combustion engine except the battery (just like your camera, it's the battery that goes first).
I have a 2011 Hyundai, I seriously doubt that my total repairs since I've had it are anywhere near $15,000, let alone $29,000.
Sep 1, 2022 17:24:34
After 180,000 miles a gremlin affected my 2004 Dodge Ram P/U. It goes to the shop Thursday. Only problem ever except for a windshield and brake job, a customary maintenance item. They use gravel instead of sand in Idaho and Montana thus the windshield replacement. Always changed the oil regularly. A large portion of the miles were over 2 mountain passes pulling an enclosed snowmobile trailer or a 21 foot boat. If I didn’t have to stop and pee I’d be able to go 600 miles without stopping. 10,000 lb tow limit. Seats 5 and gets 22 mpg empty. I’m kinda sure I wouldn’t be satisfied with a vehicle that ran on electricity — when it’s available. What are they going to do in California next week not being able to charge the battery? My 97 Ram is the same story.
Sep 1, 2022 18:13:27
Longshadow wrote:
I have a 2011 Hyundai, I seriously doubt that my total repairs since I've had it are anywhere near $15,000, let alone $29,000.
I bet it didn't cost you 29,000 back in 2011 either.
Sep 1, 2022 18:37:57
Sep 1, 2022 18:53:46
BebuLamar wrote:
But the electric car is overall more reliable than car with internal combustion engine except the battery (just like your camera, it's the battery that goes first).
All things being equal (which they never are), or, in a perfect world (let’s not even go there)…🤦🏻♂️
Sep 1, 2022 19:05:54
I will hold my tongue except to say the '97 Dodge 2500 diesel we purchased 20 years ago with 93,000 on the clock is still running strong. There have been several batteries replaced over the years, but they didn't cost $15,000 each.
Sep 2, 2022 07:13:46
BebuLamar wrote:
But the electric car is overall more reliable than car with internal combustion engine except the battery (just like your camera, it's the battery that goes first).
https://www.autoblog.com/2022/09/01/californians-told-not-to-charge-electric-cars/
Sep 2, 2022 07:29:49
Sep 2, 2022 07:36:19
I just read that it takes 50 tons of ore that have to be mined just to make one EV battery. I can only imagine how much fossil fuel is used for that!
Sep 2, 2022 07:42:49
nimbushopper wrote:
I just read that it takes 50 tons of ore that have to be mined just to make one EV battery. I can only imagine how much fossil fuel is used for that!
Add the energy used at the processing plants...
Sep 2, 2022 07:47:41
bobbyjohn wrote:
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I drive a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, Cummins turbo diesel with 250,000 miles. Replaced batteries once, under $260.00, replaced the intercooler radiator for $1800.00. Plus tires and one set of front brake pads No other issues. Can you drive your electric vehicle through two feet of water with no problems? I think not.