New W214-Generation E-Class Confirmed in New Spy Shots
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Personally, I think Mercedes is jumping the gun in switching to all electric by 2030. The technology is not for everyone and the infrastructure is far from being in place. Hopefully Mercedes will delay killing off gas powered vehicles so soon.
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2030 is 7 years from now. In technology that is light years away. Well before then, the infrastructure for BEV will be in place.
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Not going to happen: Every major manufacturer has made a commitment to go from ICE to BEV in order to reduce CO2 emissions that are a major cause of climate change..
2030 is 7 years from now. In technology that is light years away. Well before then, the infrastructure for BEV will be in place.
2030 is 7 years from now. In technology that is light years away. Well before then, the infrastructure for BEV will be in place.
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I'm happy that my W213 is in great shape that will last me for the next 20 years or so. (We'll reach EOL together.)
I can't see purchasing an EV until battery technology improves to where charging a battery takes no more time than filling a tank - about 5 minutes.
I can't see purchasing an EV until battery technology improves to where charging a battery takes no more time than filling a tank - about 5 minutes.
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I sincerely hope gas prices don't sky rocket now, in the near future and in the future and there will be enough fuel/petrol/gasoline doesn't matter where you are from for stubborn folks like us.
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The fact is that over 90% of driving is under 50 miles and charging on the go is not needed.
Having said that, I am in that 10% where more than 50% of my driving is on trips over 200 miles. With trips over 200 miles, a robust charging infrastructure is necessary and why I am not presently driving a BEV.
In three years when the extended warranty on my 2019 E450 runs out, I am hopeful that the charging infrastructure will be more robust, and charging times will have decreased to under 15 minutes. If it is, the replacement for my E450 will be a BEV.
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Most charging will not be at stations, but at home, apartments and overnight on L2 chargers.
The fact is that over 90% of driving is under 50 miles and charging on the go is not needed.
Having said that, I am in that 10% where more than 50% of my driving is on trips over 200 miles. With trips over 200 miles, a robust charging infrastructure is necessary and why I am not presently driving a BEV.
In three years when the extended warranty on my 2019 E450 runs out, I am hopeful that the charging infrastructure will be more robust, and charging times will have decreased to under 15 minutes. If it is, the replacement for my E450 will be a BEV.
The fact is that over 90% of driving is under 50 miles and charging on the go is not needed.
Having said that, I am in that 10% where more than 50% of my driving is on trips over 200 miles. With trips over 200 miles, a robust charging infrastructure is necessary and why I am not presently driving a BEV.
In three years when the extended warranty on my 2019 E450 runs out, I am hopeful that the charging infrastructure will be more robust, and charging times will have decreased to under 15 minutes. If it is, the replacement for my E450 will be a BEV.
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Our second car is a 2018 Ford Edge Sport, that only has 23,000 miles on it. It is my wife's car. The longest distance my wife drives is 120 miles round trip to the Tanger Outlets! Her car will be the first to be replaced by a BEV! We have a large two car garage and installing a L2 charger will be very easy. We are waiting for larger BEV SUV: most today are the size of subcompact SUV, smaller than even the Toyota RAV4 or Honda CRV. The Ford Edge is a true mid size, 5 passenger which works very well for us. We do not need anything larger like a Honda Pilot and we have outgrown the RAV4 and CRV.
Just my $.02!
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At the present time I think PHEV make the most sense and is a wonderful "bridge or gap filler" between ICE and BEV.
Our second car is a 2018 Ford Edge Sport, that only has 23,000 miles on it. It is my wife's car. The longest distance my wife drives is 120 miles round trip to the Tanger Outlets! Her car will be the first to be replaced by a BEV! We have a large two car garage and installing a L2 charger will be very easy. We are waiting for larger BEV SUV: most today are the size of subcompact SUV, smaller than even the Toyota RAV4 or Honda CRV. The Ford Edge is a true mid size, 5 passenger which works very well for us. We do not need anything larger like a Honda Pilot and we have outgrown the RAV4 and CRV.
Just my $.02!
Our second car is a 2018 Ford Edge Sport, that only has 23,000 miles on it. It is my wife's car. The longest distance my wife drives is 120 miles round trip to the Tanger Outlets! Her car will be the first to be replaced by a BEV! We have a large two car garage and installing a L2 charger will be very easy. We are waiting for larger BEV SUV: most today are the size of subcompact SUV, smaller than even the Toyota RAV4 or Honda CRV. The Ford Edge is a true mid size, 5 passenger which works very well for us. We do not need anything larger like a Honda Pilot and we have outgrown the RAV4 and CRV.
Just my $.02!
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Not going to happen: Every major manufacturer has made a commitment to go from ICE to BEV in order to reduce CO2 emissions that are a major cause of climate change..
2030 is 7 years from now. In technology that is light years away. Well before then, the infrastructure for BEV will be in place.
2030 is 7 years from now. In technology that is light years away. Well before then, the infrastructure for BEV will be in place.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe...ck-2023-03-03/
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Recently saw an article from the UK that MB, Porsche, BMW and some other's are taking the German Govt' to court to fight that date.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe...ck-2023-03-03/
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe...ck-2023-03-03/
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What is wrong with me... I forgot to link the thread, sorry about that https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...ml#post8747551
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Recently saw an article from the UK that MB, Porsche, BMW and some other's are taking the German Govt' to court to fight that date.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe...ck-2023-03-03/
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe...ck-2023-03-03/
E.P.A. Is Said to Propose Rules Meant to Drive Up Electric Car Sales Tenfold
see: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/c...=breaking-news
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