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Blocked. I follow a simple rule. Don't argue with idiots.
When you call someone an idiot, for the mere transgression of disagreeing, you are claiming intellectual superiority, with little to no evidence. As a proposition, it’s no more compelling than the old kindergarten rubber/glue proposal.
My insurance also shot up considerably. I did shop around, and there were some options that were cheaper. Then you unbundle home/auto, and the savings become much less. I agree that at this point in time EV's, particularly luxury EV's are going to be more expensive to own. I simply enjoy driving an EV that much more than ICE.
My insurance also shot up considerably. I did shop around, and there were some options that were cheaper. Then you unbundle home/auto, and the savings become much less. I agree that at this point in time EV's, particularly luxury EV's are going to be more expensive to own. I simply enjoy driving an EV that much more than ICE.
And bundling has become more difficult as some insurers won't write policies on homes in flood, hurricane and wildfire districts.
Interesting article, but I'm not sure why vehicle fires are cited on the basis of total miles driven by EVs versus ICEs, instead of simply population of each type of vehicle.
Interesting article, but I'm not sure why vehicle fires are cited on the basis of total miles driven by EVs versus ICEs, instead of simply population of each type of vehicle.
....and age. Most ICE fires occur in older cars with aging fuel lines that start leaking. EVs on the roads are not old enough to show age related issues yet.
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....and age. Most ICE fires occur in older cars with aging fuel lines that start leaking. EVs on the roads are not old enough to show age related issues yet.
When I took Statistics in college, the prof introduced the class saying, "There are lies, there are damn lies, and there are statistics." Mostly, we learned that data can be twisted in many ways.
As I mentioned earlier in this thread, there are pros and cons to both EV's and ICE's, with no clear winner at this point, personally I'm glad we have options to choose between them both.
Just a heads up insurance rates have gone up for EVERYTHING! Insurance companies climate related disasters have been bleeding insurance companies into losses for years. In a number of markets like Fla and California they are simply pulling out. As Dorothy said "we are not in Kansas abymore.... In NOLA, insurance for a car can be almost as much your car payment!
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Caused by an improperly installed 40amp cable on a 50 amp charger.....Not because of anything the EV or charger for the EV did. This was installer stupidity, plain and simple, Nothing about a herd involved. My EV is fantastic, inexpensive to operate, fabulous to drive, and may be the best vehicle I have ever owned. Let's keep our eye on the ball here?
Caused by an improperly installed 40amp cable on a 50 amp charger.....Not because of anything the EV or charger for the EV did. This was installer stupidity, plain and simple, Nothing about a herd involved. My EV is fantastic, inexpensive to operate, fabulous to drive, and may be the best vehicle I have ever owned. Let's keep our eye on the ball here?
Never said it was anything otherwise...glad you're enjoying your electric car.
Caused by an improperly installed 40amp cable on a 50 amp charger.....Not because of anything the EV or charger for the EV did. This was installer stupidity, plain and simple, Nothing about a herd involved. My EV is fantastic, inexpensive to operate, fabulous to drive, and may be the best vehicle I have ever owned. Let's keep our eye on the ball here?
05-31-2024, 11:25 AM
