Then what?

way2roll wrote:

Reisender wrote:

azrving wrote:
Reisend Thanks for explaining. I was thinking wth lol

My pleasure. If you have any questions ask away.

Reisender, you seem to be well versed on the EV subject so I have a few questions. What's your thoughts on the ecological impact of mining the finite resources for batteries? I recently read an article where as a response to predicted limited resources companies are already vying for contracts to mine unknown regions of the sea floor - with unpredictable consequences. What's your thoughts on continued dependency on foreign nations for resources - many of which conflict with our humanitarian laws? What's your thoughts on the actual CO2 emissions when you factor in the entire manufacturing lifecycle and ecological impacts of the caustic and hazardous waste required to manufacture? What's your thoughts on the continued reliance on a taxed power grid and how increased demand will affect cost?

And something no one talks about, what about in the increased EMF emissions and the long term effects they have on humans?

I am not trying to be crass, but I bring these things up with EV proponents and I never really get an answer. Are the advantages simply power efficiency and are we just dropping the "greener" argument? All things considered, EV's aren't green.

I am not anti EV. I appreciate advances in technology. But what problem(s) have we really solved? And it's hard to argue that EV technology hasn't simply brought new problems to replace the old ones.

Good morning waytoroll.

Unfortunately I am not knowledgeable in any of those areas so can’t really contribute an intelligent comment. I can say I would probably concur with the main stream science that indicates less little tail pipes and more centralized ones are an overall plus for air quality in general. That’s obvious just from how air quality is improving in cities with less tail pipes and more EV’s.

I don’t know much about the grid but here in BC we have a surplus of hydro and the utility BC hydro indicates they don’t expect problems adapting over the next 35 year transition.

Re mining. I think if it’s done in a responsible way it’s fine, just like the petrochemical industry. Companies need to be held accountable for practices. I have no more issues with the mining industry than I do with the petro chemical industry or pipelines. I am generally pro-industry as it brings wealth and well being to a population if it’s done right.

I am a huge advocate of recycling. Mine once and then re-use.

We have been driving only EV’s for the last 7 years. For our needs we find them superior to any gas vehicle we have had in our current use situation. Especially in winter. When it gets down around minus 25 which is common for us here. We just came thru another minus 27 cold snap. Just a more convenient more comfortable and much higher performance way to get around. We are both high performance and techy buffs so EV’s are a natural fit for us.

And as RVers it fits well with our needs. We are retired and tour a lot so don’t really need the longer range that comes with a gasser. Having said that our old Grand Cherokee really didn’t go that much further before needing a fill up. Maybe 40 or 50 kilometers. And it was gutless, stinky hot pig compared to the Tesla when towing. It is a towing beast.

Everybody has different needs. I’m sure an EV isn’t right for everybody. But after 7 years of watching peoples reactions after a test drive in a tesla I think it suits a lot more people than people think. :).

Hope that helps.