RoyJ wrote:
We should all agree for 95 - 99% of daily use, EVs are completely adequate. This will be the future whether we like it or not.
However, there will always be enthusiast uses for IC engine:
- I love LONG back-country overlanding. It's nearly impossible to bring a large enough battery pack. I'll stay with my old truck, or bring a big tank of diesel and 240V generator
- I love the sound and feel of IC engine in my sportscar. No, I will not take simulated screaming V8 through a Bose
- Long range boating / offshore fishing. Unlike cars, planning boats are extremely power hungry. I just don't see any battery tech that can replace 600 gallons worth of gasoline within 20 years. Motors aren't the problem.
Most enthusiasts though, will own multiple cars. We can have an EV doing commuting duty, and save IC for "special occasions"
Yep, no doubt I will own an EV some day but gas is never going away completely from my life. Harley's Livewire is a neat bike and will eat my Heritage Softail for lunch (at least in a drag race) but the sound and soul of that V-twin can't be replaced.
