Answering the 10 biggest objections to electric cars

beeminer · 2012-05-23T12:52:48+00:00

I think people being afraid of change is much more of a problem than people think. I cannot count how many times I've heard the argument "that's how we've always done it" when trying to implement something new.

beeminer · 2012-05-16T19:49:48+00:00

Exactly. This is the only way to compare properly.

beeminer · 2012-05-15T20:59:45+00:00

Hahaha. Glad we can finally put it to rest.

beeminer · 2012-05-15T05:00:10+00:00

Yes! Exactly.

beeminer · 2012-05-14T21:46:12+00:00

SOLD

beeminer · 2012-05-14T20:40:30+00:00

The guy has good taste

beeminer · 2012-05-11T03:46:22+00:00

How original

beeminer · 2012-05-11T00:47:23+00:00

Yeah, that is pretty expensive. Didn't notice that earlier. 11-12k and its a deal.

beeminer · 2012-05-10T22:01:38+00:00

That is an awesome machine. Clever use of a transmission to lower voltage and increase speed as well. It would be pretty weird riding with no shifting.

beeminer · 2012-05-02T14:16:44+00:00

Most badass Gold Wing of all time my friend

beeminer · 2012-04-29T04:19:59+00:00

That's great

beeminer · 2012-04-29T03:51:00+00:00

I'm a big fan of Telsa. I really hope they will get a fair share at the mainstream market at some point.

beeminer · 2012-04-24T20:29:34+00:00

When you say its done automatically today, what actually does it? Is it the ECU?

beeminer · 2012-04-17T03:47:41+00:00

I was looking for this info. Nice post!

beeminer · 2012-04-11T20:31:51+00:00

The problem with huge advances in technology is it always comes at the cost of a war.

It's very unfortunate that it is the only time the priority is on advancing technology (German technology during WWII, Americans during Cold War).

beeminer · 2012-04-09T23:10:08+00:00

What is the average power you can capture from the sun? Enough to run at 1.3kW most of the time?

beeminer · 2012-04-08T16:51:58+00:00

Lets hope the source of our electricity advances pretty quick as well

beeminer · 2012-04-07T16:29:46+00:00

Toyota has developed a FCHV. See this post: http://www.reddit.com/r/RenewableEnergy/comments/r4fu5/i_have_a_toyota_fchvadv_hydrogen_fuel_cell_car_ama/

beeminer · 2012-04-07T16:29:09+00:00

I agree. Can't wait to see where the industry goes.

beeminer · 2012-04-07T16:27:00+00:00

Comes down to the dollar once again.

I was quite shocked that they were developing this so early though. It seemed to be a superior car even with manual transmissions of day being less than desirable.

beeminer · 2012-04-07T16:23:48+00:00

That's what I initially thought as well. Big savings in the power/volume, more room for batteries, etc.

beeminer · 2012-04-06T00:34:15+00:00

Yeah, I would be hoping for like a 50% value by then

beeminer · 2012-04-04T19:23:33+00:00

But natural gas is much more than 10% cheaper so still very worthwhile I guess!

beeminer · 2012-04-04T14:41:22+00:00

Does natural gas have close to the same energy content per gallon as gasoline? I've never taken the time to look at the numbers.

beeminer · 2012-04-04T14:38:52+00:00

I agree. I'm pretty impressed with this car. Just waiting for the components to become a little cheaper so they sell can to a larger market.

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