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Fascism at its finest

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:26 pm
by aja57
Well written column on EV by Mish Sherlock

https://mishtalk.com/economics/2-billion-in-subsidies-only-2-ev-stations-opened-the-holdup-is-social-justice/

Eight Inconvenient EV Truths

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:25 pm
by Cliff_N
Thanks for the post. Love this summary:

Eight Inconvenient EV Truths

1. EVs are more expensive
2. EVs are inconvenient for anyone who needs a public charger
3. EVs are inconvenient for anyone who drives long distances
4. Insurance costs are higher
5. Maintenance costs are higher
6. Repairs take longer and parts are in short supply
7. Minor accidents can be very costly requiring a new battery
8. Consumers don’t want the damn things and rightfully so

Add a 9th...resale value plummets in the first year.

Several readers moaned about point 8.