The Real Costs of Electric Car Ownership - CNET

[TheGrumpyGuy]

That video was totally fabricated, looked like something out of GTA Wilderness Edition

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Why wouldn't the air bags have deployed?

Airbags are pretty smart these days and don't deploy on crashes they aren't needed in *typically*, but like all machines can operate outside parameters. They know if you have your seatbelt on, know how fast the car is decelerating and if it's rolling, etc. It's not just an impact sensor in the bumper these days.

Note the relatively low speed and little damage to the Jeep's bumper. Note the Jeep driver didn't bite the steering wheel...

 

[Flash-hider]

Airbags are pretty smart these days and don't deploy on crashes they aren't needed in *typically*, but like all machines can operate outside parameters. They know if you have your seatbelt on, know how fast the car is decelerating and if it's rolling, etc. It's not just an impact sensor in the bumper these days.

Note the relatively low speed and little damage to the Jeep's bumper. Note the Jeep driver didn't bite the steering wheel...

Thanks, that's stuff I wasn't aware of. I did notice to the apparent minor damage. Figured there would have been plastic pieces flying all over the place.

 

[Route 45]

That video was totally fabricated, looked like something out of GTA Wilderness Edition

No.

Caught on camera: Dash cam captures hit-and-run on Mt. Charleston, couple seeks help

An unexpected moment on mount charleston captured by a dash cam shows awhite jeep rubicon turning and skidding into a tesla at a stop sign.Crashing head on by

www.news3lv.com

 

[Route 45]

Jeep won that crash, damage wise. Still impressive how the Tesla just pushed it out of the way after the initial crash.
EV torque is a thing.

On a side not, that's not a really common Jeep. That's a Rubicon 392 Hemi.

 

[MCgrease08]

Why would someone not have full coverage on an expensive car unless they could afford to absorb the cost of a crash themself?

Dumbass.

 

[KLB]

Why would someone not have full coverage on an expensive car unless they could afford to absorb the cost of a crash themself?

Dumbass.

A Model 3 is not what I would call an expensive car.

What you said is true of any car though. If you cannot afford to replace it, you better have it covered.

He must not have a loan on it.

 

[Ingomike]

More of our money paying for the rich to have toys…

Biden Admin Cuts Another Huge Check For Automakers To Go Electric As EV Market Struggles

The Biden administration announced Thursday that it is spending billions of dollars more to help automakers mass-produce electric vehicles (EVs).

dailycaller.com

 

[KLB]

More of our money paying for the rich to have toys…

Biden Admin Cuts Another Huge Check For Automakers To Go Electric As EV Market Struggles

The Biden administration announced Thursday that it is spending billions of dollars more to help automakers mass-produce electric vehicles (EVs).

dailycaller.com

Trying to buy votes and paying the unions.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

A Model 3 is not what I would call an expensive car.

I don't know enough about Teslas to recognize the models by sight, but I see Model 3s for sale for $15k-ish on cars.com pretty readily. If he had insurance they'd almost certainly total it out.

I still run full coverage on all of our vehicles, the cost difference is so negligible between collision only and full coverage it doesn't make much sense to run naked.

 

[jamil]

More of our money paying for the rich to have toys…

Biden Admin Cuts Another Huge Check For Automakers To Go Electric As EV Market Struggles

The Biden administration announced Thursday that it is spending billions of dollars more to help automakers mass-produce electric vehicles (EVs).

dailycaller.com

Which GOP lawmakers voted for that appropriation?

 

[jamil]

I don't know enough about Teslas to recognize the models by sight, but I see Model 3s for sale for $15k-ish on cars.com pretty readily. If he had insurance they'd almost certainly total it out.

I still run full coverage on all of our vehicles, the cost difference is so negligible between collision only and full coverage it doesn't make much sense to run naked.

I mean same with comprehensive, really. I have full coverage too. I've had two vehicles over the last 15 years totaled by hail damage and if I added up what they payed out, I'm probably ahead by a good bit. I'd have just been **** out of luck if I hadn't kept comprehensive up.

 

[Ingomike]

Hyundai Accused of Faking US Sales Data for Its Electric Vehicles

"We're kinda up against the wall and we gotta hit a number for the press and for the Koreans."

legalinsurrection.com

 

[Ingomike]

Graphic video…

 

[indyblue]

Graphic video…

That is a terrible way to go, turned the elevator into a blast furnace.

 

[Percolater]

 

[Minnesota Hoosier]

I watched this video a couple weeks ago. I was impressed at the performance of an EV truck but not surprised at the lack of emphasis on the opportunity costs associated with EVs. (Note that I am not anti-EV. I just don’t think they’re ready for my lifestyle yet.) The math slightly leans towards use of an EV truck…but only if you’re going to pull that load within its charge range. For me, this is the achilles heel of EV—range and recharge time.

If you’re the kind that will drive nearly always in town or very short commutes where you will have ample down time for recharging, an EV may well suit you.

Yep you took the words out of my mouth, EV are good for city or town driving while gas vehicles are better if you have to drive long distance. Right now there still isn't enough infrastructure for long distance EV travel, although in 10 or 20 years it may be a different conversation.

 

[Percolater]

 

[Bugzilla]

They are already limiting your charging abilities. Imagine if there were a % or 2 more EV’s on the road! Can you say cluster f

Introducing the Latest EV Headache: 'Charger Hogs' Causing Endless Lines at Charging Stations

To attempt to address the growing issue of ill-mannered electric vehicle owners hogging fast chargers, Electrify America is experimenting with a strict limit at 10 of its busiest charging stations in California.

www.breitbart.com

 

[KLB]

Having your own charger at home solves the vast majority of these charging issues.