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Apple Car research focusing on use of Tesla-style induction motor
razorpit said:christopher126 said:Good news! Soon we can stop the insanity of going to a gas station once or twice a week!
Now, for trips, you are correct, it will take a bit longer. But a 30-45 minute charge stop makes for a relaxing meal break. Given 95% or more of my driving is commuting or short errands, I tend to hit public chargers only a handful of times per year, so a little more time is not a critical factor to me. Trips are definitely more of a smell the roses kind of proposition in EVs.
As for cost, my electricity to operate the EV costs about 1/3 of what I paid for gas in a 43 MPG Hybrid. EPA ratings for EVs assumes 1 gallons of gas = 33.7 kWh or electricity. Based on this, my commute averages about 150-170MPGe.
The ride is quiet, the acceleration is instant and surprising, and I rarely have to use the brake pedal, even in stop and go traffic. Driving is actually fun again.
Don't be so quick to resist EVs. They are actually a good fit for more of us than you would think.