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The 'Absolute Worst Thing' That Could Happen to the Electric Vehicle Industry Right Now Just Did (Round 3?)
townhall.com ^ | 8/26/2021 | Leah Barkoukis

Posted on 08/26/2021 9:04:25 AM PDT by rktman

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To: jerod

Nah, the EV mandates will kick in, you won’t be able to get replacement parts for your older gas vehicle, and eventually, the old cars will be outlawed. At some point in the not so distant future, you’ll be forced to buy electric, whether you want it or not.


21 posted on 08/26/2021 9:32:01 AM PDT by dware (Americans prefer peaceful slavery over dangerous freedom)
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To: rktman

I once tried to replace the battery in a Kindle Fire tablet. I was a bit too cavalier with the battery removal which tore the cover of the battery and it burst into flames. I ran outside and dropped it and let it burn itself out. It was one of those soft bag-type batteries. They cannot be punctured or exposed to air, or they go up in flames.


22 posted on 08/26/2021 9:32:36 AM PDT by Sans-Culotte (11/3-11/4/2020 - The USA became a banana republic.)
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To: dware

But you may not be able to afford one. 🔌🔥🚓


23 posted on 08/26/2021 9:35:57 AM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this? 😕)
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To: ClearCase_guy

“The people in charge of this fiasco will all be promoted.”

Or join the Biden administration.


24 posted on 08/26/2021 9:38:56 AM PDT by Parley Baer (go trump )
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To: rktman

How is this worse than the people who already were incinerated by their Teslas, or drowned because the Tesla’s door locks aren’t waterproof?


25 posted on 08/26/2021 9:44:20 AM PDT by Paal Gulli
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To: rktman

So, to summarize:

1) Don’t park this puppy within 100’ of your place, or next to the Mercedes in the driveway

2) Have a long extension cord to charge it each night………be careful if it’s raining or snowing

3) Don’t charge it above 90%

4) Don’t run it below 70 miles left on the charge
- The Bolt has a range of 260 miles at best so you basically have been reduced now to a max of 150-175 miles drive mileage, most likely much lower
- Basically, you cannot let it run below 30% charge, or charge it more than 90 %
- The charge range is 30-90%, or 60% x 260 miles = 156 miles

5) No idea when they can obtain replacement batteries

6) $2B to replace all batteries

7) By 2035, all new cars and passenger trucks sold in California to be zero-emission vehicles......right


26 posted on 08/26/2021 9:46:25 AM PDT by Jersey Jim (From the free state of Florida.)
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To: redgolum

“I do wonder how the EV’s meet residential fire code.”

I foresee some new questions on homeowners policies:

Do you own any pitbulls?
Do you own any electric vehicles? If so, are they kept under HPR approved sprinklers or parked outside?
Do you have a fireplug within 20 feet of your garage?
Are you a Democrat or otherwise mentally impaired?


27 posted on 08/26/2021 9:47:23 AM PDT by DeFault User
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To: Jersey Jim

Even if it’s made out of rocks and wood, it ain’t ZERO carbon emissions.


28 posted on 08/26/2021 9:50:59 AM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this? 😕)
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To: Jersey Jim

The Bolt has a range of 260 miles at best so you basically have been reduced now to a max of 150-175 miles drive mileage, most likely much lower

I wouldn’t drive on of those things anywhere. Park next to somewhere and get sued when it blows up?

EV owners know this in the back of their heads. Try to find an EV driver who doesn’t also own a non-EV vehicle.


29 posted on 08/26/2021 9:51:45 AM PDT by SaxxonWoods ( comment might be sarcasm, or not. It depends. Often I'm not sure either.)
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To: rktman

GM has recommended that Bolt owners park their vehicles outside...

...away from the house, lawn, trees, and any other combustable material.


30 posted on 08/26/2021 9:51:52 AM PDT by Flick Lives (We may or may not have reached herd immunity, but we've definitely achieved herd stupidity.)
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To: rktman
But you may not be able to afford one.

Well, there's that, too.

31 posted on 08/26/2021 9:52:56 AM PDT by dware (Americans prefer peaceful slavery over dangerous freedom)
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To: rktman

Can they convert by adding a combustible engine?


32 posted on 08/26/2021 9:53:39 AM PDT by Leep (Save America. Lock down Joe Biden!)
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To: rktman

GM will recover from this. All they have to do is offer free COVID shits with every purchase.


33 posted on 08/26/2021 9:54:16 AM PDT by The MAGA-Deplorian (Democrats are lawless because Republicans are ball-less)
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To: Flick Lives

For garbage pick up?


34 posted on 08/26/2021 9:54:47 AM PDT by Leep (Save America. Lock down Joe Biden!)
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To: The MAGA-Deplorian

“All they have to do is offer free COVID shits with every purchase.”

Wow, I heard there were side effects to the jab, but I never heard about that one...


35 posted on 08/26/2021 9:55:41 AM PDT by PLMerite ("They say that we were Cold Warriors. Yes, and a bloody good show, too." - Robert Conquest )
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To: rktman

Sounds like a GM problem not a Tesla problem. GM is from the Electric car standard.


36 posted on 08/26/2021 9:56:32 AM PDT by spincaster (i)
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To: rktman

If they ban gasoline vehicles (which they have shown very indication that they would like to do) it won’t really matter if EV shoppers are “scared” since it will be that or nothing (as far as new vehicles go - obviously used vehicles will be around for a long time).


37 posted on 08/26/2021 9:57:08 AM PDT by 2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten
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To: rktman

Exploding golf carts.


38 posted on 08/26/2021 9:57:43 AM PDT by Beagle8U ("Jim Acosta pissed in the press pool.")
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To: 2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten

Until they’re outlawed. Could be harder to find a gas pump than a charging station. 😂🔌


39 posted on 08/26/2021 10:00:20 AM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this? 😕)
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To: rktman

Americans do NOT want the Chevy Dolt, or any other electric car!!!!

Solar, wind, and batteries cannot power a 21st century civilization! (Look at California!) Back to the drawing board!!!!


40 posted on 08/26/2021 10:06:21 AM PDT by Honorary Serb (Kosovo is Serbia! Free Srpska! Abolish ICTY!)
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