F150 Lightning
04-20-2021, 11:27 PM
#31
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I know nothing about public EV charging stations. Are they in fact free or do you have to pay a fee to use them? If you do that's not free energy. To answer the OP's question, I might possibly consider a hybid F150 but not one that relies totally on battery power. For now I'll just put up with the quirks of a diesel to get better mileage.
04-20-2021, 11:39 PM
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04-20-2021, 11:51 PM
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Here's a question, at what point is the energy still not free?
I pay on average over 12 months $170 on electric. I am soon having my roof filled with solar panels, and the panels save me $40 a month, while giving me 110% energy offset
That 10% is free, and go right into an electric car. In fact, more than that 10% is free, since I'm saving $40 a month too, and now can't end up with a rate increase
I pay on average over 12 months $170 on electric. I am soon having my roof filled with solar panels, and the panels save me $40 a month, while giving me 110% energy offset
That 10% is free, and go right into an electric car. In fact, more than that 10% is free, since I'm saving $40 a month too, and now can't end up with a rate increase
04-21-2021, 05:50 AM
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If anyone watches MotorWeek last year they took three electric cars and went on a road trip across the great plains of Maryland. Yes Maryland.
Starting on one side and driving to the other. 12 hrs. They looked for places to charge. They stopped at camp grounds booking a site with electric. Charge three hours while reading books or napping. Then hit the road again. I'm sure someone can find that episode and post it here.
It was very stupid to say the least but showed real life how searching for a plug and waiting stinks. Life is short. Fill the tank and drive.
Starting on one side and driving to the other. 12 hrs. They looked for places to charge. They stopped at camp grounds booking a site with electric. Charge three hours while reading books or napping. Then hit the road again. I'm sure someone can find that episode and post it here.
It was very stupid to say the least but showed real life how searching for a plug and waiting stinks. Life is short. Fill the tank and drive.
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04-21-2021, 08:52 AM
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A couple of things need to happen before EV's really catch on:
1. The entire electrical grid needs to be updated.
2. Charging stations need to be just as available as gas stations..
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1. The entire electrical grid needs to be updated.
2. Charging stations need to be just as available as gas stations..
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04-21-2021, 09:41 AM
#37
I like to think that back when cars started coming out there were old timers complaining about the lack of gas stations. They were like "no thanks, I'll stick with my horse." I would like a EV F150. First thing is states need to stop burning coal for electricity.
I'm not sure why there hasn't been a huge push to make E100 engines. Ethanol emissions is way less than gas. Yeah you'll use a lot more but still it's better for the environment. I'm a little biases though, I'm a corn farmer. We have a **** tone of corn to use.
I'm not sure why there hasn't been a huge push to make E100 engines. Ethanol emissions is way less than gas. Yeah you'll use a lot more but still it's better for the environment. I'm a little biases though, I'm a corn farmer. We have a **** tone of corn to use.
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04-21-2021, 10:23 AM
#38
If everyone had the frame of mind as most do on this subject in this thread...we would all still be riding horses.
Buying a Tesla, yes using the super charge facilities is free.
Buying a Tesla, yes using the super charge facilities is free.
04-21-2021, 10:25 AM
#39
Other than road trips, I'd never see myself using it. I'd just charge at home. I bet people who live in apartments or rent would make more use of them though
04-21-2021, 10:35 AM
#40
If anyone watches MotorWeek last year they took three electric cars and went on a road trip across the great plains of Maryland. Yes Maryland.
Starting on one side and driving to the other. 12 hrs. They looked for places to charge. They stopped at camp grounds booking a site with electric. Charge three hours while reading books or napping. Then hit the road again. I'm sure someone can find that episode and post it here.
It was very stupid to say the least but showed real life how searching for a plug and waiting stinks. Life is short. Fill the tank and drive.
Starting on one side and driving to the other. 12 hrs. They looked for places to charge. They stopped at camp grounds booking a site with electric. Charge three hours while reading books or napping. Then hit the road again. I'm sure someone can find that episode and post it here.
It was very stupid to say the least but showed real life how searching for a plug and waiting stinks. Life is short. Fill the tank and drive.
Really Stupid considering there are a number of sites including the Tesla site that provides all the information a person needs to plan their trip and posts all the charging station locations.
Anyone can make anything look stupid if they want to with little or no effort.
This thread is living proof of that.