Plug-in hybrid misconceptions refuted
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@automotiveDIY, As for your diesel, it originally got its start running on peanut oil. At some point, we will probably go back to those days, or some form of natural oil that won't require drilling, We can grow sources of natural oils on our own native land. I think you would agree, every effort to reduce imported petroleum helps reduce the overall fuel cost.
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@automotiveDIY, For a hybrid, I agree with you. For a pure EV, there is no tranny or differential. As for grease requirements, they will continue to be a part of the vehicle maintenance routine. It will be awhile before a substitute for ALL the things for which we use petroleum (grease, plastic parts, tires, meds, etc.) We may not see the end of the use of petroleum in our lifetime, but it IS coming....whether we convert to another source or run out.
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ill stick with a diesel thank you very much.
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@Jaeh1 you still have to change transmission fluid, you still have to change differential fluid, you still have to grease balljoints, tierods, and wheel bearings. and all of that is made from petroleum oils.
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Has anyone done a study to determine what the cost of electricity would be if say 80% of the country used plug electric vehicles?
I am thinking that would require the construction of many more power coal and gas or nuclear power stations which aren't cheap. I could see electricity easily doubling in cost if not more.
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Ahhh gotcha. That makes sense, unfortunately. :( lol
I agree with you, though. I'd be fine with a 2-seater vehicle. I seldom use my backseat anyway.
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Yea, you are right. BUT! on the other hand, if you have ever bought a replacement-battery for your lap top you will understand that the cost for the battery alone will be greater then the cost for the transmission. I just wish that they would do a version where the expensive batteries where changed for cheaper ones. I dont need a backseat. Then normal people could afford it and really make a differance.
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mister mustach you forgot to tell them the price will be to high!
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So the gasoline-powered generator...does that need the application of a transmission? Being simply a "generator" it doesn't seem like it would need one, since it's not really driving the wheels. Right? Or am I way off? I mean, the lack of a transmission alone would knock a couple thousand dollars of the price of car. So will PHEVs be more affordable than regular hybrids too?
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I don't wanna go to a gas station to put anything in the car anymore, rather not fill up at a gas pump at all, if I do want it to last and do it at home, I'd rather not plug in a cord either at home either, plug unplug plug unplug plug unplug over and over and over again.
If it's something the average person can afford and do themselves good.
I'd rather by a new house than pay half the price of a home for a new car when you'll pay thousands in gas and still be paying for the car!!!
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Those savings applied to the cost of the car over say....4 years for me takes the car price down to just $10K out of pocket cost. At current prices and miles driven averaged out over a year, I am spending about $5K per year on gas.
4 x $5,000 = $20,000
$30,000 - $20,000 = $10,000
Actually, the savings is MORE. There won't be anymore oil changes, or tune-ups. Of course EVs will have maintenance needs, but won't come close to that of an ICE vehicle. EVs are more efficient than ICEs.
Jaeh1 3 years ago
Not only can you make more electric than you need to drive a plug-in car, but the money you DON'T spend on gasoline more than pays for your rooftop solar system.
liveoilfree 3 years ago
If a supercapacitor is add to the mix it could hold the charge from regenerative breaking (as at a stop light) then dump it back to the wheels during acceleration saving much wear and tear on the battery pack.
GSpotter63 3 years ago
Exactly right; this is the sort of thing that WE can figure out, but the auto companies seem to ignore. This is the kind of "hybrid" that makes sense; so don't expect GM to do it! GM is destined to fail.
liveoilfree 3 years ago