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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Georgina Rudkus, Jul 22, 2024 at 11:28 AM.

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  1. Georgina Rudkus

    Georgina Rudkus Senior Member

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    Not an EV hater. Neither of you live in an apartment or where EV chargers are few.

    Just not developed mature enough or suite my current needs.

    I do agree that EV's are the future.

    The energy needed for and the damage to the environment to source the material to make the batteries offsets the saving to the environment.

    Currently the best option are hybrids, which Toyota agrees.
     
    #21 Georgina Rudkus, Jul 26, 2024 at 6:46 PM
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    Looking forward to debunking any obscure source that might be linked to. Sounds more like a Sudbury mine fallacy that the nay sayers tried to use against the Prius a couple/few prius generations ago.
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    You say this, but then you follow it up with misinformation such as:
    That is why people tend to categorize you as an EV hater.

    If you actual show how you come to these conclusions that would go a long way towards dismissing that belief.
    When you ignore requests for references or your line of reasoning, it reinforces the belief that you are biased against EVs.
     
    #23 Zythryn, Jul 26, 2024 at 7:25 PM
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    Just wait 10 years from now when you internet connected BEV will not be supported by the manufacturer and you are in need of a new $15,000 plus HV battery.

    You have the proverbial BRICK.

    Remember when 3G was abandoned?

    BMW is already charging monthly to activate accessories like heated seats.     The already installed "brick," if you don't pay.

    Microsoft says that they will no longer support Windows 10.

    I'm glad that I switched to a Goggle Chromebook three years plus, ago, for use on line.

    It's coming; Tesla will eventually charge for over the updates beyond the warranty period or you don't drive.
     
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    Screenshot_2024-07-27-07-50-44-86_40deb401b9ffe8e1df2f1cc5ba480b12.jpg
     
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    So rather than answering questions asked of you, you start throwing out lots of loosely related ideas, some of which are irrelevant or just false.

    BMW did try the idea of a subscription fee for heated rear seats. Some liked the idea, most didn't. They got a ton of blowback over it and so canceled the subscription plan almost a year ago.

    As for
    , where do you come up with this stuff?

    Sounds like something an EV hater would say.
    Any idea as to when "eventually" is?
     
    #26 Zythryn, Jul 27, 2024 at 11:10 AM
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    Yes, absolutely. But I won't participate.

    I learned my lesson from all the obsolete electronic devices and PC's I still have around that I wasted my hard earned money on.

    Can't imagine anyone able to restore a barn find 50 year old Tesla.
     
    #27 Georgina Rudkus, Jul 27, 2024 at 11:12 AM
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    I am waiting for the totally functional BEV that requires absolutely no over the air internet connection.

    Does anyone here own a Fisker Ocean?

    For those who own the car, the sky has fallen.
     
    #28 Georgina Rudkus, Jul 27, 2024 at 11:15 AM
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    Like every company & product before them - that was poorly designed - along with badly mismanaged leadership - it sent them into bankruptcy & liquidation this year. GM too,went bankrupt for the same reasons - but had the where-with-all to change their course. But please don't let that stop you .... feel free to deflect again.
     
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    fortunately, most people don't drive barn finds. there are many happy bev drivers, just like phev, hev, gas and diesel.
    modern cars are modern cars, regardless of fuel. i got free maps in 3 prius and 5 camry's. now, toyota makes you pay a subscription
     
    #30 bisco, Jul 27, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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    Where do you come up with this?
     
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