I think it’s funny how Honda and Toyota have all but ignored production of EV’s. They know it’s not the future.
I think the new S2000 will be a hybrid
Hybrid rech make sense for 90% of cars. Going full EV, like GM is hell bent on doing, does not. Until you add in politics, of course.
I disagree. You’re still on the hook for gas but you also run the risk of battery failure. Worst of both worlds IMO.
If there were mass examples of battery failures in hybrids, I would agree. They're also typically warrantied for 100k or more miles. Hybrid vehicles are a pretty mature technology at this point.
No problem with hybrids if you want to buy one. My problem is the big federal tax credit for plug-in hybrids. If it needs a federal credit, it's an inferior vehicle.
I think it’s funny how Honda and Toyota have all but ignored production of EV’s. They know it’s not the future.
I think the new S2000 will be a hybrid
Hybrid rech make sense for 90% of cars. Going full EV, like GM is hell bent on doing, does not. Until you add in politics, of course.
I disagree. You’re still on the hook for gas but you also run the risk of battery failure. Worst of both worlds IMO.
If there were mass examples of battery failures in hybrids, I would agree. They're also typically warrantied for 100k or more miles. Hybrid vehicles are a pretty mature technology at this point.
Fair enough I guess. Still don’t want it on a 2 seater sports car due to the added weight. I’ll have a Supra.
I think it’s funny how Honda and Toyota have all but ignored production of EV’s. They know it’s not the future.
I think the new S2000 will be a hybrid
Hybrid rech make sense for 90% of cars. Going full EV, like GM is hell bent on doing, does not. Until you add in politics, of course.
I disagree. You’re still on the hook for gas but you also run the risk of battery failure. Worst of both worlds IMO.
If there were mass examples of battery failures in hybrids, I would agree. They're also typically warrantied for 100k or more miles. Hybrid vehicles are a pretty mature technology at this point.
Fair enough I guess. Still don’t want it on a 2 seater sports car due to the added weight. I’ll have a Supra.
There are definitely cars that the tech needs to stay out of. The 10% would be sports cars / muscle cars.
I think it’s funny how Honda and Toyota have all but ignored production of EV’s. They know it’s not the future.
I think the new S2000 will be a hybrid
Hybrid rech make sense for 90% of cars. Going full EV, like GM is hell bent on doing, does not. Until you add in politics, of course.
I disagree. You’re still on the hook for gas but you also run the risk of battery failure. Worst of both worlds IMO.
Those batteries are about $8,000. I looked at some Priuses, but if the battery isn't very new, no way in hell.
So not as bad as a Tesla, but still pretty pricey. That’s about what I would have guessed.
On the other hand, there are hybrid supercars and if someone can afford it those are pretty cool. I think it was Koenigsegg that has one with a regular motor and then 4 individual electric motors that provide power to each wheel individually. The electric motors adjust the wheel spin using the computer to provide optimal grip on a race track, and that’s cool as hell.
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On the other hand, there are hybrid supercars and if someone can afford it those are pretty cool. I think it was Koenigsegg that has one with a regular motor and then 4 individual electric motors that provide power to each wheel individually. The electric motors adjust the wheel spin using the computer to provide optimal grip on a race track, and that’s cool as hell.
All good with me but they get banned in 2033 too