ICE v Electric: Cost and Emissions

I wonder what EVs will be collectable. I'm also curious if the batteries will withstand storage. I mean, we read about barn finds that have been in storage for 20, 30, 40, and 50+ years. They drag them out, tinker around with them for however long, then they fire up. Will a battery, not being in use, still work after all that time?
 
Campgottagopee said:
Whatcha lookin at?
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Maverick hybrid, Maverick gasser, Ranger.

I drove both Mavs but not the Ranger. I drove both on the same loop (suburbs), got 21 mpg in the gasser and 33 in the hybrid. (On the 21-mile drive to the dealer, in the CRV, also suburbs I got 52.)

The Mav ICE was odd to me. The gas motor was smoother than the hybrid, but the transmission was bizarre. It's an 10 speed auto, and the shifting was odd. Up and down several times as I was cruising at a steady 40 mph.

I bought the hybrid. Oddly, it's only 3k more than the ICE.

Tjf1967 said:
disappointment
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I'm already there. I never been less excited about a new car. It rides like a roller skate. Bed is too small to fit skis without going diagonal. Motor is uninspiring compared to a Honda. Safety features that are standard on a Honda (like lane change light) were extra.

Maybe I could do without a truck for a few more years, but I went for it. I waited as long as I could for the Toyota Stout, but it's still no where in sight. Also I have to wait ~12 weeks for delivery. If you want white you can get anything, immediately. Maybe I'm a wuss but I don't like white cars. (The wait also diminishes the value for me, with moving coming up, I could use a truck now.)

I probably trade it for the Stout when it is in it's second model year.
 
Harvey said:
I'm already there. I never been less excited about a new car. It rides like a roller skate. Bed is too small to fit skis without going diagonal. Motor is uninspiring compared to a Honda. Safety features that are standard on a Honda (like lane change light) were extra
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Ugh. Sorry to hear this.

I wish you drove the Ranger
 
I kind of felt like if I went to the ranger size I'd rather look at a Tacoma.

Everyday I need a truck. I'm riding on a mountain bike with two bald tires because I'm too lazy to throw this thing in the back of the CRV if I had a truck I would be on my way over there right now to get it done

The Ford is a great idea but it's a Ford not a Honda plus and minus
 
Harvey said:
I kind of felt like if I went to the ranger size I'd rather look at a Tacoma.

Everyday I need a truck. I'm riding on a mountain bike with two bald tires because I'm too lazy to throw this thing in the back of the CRV if I had a truck I would be on my way over there right now to get it done

The Ford is a great idea but it's a Ford not a Honda plus and minus
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Your still going to need a rack. But it will be good for dump runs
 
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