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 8 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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