ICE v Electric: Cost and Emissions

[Ripitz]

Those old green bushes are tough.

If they were yews (evergreen), they are notoriously tenacious.

 

[x10003q]

I Calculated Every Penny for 50,000 Miles, My Tesla Model 3 Costs 15 Cents Per Mile, My Chevy Bolt Costs More, But My Old Toyota Is Still Winning

Think EVs are always cheaper? This deep dive into 50,000 miles of driving reveals the surprising Tesla Model 3 cost per mile and how an old Toyota still comes out on top.

www.torquenews.com

Thanks for posting this. There is a lot of interesting data in the article.

 

[gorgonzola]

I see the state of peeyay is gettin their share of lost gas tax $

 

[MarzNC]

NC started charging $180 per year for EVs and $90 per year for hybrids on Jan. 1, 2024. It was an increase for EVs. The charge was new for hybrids.

 

[Tjf1967]

For About 6 Weeks We Have Been Driving The 2025 Toyota bZ4X, And We Are Paying About 1 Cent Per Mile For The Electricity

The unexpected truth about how one Toyota bZ4X owner is driving for just 1 cent per mile might change everything you think you know about EV costs, especially if you’ve written off this unlikeable SUV too soon.

www-torquenews-com.cdn.ampproject.org

 

[Campgottagopee]

That is proof there is an ass for every seat

 

[Tjf1967]

Gotta get new tires. Almost have 40k on them. Pretty sure I could have gotten 50k if I rotated them properly. I tried rotating the 10k ago but lug nuts are froze on. Oops

 

[Peter Minde]

Let's talk about smoke emissions when a freighter carrying EVs catches fire:

https://gcaptain.com/burning-ship-abandoned-in-pacific-carried-several-chinese-car-brands/

Not the first ship hauling EVs to catch fire.

 

[TheGreatAbyss]

Let's talk about smoke emissions when a freighter carrying EVs catches fire:

https://gcaptain.com/burning-ship-abandoned-in-pacific-carried-several-chinese-car-brands/

Not the first ship hauling EVs to catch fire.

Not Great. Neither is this:

I did enjoy the Mark Wahlberg movie though

 

[tirolski]

This thread debates the pros & cons of vehicles ICE vs electric.
I charged two 40V lithium batteries twice while weedwacking while the weeds were not as tough as they’re gonna get.

It's a nasty job. Woulda been worse if I didn’t have to wait for the batteries to charge & could sit and have cold refreshment. Gas weedwackers are worse.