ICE v Electric: Cost and Emissions

[DomB]

Accurate to say you are saving roughly 1000 per 10,000 on energy?

Somewhat accurate. Compared to average ICE, about right.

Compared to similar sized SUV, saving about 1,700. (1,000 / .38 = 2691).

 

[Harvey]

Compared to similar sized SUV, saving about 1,700. (1,000 / .38 = 2691).

That's what I meant, compared to a similar sized ICE.

 

[Harvey]

I saw a Ford Maverick in the flesh last night for the first time. I got fairly close, but there was a guy in it, so I didn't get that close.

I liked it. I realize it's not really a truck, but a car in a truck-style body. I think that is what I want, really. (Or really a Toyota or Honda version of the maverick).

Unfortunately with the Maverick you choose between AWD and hybrid, you can't have both. I would choose AWD, I feel like that is required.

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In other news, this EV is small and not too expensive:

https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/ex30-electric/

 

[Ripitz]

I liked it. I realize it's not really a truck, but a car in a truck-style body. I think that is what I want, really. (Or really a Toyota or Honda version of the maverick).

Toyota EPU is a Maverick-sized electric pickup we really want - Autoblog

Toyota EPU electric pickup truck concept revealed ahead of Tokyo Show. It's the size of a Ford Maverick.

www.autoblog.com

 

[Harvey]

I think the Stout (Toyota small pick up AWD and/or hybrid) is closer to production.

I don't think I am ready for an EV truck. Maybe by the time the EPU is ready I will be too.

That is just a drawing but that bed looks even smaller then a Maverick.

FOR ME the reason to take the MPG hit of a truck is the bed. The question is how small can you go and have it be useful. Does an MTB easily fit?

 

[jasonwx]

I think the Stout (Toyota small pick up AWD and/or hybrid) is closer to production.

I don't think I am ready for an EV truck. Maybe by the time the EPU is ready I will be too.

That is just a drawing but that bed looks even smaller then a Maverick.

FOR ME the reason to take the MPG hit of a truck is the bed. The question is how small can you go and have it be useful. Does an MTB easily fit?

I saw this truck is being made in Thailand. It's very small and cheap. Aside from telsa , i think the ev market is about to crash..No body wants these in the US. Any time the government mandates something it backfires...

 

[Campgottagopee]

i think the ev market is about to crash..No body wants these in the US. Any time the government mandates something it backfires...

100% agree!

This EV market is about to get wildly insane here in the US. We've been talking about this for quite sometime. It's all a bunch of government propaganda, imo.

 

[gorgonzola]

Does an MTB easily fit?

Doubtful without taking the front wheel off or getting a tailgate pad. I had a rental taco over the summer and had to take off the front wheel. If youre not towing youre gonna want a nice hitch mount rack. While the mini trucks like the maverick and santa cruz have a cute/cool factor they seem way less practical than a comparable suv to me me, rather have my shit dry and secure.

 

[Brownski]

The question is how small can you go and have it be useful.

That’s definitely the question

 

[Brownski]

Does an MTB easily fit?

New requirement I think. You’re back to a 6 foot bed now