Andres125sx wrote: ↑31 Jul 2017, 17:42
Chene_Mostert wrote: ↑31 Jul 2017, 16:49
IC will continue well into the future, What more does electric have to offer?
1- A flat torque curve wich ICEs will never match
2- Mechanical simplicity wich means much extended inspection services and reliability wich simply can´t be compared
3- Much much much higher lifespan. Electric motors don´t suffer any wear, replace the battery (wich will be a lot more affordable in a near future), and motor bearings as much (wich is fairly easy and shouldn´t be necessary) and you get a brand new power unit performing exactly as new
4- Better weight distribution so better handling
5- It´s possible to install some renewable energies at home (solar panels, wind turbines for particulars...) and become self-sufficient. Then you can laugh at home while watching petrol prices going higher and higher
And take into account I´ve only talked about user advantages, didn´t even mention anything about emissions
Point 1 I agree with.
point 2 I will contest (never had mechanical failure on car) and add electronic reliability concerns ( got delayed once and stranded once due to electronic problems).
Point 3 I have never had to sell a car due to high wear on engine, only a need for change, so I question that advantage.
Point 4. Perfect weight distribution is not limited to Electric only.
Point 5 I do agree with, but how many liters do you need to save to offset cost?
Emissions, we need to look at the entire energy cycle to establish really how green we are, not just the political propaganda we are being fed.
Once these Electrics become the norm, I will most certainly give it a go, But being forced into having to make only one decision I find very uncomfortable, rather they should let the advantages "speak for it self"