RE: Viable or impracticable

The EV agenda is a complicated issue; it depends on which side you're on, those who benefit and those who want to be trendy or the average driver. In recent years, manufacturers have made some progress, but it's not enough to say that EVs are the future, as you've clearly exemplified. I still have reservations about this technology; I think it still has a long way to go to meet the marketing campaigns we see today.

In my country, something curious is happening: electric vehicles aren't very popular yet, except for small ones like tricycles and motorcycles. But when the owner needs more range, they either add makeshift batteries (which often fail dramatically) or install a small combustion engine for more range, turning them from electric to hybrid.

Moreover, with blackouts of up to 8 hours in many cities, it's almost impossible to consider buying an electric car, not to mention the prices. It's madness, really. I believe there are a thousand ways to contribute to the environment that aren't this; EVs still have a lot to develop.

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galenkp 10 months ago

I think the concept is sound but it has a long way to go and I do not think there's as much of an environmental benefit as there's purported to be. It's also not viable in countries like your own and others where infrastructure is almost non-existent. That's probably part of the problem, it's not universal so those countries with it sort of bear the brunt of the cost and that cost is high. I'm no expert though.

I think there's a lot of smoke and mirrors and the full picture is not being given as often happens in situations like this...and billionaires become trillionaires.

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