Battery technology is evolving. So not as much lithium might be needed in the future, but it is a difficult development process to replace it.
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Electric Cars in the DR
It may not be needed as Toyota, which has itself been late to the EV party, has developed a solid state battery which, for lots of reasons, would be a huge step forward;Yep, I saw that as well.
Lithium discovery in US volcano could be biggest deposit ever found
Find could point to new ways to prospect for material in high demand for batteries.www.chemistryworld.com
Toyota’s newest breakthrough could be the ‘kiss of death’ for gas-powered cars — and could hit the market as early as 2027
The breakthrough occurred on two fronts.
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Playacaribe2
'I can’t wait to sell my EV…it's a joke and I’m going back to petrol'
n a TikTok video, Ben described his experience after responding to a clip of Ranvir Singh, a presenter on Good Morning Britain, who said that owning an electric can sometimes be a “total nightmare.”Ben said he is selling his electric car as he said the battery life can drain quickly and he can also drive his car less than an hour before he needs to consider getting it charged again.
He said: “They say the range is like 250 miles but it isn't. The second you go on a motorway it just disappears within seconds and if you turn the heater on it drains the battery".
Ben added that he is “constantly” having to find somewhere to charge his car. He said: “Just today I’ve been driving around, I’ve went to five different charging spaces!”
'I can’t wait to sell my EV…it's a joke and I’m going back to petrol'
An electric car owner has confessed he is switching back to a patrol car after admitting there are certain issues he did not consider before making his purchase.
www.express.co.uk
The chairman of Ford motors just admitted on a TV interview that EV's were for wealthy people who had short commutes.
And so it goes.
And so it goes.
While it bears repeating that the average daily automotive miles driven is 37 per day, Ford makes nothing affordable to address the issue. Both the Mach-e and Lightning are not built for the average commuter...........not in functionality or in price.
Ford is losing billions in the EV space................because they do not make any EV's that have range, appeal and price point. EV profitability is a long way into the future for them.
There are only a couple handfuls of Mach-e's in the DR.
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Playacaribe2
3 Reasons There’s Something Sinister With the Big Push for Electric Vehicles
They’re trying to manufacture your consent for a scam of almost unimaginable proportions.
internationalman.com
Alexander
All three are true.3 Reasons There’s Something Sinister With the Big Push for Electric Vehicles
They’re trying to manufacture your consent for a scam of almost unimaginable proportions.
Alexander
As to number 1, the environmental gain from EV's is really only from tailpipe emissions.
The other issue is that is claims 2 and 3 are/were also valid for ice vehicles.
The handwriting is on the wall...........whether you choose to accept it..........is another matter.
IEA Claims Global Oil Demand Will Peak Before 2030 | OilPrice.com
The head of the International Energy Agency has said that demand for oil, natural gas, and coal will soon peak, even without new climate policies.
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The DR is a leader in the Caribbean in the area of EV adoption...............and that along with their re-newables push for electricity will likely keep them in the lead for some time to come. True, the transition will be slow with fits and starts, but I have seen enough evidence that, at least this government, is serious about the issue.
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Playacaribe2
That is because a) they are built cheaply (as in quality) and b) they are priced cheap (most Chinese automakers are SOE's i.e., state owned enterprises) and heavily subsidized in a quest for market share worldwide.
Once they have 3-5 years of actual performance in the DR, they then can be evaluated with/against their peers.
In the mean time, stick with the EV's of brands better known for their quality.
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Playacaribe2
So you buy an expensive EV and you need to drive from Punta Cana to Santiago. A trip many take all the time. You can look it up is 354.7KM or 220 miles. Do you make it? Who knows. Can you stop and charge it on the way for an hour or so? Who knows. There are no 20 minute charge stations in the DR. Sound good to you? Not me.....................
actually the Tesla I rented all you had to do was touch the map and it'll show you where all the charging stations were but that was the United States here Russian Roulette cuz who knows if they're working who knows the neighborhood you're going into that's why I'm against electric vehicles here...also I would love to see what happens here when the battery catches on fire and they try to put it out it's almost impossible to put a lithium battery out
Correct. Tesla provides software that tells you where chargers are located.
But for those without a Tesla in the DR;
There are literally hundreds across the Island.
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Playacaribe2
I did not know that . that's good . I loved driving my tesla in the states ..
my next question is when EC brakes down here who is qualify to fix them I just think the parts have to be super tough to get here
I have no experience with Tesla on the Island, but have brought in 30 Nissan Leaf's. Nissan has a presence on the Island for sales/service.
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Playacaribe2
A presence on the island doesn't help the poor fool very much in Nagua who needs service on his imported used Leaf.
I predict rollback wreckers will be making some long hauls on EV breakdowns
The described problem opens a business opportunity for paradas in the middle of nowhere.
Look how they charge in the desserts of Australia: diesel generators.
Good business in combination with a parada, maybe add a cabana too (with plugs in each room).
Alexander
What service are you asking about?
1 Engine Oil/filter changes/service;
2 Transmission oil changes/service;
3. Radiator fluids changes/service;
4. Fuel injector service;
5. Exhaust system changes/service;
6. Starter changes/service;
7. Alternator changes/service;
8. Water pump changes/service;
9. Timing belt/chain service/changes;
10. Rear axle drive line changes/service.......................
The list goes on.....................
As to EV's, yes you need to replace the windshield wipers/fluid and change the cabin air filters, replace worn tires and brakes, recharge the AC, but that can be done by most mechanics in the DR.
Batteries will need service or replacement every ten years or so.....................and that is the only issue I can foresee outside the experience of most DR mechanics. But again that is usually once every ten years.
While not maintenance free, they are very low maintenance as compared to their ice counterparts.
All 30 of the used Nissan Leaf EV's I brought in for clients over the last two years are still operating and none have needed a tow. They operate daily along the east coast from La Romana to the Punta Cana area.
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So we have a poster who does NOT even live and drive in the DR telling us how great EV's are for the Dominican Republic I guess he has not had to deal with normal car problems here. Mechanics that can't fix your problem, parts you cannot get, ridiculous pricing, "ready Manana" that never comes, etc.
With EV's you can times all the problems by 10 or more. Not to mention the charging stations merry go round. You would have to be a total moron to get anywhere near these cars...............
With EV's you can times all the problems by 10 or more. Not to mention the charging stations merry go round. You would have to be a total moron to get anywhere near these cars...............