Redwurzel
Well-known member
If I bought an electric car I would buy a hybrid, so for long journeys over 200 miles without stopping I could use unleaded.
I favour hydrogen fuel cells in the future as you can fill them like petrol, they are emission free and can use green hydrogen, so don't need as many nuclear/fossil power stations that will be required to some extent for electric cars. Hydrogen does not require home chargers or super chargers on the road. I don't think Fuel Cell engines need rare Earth Metals that are used in Electric Cars and the same for Lithium.
I suspect the free electricity will not be free once electric cars are common and the same for other subsidies they currently receive. The UK Government collect a lot of tax from vehicle fuel where is that going to come from in 10 years time?
I am not totally against electric as overall they will be better for the environment and they are quieter. Telsa seems popular for their extra technology and some call it gimmicks. I don't hear motorists get as excited about other electric brands. Generally electric cars have depreciated more than petrol, because they don't last as long.
I favour hydrogen fuel cells in the future as you can fill them like petrol, they are emission free and can use green hydrogen, so don't need as many nuclear/fossil power stations that will be required to some extent for electric cars. Hydrogen does not require home chargers or super chargers on the road. I don't think Fuel Cell engines need rare Earth Metals that are used in Electric Cars and the same for Lithium.
I suspect the free electricity will not be free once electric cars are common and the same for other subsidies they currently receive. The UK Government collect a lot of tax from vehicle fuel where is that going to come from in 10 years time?
I am not totally against electric as overall they will be better for the environment and they are quieter. Telsa seems popular for their extra technology and some call it gimmicks. I don't hear motorists get as excited about other electric brands. Generally electric cars have depreciated more than petrol, because they don't last as long.