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Volkwagen ramps EV production back up in Germany after demand lull Regional German newspaper Sächsische Zeitung reported on Monday, however, that production had resumed at normal levels. Volkswagen is still concerned about demand, and Sächsische Zeitung reported that the company has warned that 2,200 jobs could be cut at Zwickau if demand does not pick up. The news comes a fortnight after it was similarly reported that Volkswagen had scrapped plans for an additional EV factory in Wolfsburg, a decision it blamed on weak demand. https://thedriven.io/2023/10/20/volk...r-demand-lull/ When simple forces like supply and demand have been circumvented by government largess and cafe standards along with ESG financing and carbon emissions regulatory credits one can expect a lot of bad mistakes on the part of manufactures. The news any auto manufacturer dreads is that there is a 100 day supply on dealers lots. As carbon emissions regulatory credits dry up the future of EV production will change from inevitable to realities of capitalism. Last edited by Car-Addicted; 10-20-2023 at 08:00 AM.. |
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Easy fix. Go late night to early morning. That's when the bestasus people are out too. Y'all could all have tea and scrumpets while you charge.
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I'm thinking that 53% is either not employed, have kids or any other responsibilities. The 70% I know are the ones that either Honk their horn or pull out of line when the line at Micky D's takes longer that 5 minutes to get a big Mac.
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The best part of 30 years of shift work was that I never stood in line for anything. I did all my chores in off hours. I simply can't stand lining up.
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On the EV forums the BIG issue is the EV owners who do not understand the maximum charge capacity of their EV is just 150KW and they use the 350KW charger. Oh man, is that some serious breach of charging etiquette.
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Nah. Edit: This is obviously for people who are interested in BEVs which is less than a quarter of the population. Poll is a lie. |
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I went from a F80 to a Model 3 performance. This car is no frills, but it's quick, handles decently, and super reliable. I like waking up each morning with a full "tank of gas". Charging stations waits don't mean anything to me as I only use them when going on a long trip (maybe 3-4 times/year)
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Have it over here in Blighty, standing in EV charge line there's always a smart az that pushes in and before you know it there a punch and judy show.. welcome to EV charging.
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Charging stations are for people who travel. A person who buys an ev but can’t charge at home then complains about it is not the fault of the car, but the fault of the buyer. I wake up with a full charge everyday and I have level 1 at home. People think you can just dump an assload of energy into a battery so it can be charged in 3 minutes is laughable. Let me know if you can fully charge your phone from 10-100% in 5 minutes. And that’s a tiny ass battery. Some people will never understand this. But they will soon when govt forces it on us lmaooooo
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The difference with a phone is you can still use the phone when it is plugged in and charging; it's not a transportation device.
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Their intention was to give people that, “on the move (lmao)”, feeling similar to what a gas station gives you. You can’t fill your car with gas at home. If you don’t have private charging and you buy an ev, then complain about charging isn’t the fault of the car. It just means YOU weren’t ready to get an ev. People who have level 1 at home do just fine.
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The fact that you find pleasure in a fascist government forcing people to adopt a technology they don't want for a cause they don't believe in doesn't speak well for you. Maybe China would be more to your liking?
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"Purchasing a 275-gallon gasoline tank can set you back quite a bit, costing you anywhere from 800-1,400 dollars. Alternatively, there are options for renting that require a small fee only once a quarter. Other than the large upfront cast, there is one significant difference between renting and purchasing your tank. When you are buying a tank, that tank is yours and therefore, maintenance, compliance and upkeep are on you. When you rent a tank from a professional that prioritizes safety, like Foster Fuels, they are liable for any compliance issues that may occur. Renting your tank could alleviate liability and give you one less stress point." "Dispensing the gasoline from tank to tank requires a fuel transfer pump. Pumps can range in price from 100-800 dollars. Foster Fuels offers the safest options to ensure a secure transfer. Talk to one of our experts when considering which pump is best for you." $2,400 for a residential gasoline fuel tank in Virginia. About the same price to install a L2 charger at some homes. On my property I could easily add a gasoline storage tank for private refueling. Just for discussion purposes...
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Let me know how that works out for you installing a gas filling station at home
You know, for discussion purposes Fact is, charging stations are for people who travel FIRST, local charging because you don’t have access at home, secondary. The best part of ev is you never even have to go to a charging station unless you’re traveling. And again if you don’t have access at home and you bought an ev, don’t complain about the charging situation. It was your fault you didn’t think it through. I have level 1 at home with like 6 stations within a 2 mile radius. 8-12 stalls per station. And my app tells me how many are being used in real time so I can make the judgment on where I wanna go. But I don’t need to, because I charge every night and wake up to 300miles or range, every morning.
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I actual don’t care what happens post 2030 but we already know what will happen
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They’ll still be a used ice market post 2035 so yeah I’m sure you’ll be driving an ice. Idk about passing me though ev’s are already fast as it is and will only improve in the future.
I heard Tesla is releasing the model 3 ludicrous (not the name plaid since that’s reserved for the model s and x). Imagine a model 3 running 10s beating any of your ice cars lol. That’s probably a sucky feeling.
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