Hertz plans for EVs to make up 25% of its 500,000 vehicles. MAGA soils diapers.

Thanks for bumping my post to the top, LyinBitch.

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Along with being the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) brand for consumers, new research shows that Tesla is also the most popular brand for U.S. fleets going electric.

According to new data from S&P Global Mobility, Tesla vehicles constituted almost a third of EV fleet purchases over the trailing 13-month period from July 2023, while the Model 3 and Model Y were among the most popular vehicles sold to fleets. These included daily rental, corporate and government fleet purchases, and the Model 3 was the most registered on the list by almost 10,000 units.
As S&P points out, this shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise, with Tesla being the largest producer of EVs today. Still, competition from other companies continues to increase, though deals with rental companies like Hertz have kept Tesla at the forefront of fleet purchases.
In registration data from the group, the top-selling EV models to U.S. fleet companies were the Tesla Model 3 (28,252 units), the Chevy Bolt (19,502) and the Model Y (11,149).
 
Cost of electricity vs. gasoline

A 2018 study by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute found that the average cost to fuel an electric car was $485 a year, compared to $1,117 for a gas-powered vehicle. A 2020 Consumer Reports study similarly showed that EV drivers tend to spend about 60 percent less each year on fuel costs compared to drivers of gas-powered cars.

VolsSuck soils diapers.

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Joe Crapitalist said:
Cost of electricity vs. gasoline

A 2018 study by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute found that the average cost to fuel an electric car was $485 a year, compared to $1,117 for a gas-powered vehicle. A 2020 Consumer Reports study similarly showed that EV drivers tend to spend about 60 percent less each year on fuel costs compared to drivers of gas-powered cars.

VolsSuck soils diapers.

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The average cost of a new electric vehicle (EV) is about $10,000 more than the overall industry average. In 2023, the average cost of a new EV was $53,376, which is about 10% higher than the overall new car market.

So $1,117 - $485 = $632 so you save $632 a year. But you pay $10,000 more to save S643 a year. So it will only take you 15.82 years to recoup your 10K additional investment. So you save $632c a year AFTER 15.82 years...yeah.:hand::laugh:
 
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Now that is funny :laugh:


BTW:
"Yes, you read that right. Speedkore is building a minivan with a 1,514-hp V8. Interestingly, though, Speedkore hasn’t said exactly which wheels the power is sent to. There’s no way the Pacifica Baba Yaga can be front-wheel drive, right? Not with more than 1,500 hp."
 
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It was just a few years ago that EVs were much more expensive than their combustion engine counterparts. However, electric cars are now becoming more popular every year, and you might be starting to wonder how long it takes to charge an electric car and should you consider buying one? The combination of improved battery technology, high-speed charging equipment and economies of scale in manufacturing, and the variety of EV companies have brought us to an inflection point.Here’s why people are joining the EV revolution and ditching their gas-guzzlers. In this article, we’ll highlight why electric cars are better than gas cars and discuss how switching over to energy efficient vehicles can have a positive environmental impact for future generations

Zen-like driving & torque, like you've never experienced.

Perhaps the best selling point of a vehicle with an electric motor is the zen-like experience in the passenger cabin. That’s because electric vehicles are quieter and offer smoother acceleration and deceleration, devoid of the vibrations, gear shifting and sounds of the internal combustion engine. Electric vehicles also have a lower center of gravity, which improves handling, responsiveness and safety.

Electric motors also generate instant linear torque, which cannot be matched by internal combustion engines. For that reason, they can easily outperform any gasoline vehicle.
 
https://www.carparts.com/blog/electric-cars-vs-gas-cars

Electric vehicles (EVs), tend to require less frequent repairs because they have fewer moving parts than gas cars. Fully battery reliant vehicles also don’t need oil changes and other regular maintenance activities linked to gas-powered engines.

An EV's upfront cost may be up to 40% higher than an equivalent gas vehicle model, but it makes up for the difference with hefty ownership savings. According to Consumer Reports, electric car owners can save over $4,700 worth of fuel within the first seven years of ownership. Total ownership savings can range from $6,000 to $10,000 throughout the EV’s lifespan, depending on the make and model of the vehicles being compared.

Electric vehicles are a little more convenient to own. Since they don’t have an engine, you don’t have to put up with scheduling spark plug replacements, timing belt checks, and other scheduled services essential for your engine. You can also charge an EV to full capacity while it’s parked at home overnight to get it running the next day.
 
I honestly don't care whether the ice car survives or is replaced by the ev.

As long as they both have those tall head restraints, they both suck irredeemably.
 
Joe Capitalist said:
Those headrests help prevent whiplash during a rear-end collision.
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Electric cars to prompt more traffic jams, government report warns


Howard Mustoe
Sun, October 29, 2023 at 2:28 PM CDT·2 min read
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The rise of electric cars will cause an increase in traffic jams across the country, new analysis conducted by the Government shows.

The revelation has emerged as part of research into the benefits of EVs, which are set to account for four in every five vehicles sold in the UK by the end of the decade.

A surge in congestion across Britain’s roads will be fuelled by the reduced running cost of EVs, the Department for Transport found, which will lead to drivers covering more miles.

The report, published late last week, estimates that the cost of congestion will be £78bn over the next 50 years – which is higher than previous predictions of £52bn in March.

It also estimates that EVs will soon cost an average of four pence per kilometre to run, compared to almost 10p for cars with combustion engines.
 
Joe Capitalist said:
You want to wear it while driving in your car? How much did your Borsalino fedora cost?
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I have three,
and talking prices is tacky even for the internet!

In any case, I've had them for a long time so they'd cost a lot more now.

Are you never dressed up when you're in an automobile?
Of course there are times when not being able to wear them in a car is a serious inconvenience.
 
NiftyNiblick said:
I have three,
and talking prices is tacky even for the internet!

In any case, I've had them for a long time so they'd cost a lot more now.

Are you never dressed up when you're in an automobile?
Of course there are times when not being able to wear them in a car is a serious inconvenience.
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The only time I dress up is at weddings and funerals. I hate wearing a suit and tie.
I'm just a blue jeans kind of guy.
 
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