6 days ago - ever, this logic has raised eyebrows, particularly among EV owners, whose cars are often significantly heavier than traditional gas or diesel vehicles.
For example, the Tesla Model Y, the U.K.'s best-selling electric car, tips the scales at a hefty 2,000 kilograms (4,410 pounds). This is more than double the weight of the Volkswagen Golf, the country's most popular non-electric hatchback, which weighs just 1,255 kg (2,767 lbs).
The power unit alone in ...
13 days ago - everyday citizens.
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to reverse this mandate, calling it “insane” and pledging to restore freedom of choice for American consumers. However, the legal battle ahead will be fierce. California’s waiver, rooted in the 1970 Clean Air Act, has a long history of withstanding challenges. Even if Trump succeeds in revoking the waiver, the damage may already be done. Automakers, fearing penalties and eager ...
24 days ago -
The recent collapse of Hertz’s electric vehicle (EV) strategy is more than just a corporate misstep – it’s a glaring indictment of the so-called “green revolution” and the globalist agenda pushing it. Hertz, once hailed as a pioneer for its ambitious plan to electrify its rental fleet, is now desperately offloading Teslas at fire-sale prices, with some 2023 Model 3s going for under $18,000. This isn’t just a business failure; it’s a cautionary ...
21 days ago - ever, the CSRI report highlights the threat posed by China's massive low-cost EV production, which is currently bolstered by government subsidies allowing the country to produce five to 10 million vehicles annually.
In just a few years, Chinese EVs have grown their market share in the U.K. from two percent in 2019 to 33.4 percent in the first half of 2023. The report warns that without protective measures, the U.K. risks becoming a dumping ground for ...
October 11, 2024 -
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reported in a press conference that state officials have seen 16 fires so far from EVs in the Tampa Bay area alone, including Pinellas County. (Related: Florida drivers STRANDED on highways as Hurricane Milton hits: "This storm is breaking cars down.")
"One of the threats that we're very concerned with is lithium-ion battery technology – that's EVs, golf carts and scooters. These devices do not mix well with salt water," ...
August 12, 2024 - evealed that the declining demand for EVs is affecting the business outlook for other major German automakers, including Mercedes-Benz Group AG and BMW AG.
The downturn is not limited to Germany. Sweden saw a 15 percent drop in new electric car registrations in July compared to the same month last year, while Switzerland experienced a 19 percent decrease.
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August 05, 2024 -
Mercedes lost a ton of cash, around 21 percent of its profit stream, following the introduction of a new EV fleet that it hoped would appeal to consumers. It turns out that people are done trying to make EVs work for their needs the same way as gas- and diesel-powered vehicles, not to mention the high costs involved with "going green."
Porsche is likewise missing sales targets as is Ford, which reportedly loses about $50,000 for every EV ...
July 12, 2024 - even nuclear energy. It also requires massive construction of electric infrastructure, from transmission lines to transformers to in-home charging stations accompanied by larger electric fuse boxes.
One might see all this as a great booster of the economy. One problem with this is that the U.S. is projected to have a shortfall of 550,000 electricians by 2027. Who will do all this work? Another problem is that most “studies” of the impact of electrifying the vehicle ...
June 20, 2024 -
Earlier this year, the company's founder, automotive designer Henrik Fisker, already expressed his doubts about the company's ability to remain in business. The company's failure to secure a crucial investment from Japanese automobile giant Nissan led to a significant $350 million funding shortfall from another unnamed investor. This financial blow forced Fisker to scale back its operations and explore alternative options, like ramping up the production of its Ocean SUVs.
However, ...
May 31, 2024 -
The Telegraph expounded on this in a May 25 report, warning that EV buyers "should be aware of the 'astronomical' costs required to regularly replace short-lived tires." It cited several EV owners in the United Kingdom who experienced this first hand.
Jim Bassett, 80, is a proud owner of a Volkswagen ID.3, which had a mileage of 7,500 miles. But to this surprise, he was quoted more than £300 ($382.29) to replace his EV's rear tires. He ...
April 03, 2024 - evealing that replacing EV tires is similar to getting an oil change – that is how often it has to be done.
Last August, another study revealed that Rivian's R1T EVs need new rubber after just 6,000 miles, further proving the oil change frequency point.
On top of all this, EV tires are much more expensive than internal combustion engine vehicle tires due to their excess weight. This means that not only will EV owners ...
March 19, 2024 -
For years, automakers had been riding high on optimistic sales projections and ambitious targets for EV growth. From legacy giants like Ford Motor Company and General Motors to luxury marques such as Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar Land Rover and even tech-forward newcomers like Tesla, the focus has been squarely on electrification as the future of mobility.
Initially, auto companies that make EVs like Tesla, Ford, GM and Volkswagen had ambitious plans ...
January 10, 2024 - even if you are a passenger and were never asked, your data won't be spared.
"So if you want to have a private discussion about your political views, your children, your religion, troubles at work, intellectual property, discoveries, information that might affect stock prices, your thoughts on immigration, corruption, mention any medical issues you have, or affairs anyone you know has had, don't do it in an electric car," Nova said in the article, adding ...
December 11, 2023 - even in a minor accident, insurance companies junk the entire car because its battery has to be tossed.
ELECTRIC CAR SCAM: Europeans could be paying $270 to charge their electric cars by early 2023 as electricity rates explode.
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December 08, 2023 -
Plug-in hybrids fared even worse, registering 146 percent more problems than vehicles with traditional internal combustion engines.
According to Consumer Reports, the least reliable type of vehicle overall was electric pickup trucks.
They reached this conclusion based on a survey they conducted among members about issues they have had with their vehicles during the past year. Data from more than 330,000 vehicles with model years from 2000 onward was ...
November 08, 2023 -
Jonathan Hewett, CEO of the motor insurer-funded automotive research firm Thatcham Research, issued this warning. According to him, the lack of "insight and understanding" about the cost of repairing damaged EV batteries leads to increased insurance premiums. In some cases, it has even led insurance providers to refuse whole vehicle coverage for EVs.
While EV owners are burdened with insurance costs, with some quotes exceeding £100 ...
September 06, 2023 - eve they could get going again in only 30-45 minutes or so. But that is only possible by visiting so-called 'fast' chargers, which are not at home."
So now, the initial surge in demand for EVs, primarily driven by early adopters willing to embrace the technology and the lifestyle changes it entails, seems to have subsided after realizing the harsh economic lesson. Thus, the continuous increase in EV production is not sustainable....
August 04, 2023 -
General Motors (GM) is reportedly struggling with costs as it feverishly works to unleash more EVs while still maintaining some kind of profit.
According to reports, GM's adjusted pre-tax profit and margins in its key North American market fell from the first quarter despite an increase in revenue and per-vehicle transaction prices, resulting in shares declining by 1.7 percent in early trading.
GM's promise to shareholders and customers ...
June 29, 2023 - eves the business that the Endurance could bring could prove attractive to another automaker looking for a fast entry into the EV market at a time when federal policies are providing more incentives for more EV manufacturing.Human knowledge is under attack! Governments and powerful corporations are using censorship to wipe out humanity's knowledge base about nutrition, herbs, self-reliance, natural immunity, food production, preparedness and much more....
April 27, 2023 - eveal the obscene amount of oil – yes, petroleum – it also takes to produce that same 1,000-pound battery for an EV.
"It takes 100 to 300 barrels of oil to manufacture a battery that can hold one barrel of oil equivalent of energy," he stated – watch the video below from the Manhattan Institute to learn more:
It takes 500,000 lbs of materials to produce one 1,000 lb electric car battery.
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