The debate on charging is nonsensical. Few people will be able to afford one, certainly not those living in terrace houses. There is not enough lithium/neodymium to go round. Electric cars will remain expensive and unless battery technology can be improved depreciation will remain high.
The age of mass motoring is almost over, only the wealthy will be able to afford a car.
And this is new? This is precisely why self driving vehicles are being made. You just get the next pod which is close to you. The only time you need the long term loan is for holidays. Brian
I must admit that having an electric car - and being able to recharge at home - does look like a fantastic thing during this corona flap.
That said, where would you go ?
Perhaps I should just use gloves when I fill my diesel car up.
Anywhere you want. Just so long as you don't get too close to people.
Andy
And hope the last person to use it didn't spread coronavirus all over the inside.
Or will they be self-disinfecting as well?
Quite possibly, diesel will kill off any coronavirus on the pump. Less sure about the buttons we have to press.
No hire or rental car answers the need to carry a lot of stuff with you at most times, such as the wheelchair and walking aid that are normally in the back of my car. ATM there is also my stock of disinfecting wipes, disposable face masks, protective eyewear, nitrile gloves and hand sprays.
Until something breaks with your electricity supply, and no one to fix it.
Well yes, lots of things are "until".
It's not enough to convert me to the Lord Of EVs though. Just a point that struck me as interesting.
Yes they will use UV light when running empty. Brian
No reason you can?t go out to the coast or somewhere in the countryside, park up, and go for a long walk.
We are planning several trips, maybe some fishing trips, probably in the motorhome- it is self contained, we could even cook a meal somewhere for lunch etc, on board loo.
Caravan sites are still open - some precautions in place but nothing which is a problem. Again, you ( in effect) have your own little pod. In our case, we tow a car, so we can get around and visit safe places / do safe things.
The country isn?t locked down, even if you are vulnerable you can make a judgement if, for example, taking the dog for a walk is safe. Going for a drive and a walk by the sea is no different.
At the last count there were ten people confirmed with the virus here in Cornwall, but apparently a lot of people with holiday homes are coming down here to get away from the virus in their areas, so expect a significant rise in the not-too-distant future. A pity they don't stay at home and keep their bugs with them.
But diesel on your hands is a lot worse than a glove.
The best of ours have no buttons to press. You tell your smartphone which pump you are at, take what fuel you require and the system pays for it automatically with no buttons pressed.
'Almost' as in a good 20 years. A couple of billion cars and everything that goes with them aren't going anywhere soon.
Yet. Italy is.
Until the country is locked down like Italy is.
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What sort of fishing do you do when you do it?
Cheers, T i m
I am sure that in this age of sexual equality men will be allowed ride a broomstick just like my ex mother in law.
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