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You're not wrong. But batteries still suck :giggle:

You misunderstand, I was quoting a "Norm-ism".

Remember, "new" doesn't always mean "new and improved".

Modern PV panels are really strong. Plus, most HOI covers hail damage, I know mine does. Car windshields get broken by severe hail because they are actually designed to break (into "safe" pieces) in the event of an accident. It's a dramatic way to show hail damage, but doesn't apply to the...

And they look pretty sharp too, which is even more important :cwl:

Yup, passed up on a house partially because we didn't want someone else's leased equipment.

Exactly why I said you need to/be allowed to install an off-grid system. Otherwise there isn't any point at all.

And yet they seem to love hydro, which has an enormous environmental impact :facepalm: But, two new units SHOULD go online this year and next: https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/nuclear/us-nuclear-industry.php

Of course. And high voltage at that. 😁 But we use it for vacuum cleaners and laptops, not for cars. What about laptops and vacuum cleaners FOR cars?

Wait, Romania has electricity :giggle:

Ever get bitten by a big capacitor, or a multi-kilivolt flyback transformer? 2/10, would not recommend.

I think the general issue is that people are dumb, and can't be trusted with a 5v phone charger.

Forget about the ticks, rattles, and creaks, the 2035 Mustang is gonna have the Coil Whine.

Agreed, but in some states the regulations are just plain stupid. In NY, your solar is attached to the grid sure. But if power goes out, your power goes out as well. Because they make you tie it to the grid. Net metering only works in favor of the power company. Off-grid installs are the...

Like I said before the "diligent commuter" usage case. I could also see a scenario where you actually CAN'T recharge from home. Imagine a 70's style gas shortage, except for electricity. Sorry, you can only draw from the grid on Tuesdays. If we don't beef up our grid capacity (especially at...

Assuming you always find a supercharger, and assuming no on is using it. At most an ICE vehicle is at the pump a few minutes. There are also enough stations around that if one is busy, you can just go to the next one (which might even be across the street in some areas). The same can't be...

Just time the gas part. As you said, the card transaction part will be a wash.

I have the NFC chip in my card. It read faster than you can say "blee-bloop". Any station I go to fills a gallon in about 10 seconds. Yes, I do a quick count while I'm at the pump because I'm obsessive. I don't let the car below half a tank unless I'm going long distance on a highway. 8...

I was more saying that not all Mustang EV models will be in the $70-100k price range. And with advancing technology, a future EV won't need 900 HP to beat out an equivalent 900 HP ICE car. It all comes down to the batteries, as always. Get them lighter, faster charging, AND not degrade over...