For most US drivers, EVs offer emissions benefits and cost savings
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In most U.S. zip codes, electric vehicles are cost-competitive with their gas-powered counterparts, according to a new study. And regarding emissions benefits of EVs, individual driving patterns matter as much as regional factors like the local electricity mix.
  • Jason2357@lemmy.caEnglish
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    19 days ago

    Yes, tires are the only consumable that is worse. Especially since it’s hard to turn off the lizard brain and /not/ use the extra torque. Brakes basically rust off them with disuse and then there’s wiper fluid. They really should have old-school drum brakes.

      • Jason2357@lemmy.caEnglish
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        17 days ago

        A) it’s the secondary braking system to ever better regen braking systems that are taking most of the energy, and b) my camper trailer weighs about that and can not only stop its self, but can drag the truck to a stop too.

        Edit, to clarify, disk brakes were not invented for increased power but better heat dissipation - which isn’t an issue on an EV.