22-01-2024, 09:35 AM
EVs aren't the panacea that many believe. They still contain significant amounts of oil within them. They require significant amounts of mining and manufacturing all which still uses oil. In the large majority of countries they will be charged using oil, gas or coal (we are lucky in this regard that so much of our power comes from renewable sources).
Hydrogen isn't the answer either until they can find a way to create Hydrogen in a mass way without using large amounts of electricity (more energy than can be released by the hydrogen). Storage of Hydrogen is a major issue - you think LPG is dangerous? The only good thing is that unlike LPG which is heavier than air Hydrogen is lighter so should dissipate quickly of there was a leak.
EVs have their place. As round town and short trip cars they are perfect. Long distance their benefits begin to diminish.
Just watched a video where they took 2 cars '- both BMW 7 series- 1 ICE (petrol) and 1 EV and drove from Melbourne to Sydney. The ICE car made the entire trip on 1 tank. The EV required 2 stops and around 2 hours of charging. The cost? The ICE cheaper by $17.
Hydrogen isn't the answer either until they can find a way to create Hydrogen in a mass way without using large amounts of electricity (more energy than can be released by the hydrogen). Storage of Hydrogen is a major issue - you think LPG is dangerous? The only good thing is that unlike LPG which is heavier than air Hydrogen is lighter so should dissipate quickly of there was a leak.
EVs have their place. As round town and short trip cars they are perfect. Long distance their benefits begin to diminish.
Just watched a video where they took 2 cars '- both BMW 7 series- 1 ICE (petrol) and 1 EV and drove from Melbourne to Sydney. The ICE car made the entire trip on 1 tank. The EV required 2 stops and around 2 hours of charging. The cost? The ICE cheaper by $17.