shooterdon
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That is very interesting.
Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2
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That is very interesting.
txdon
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Yep, you are right, not a partial owner only have a vested interest since government money (my tax money) was refunded to the owner as an incentive to buy the EV to push the green agenda.
I still see no death spiral of ICE and very few charging stations for those without garages, which is not recommended in Texas for another reason - see below. The Y might be the best selling car but seldom is the % of current ICE to EVs actually registered mentioned, which in Texas is only 5.56% and Texas has the third highest number of EV registrations as per the US Department of Energy in June 2022.
Special considerations are needed in Texas because of the heat. In central Texas 2022 and 2023 we had over 60 days of 100+ temps which is above the recommended optical temp for longevity and performance.
"Mild temperatures are optimal for EV battery performance and longevity. Li-ion batteries perform best between 60°F/15°C and 95°F/35°C"
"At extreme high temperatures, material degradation takes place, which causes permanent capacity loss. Vehicles that spend an extended amount of time in high temperatures will need battery replacements sooner. Texas’ climate ranges from semi-arid to sub-tropical. The figure below shows the average temperature over the entire year. Typically, most of the state is experiencing weather within the ideal temperature window. However, because Texas can have many days above 95°F, it is recommended to store EVs in shady areas or garages when possible. It is also worth noting that at hot and cold temperature extremes, drivers will be using climate control. The vehicle heating and air conditioning is also powered by the battery on-board, limiting the range for that trip."
Texas Electric Vehicle Trends & Stats
Everything you want to know about owning or buying an EV in Texas
www.recurrentauto.com
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Almost sounds like a warranty disclaimer.
MarkF48
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Interesting link on the Studebaker. I actually learned to drive at 16 on my Mom's 61 Studebaker Lark which was also light blue. She was not a teacher.
Grumpycat
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For batteries and humans.
So clearly Texas is not human habitable.
txdon
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Humans have access to air condition. Most, if not all cars do not have air air-condition garages and most sit uncovered in parking lots during the day. Sitting in a car on a hot Texas day is not recommended.
Texas leads the country in hot car deaths since 1990. Here's your reminder to not leave your kid in the car
The year 2020 was a low for hot car deaths. Now with people returning to work, advocates fear the number will rise this year.
www.kvue.com
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CloverKnollFarms
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Then why are people from California fleeing to TX? 
txdon
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Probably need to relocate the Tesla factory from Austin, Tx to Alaska.
No, Alaska is outside of the temp range.
txdon
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Then why are people from California fleeing to TX?
Taxes and politics I guess.