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Originally Posted by Architype
I don't think EVs have proven themselves totally practical or environmentally sustainable just yet, there are too many concerns, range/cost problems, and unanswered questions like the actual carbon footprint. We are still far short of having them as the standard everyman everywhere vehicle, but that's not to say that they won't ever be. ![Fingers crossed](images/smilies/fingerscrossed.gif)
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These issues will be resolved and fast. This is not only an environmental issue but one of global power status. The US will be pushing hard to lead the way so as to not let China essentially have the greatest share of the market. New estimates project that Electric vehicles will account for roughly 52% of the US market by 2030. Canada will be forced to follow suit assuming we don't take a more leading role.
Also as soon as Apples car hits the market interest and demand will skyrocket. Apparently Apples long term goal is to be an automotive and A.I company where in the future people will almost forget they were once a computer and cell phone company.
Inside sources expect the release date sometime in 2027 or early 2028. It's been delayed by 2 years. Plans are for a fully automated AI vehicle for highways, with manual operation on urban roads.
This info is from a bunch of sources i've been researching while investing.
Also a side note, not sure if any of you have seen that ridiculous ad by Samsung of a family hoping in their A.I car to go visit Gramma and they go into a tunnel, temporarily lose connection and the dad swerves to avoid bats. They make it safely to Gramma after some moves to avoid large chunks of hail as well.
So ya, Samsung is also developing it's own car.
The Electric car wave will hit fast and soon. And it's based on much more then just one thing like the environment or global influence, it's just as much about greed.
If people are looking to invest, I would suggest yanking most of you funds out of fossil fuels and parking them in companies that will be making the batteries needed, companies that will recycle the batteries, and companies mining the minerals for them.
Combustion engines days are numbered, as the main way we power our vehicles.