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Originally Posted by acottawa
The technology is viable (assuming cost is no object) in very limited applications (urban areas, limited use) but they make no sense for people who want to drive long distances, people who drive a lot (uber, contractors) or people who drive beyond their supply lines. I can't see it being more than a niche market for a long time unless there is a major breakthrough in battery technology.
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I totally agree with you. Electric cars have been around since the early days of automobiles, yet their major weakness, battery storage has not been solved. These cars do not have the range and recharging is too slow, so it will remain a niche market. I cannot afford to have two vehicles, one for city use, and another to allow me to travel further. I think this applies to most people. And like most batteries, they have a finite life. Do these become throw away cars because of the high cost of replacing the batteries?
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