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Fuck Electric Vehicles, But More Importantly, Fuck Their Sanctimonious Owners.


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2019 May 3, 8:59am   7,127 views  185 comments

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The pathetic appeal to emotions that both EV manufacturers and their owners is starting to get tiring. If you want to drive a vehicle powered by electricity, hydrogen, corn oil, fucking bananas, thats your prerogative. But lets not pretend our vehicle purchases are turning the tide of anything.

Electricity for much of the US and world is powered through coal, its just a switch to another equal pollutant. The batteries and materials used in EVs are full of heavy metals, not to mention that when the batteries in an EV combust they fill the air with pollutants, burning heavy metals that fire departments cant extinguish. Lastly, theres not enough data on current EVs to determine their shelf life, given the materials and amount of electronics, i imagine the shelf life of an EV will be significantly shorter than that of an ICE vehicle.

Given all of that, you will still be subject to the bitching and moaning of bugmen and babies who have never changed their oil in their life. The sheer panic that these people attempt to spread and their ever changing timeline of ecological destruction is obnoxious. These arent folks who attempt to clean up India or China(our leading polluters) but they want to concentrate on stripping you of your ability to choose.

The government is only too happy to comply too. The more that bloodsucking government can entangle themselves in transportation, the more control they have over you and your movement. The government gives companies like Tesla "Credits" that they can sell to ICE manufacturers who dont develop EVs, or dont develop them to the point that the government wants. This allows failing EV companies, like Tesla, to stay afloat even though they cant run a business efficiently. Honestly this type of behavior is more akin to a villain from an Ayn Rand novel, both with the governments overreach and with the behavior of many EV owners in general.



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59   HeadSet   2024 Apr 8, 7:59am  

ForcedTQ says


In order for it to disconnect you from the grid you need an Automatic Transfer Switch.

That is what "disconnects you from the grid when it senses a power line failure" means. I have examined several solar installs and houses with backup natural gas generators, and I have never seen a transfer switch that was not automatic
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ForcedTQ says


Also, most inverters that people have on their houses don’t have “islanding” capabilities

So? You do not need inverter "islanding" if you have a transfer switch. Also, "islanding" is not "the ability to generate the base sine wave of 60hz." Any grid connected inverter must match frequency, phase, and voltage to commercial power. Again, I have seen several "net zero" solar installs, and every one of them had an inverter that put out clean commercial grade power. Even if you are totally off grid with solar and only need house level electricity, you need an inverter that can put out 60Hz, 120v (for home), 3 phase if you are running electronics like computers or modern appliances. Notice that even portable generators from Harbor Freight and Honda have an "inverter style" just to protect whatever sensitive electronics you plug in at the camp site or tailgate party. But if one is totally of grid, a better idea IMO is to stick with DC and use DC appliances that are made for motor homes.
61   DOGEWontAmountToShit   2024 Aug 19, 10:05pm  

But! But Tesla! <- is what our Tesla Fluffers on PatNet will say.

Heading them off at that pass: Fuck Tesla, this is an EV thread, not a Tesla-only thread.

62   WookieMan   2024 Aug 19, 10:38pm  

DemocratsAreTotallyFucked says





This will be annual everywhere and it's low. Just wait EV owners. I wouldn't be shocked to see $500 annual registration fees in some states. Mostly northern states with freeze thaw. Even the sedans are heavy as fuck because of the batteries. Factor in price of any EV for a comparable ICE car and you're in the hole $10k easy out the gate without the higher registration.

EV's are like giving a liberal a gun and they shoot themselves in the foot. Oh well. I'll keep my gas guzzler.
63   Eric Holder   2024 Aug 20, 12:45pm  

DemocratsAreTotallyFucked says


But! But Tesla! <- is what our Tesla Fluffers on PatNet will say.

Heading them off at that pass: Fuck Tesla, this is an EV thread, not a Tesla-only thread.




Eh? Tesla would take about the same (or more, due to bigger battery) to fully charge on a 110V outlet. Not sure what's news here exactly. That woman being a stupid cunt who didn't do her homework before plunking down a chunk of cash?
64   WookieMan   2024 Aug 20, 12:54pm  

Eric Holder says

Eh? Tesla would take about the same (or more, due to bigger battery) to fully charge on a 110V outlet. Not sure what's news here exactly. That woman being a stupid cunt who didn't do her homework before plunking down a chunk of cash?

Yeah, you need at least 220V on a 50amp breaker. The funny part is if you have natural gas, LED lights, efficient appliances, etc. you could power a 1,500 sq. ft. house on that. But that's what you'd need to power a car. Ain't cheap to run that at home either. Looking at $3-5k for electric install on top of overpaying for an EV. Talking a sedan too. CT or a Rivian would be even more. At least $20k in the hole.

How much gas is that? Oil change? All other maintenance is pretty similar. Maybe a starter or muffler. Still way cheaper for an ICE. Better range. Easier fill up.
65   stfu   2024 Aug 20, 3:50pm  

WookieMan says

Looking at $3-5k for electric install on top of overpaying for an EV.


May be $3k for an attached garage where you only have to fish through drywall and 2x4's. 220VAC 50A requires 3x6AWG conductors and a ground wire. If you have a detached garage you'll be running that through Schedule 80/40PVC at 18inch depth or IMT conduit (metal) at 12 inch depth with the appropriate sub panel and isolated grounding rods installed in the out building. Around here you would be looking at $10k for that much work if you hired an electrician.

I'm all on board with EV's as long as we are limiting that to Weed wackers and leaf blowers. I love not having to get an ICE engine running to do a 15 minute job on my yard. As far as driving anywhere past the end of my driveway in a four wheeled version of my Greenworks leaf blower? Naw ... I'm good with my V8 pickup.
66   DOGEWontAmountToShit   2024 Aug 20, 4:28pm  

DemocratsAreTotallyFucked says

But! But Tesla! <- is what our Tesla Fluffers on PatNet will say.

Heading them off at that pass: Fuck Tesla, this is an EV thread, not a Tesla-only thread.


And surprise! Surprise!

Eric Holder says

Tesla would take about the same
67   Ceffer   2024 Aug 27, 3:03pm  

Oh, look, you can buy your own remote controlled personal incinerator, in case you can't make it to the long lines at state sponsored suicide pods. Only problem is, you're not the one with the remote control.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/08/dozens-rivian-evs-go-up-massive-ball-fire/
68   ForcedTQ   2024 Aug 27, 9:15pm  

WookieMan says

Eric Holder says


Eh? Tesla would take about the same (or more, due to bigger battery) to fully charge on a 110V outlet. Not sure what's news here exactly. That woman being a stupid cunt who didn't do her homework before plunking down a chunk of cash?

Yeah, you need at least 220V on a 50amp breaker. The funny part is if you have natural gas, LED lights, efficient appliances, etc. you could power a 1,500 sq. ft. house on that. But that's what you'd need to power a car. Ain't cheap to run that at home either. Looking at $3-5k for electric install on top of overpaying for an EV. Talking a sedan too. CT or a Rivian would be even more. At least $20k in the hole.

How much gas is that? Oil change? All other maintenance is pretty similar. Maybe a starter or muffler. Still way cheaper for an ICE. Better range. Easier fill up.


Yeah, resi power 2 legs would be 240V. So total wattage on that 50 amp dual pole would be 9.6 kW, if you maintain the 20% safety factor for the circuit. Have a 90 kWh EV battery at 50%? Charging is what 85% efficient? So 45 kWh / .85 = 52 kWh, and 5.5 hours on that 9.6 kW charger. If you let it start at 9pm it’ll be done at 2:30am, hopefully ….
69   Stout   2024 Aug 28, 6:45am  

https://www.rideapart.com/news/728316/samsung-ss-ev-battery-coming-soon/

How does a 20-year lifespan and a nine-minute charging time sound?

Plus, Samsung’s solid-state battery comes with all the perks associated with these types of batteries including lighter weight and improved safety thanks to a more stable thermal balance. But perhaps the best part is that Samsung’s solid-state battery tech has around 500 watt-hours per kilogram. That’s nearly double the energy density of the batteries found in most EVs today. And so in the real world, we could be looking at about 600 miles of range on a single charge.
70   zzyzzx   2024 Aug 28, 7:41am  

Stout says

Samsung’s solid-state battery


https://www.newscientist.com/article/2398896-what-are-solid-state-batteries-and-why-do-we-need-them/
What are solid-state batteries and why do we need them?
Batteries containing solid electrolytes have many theoretical benefits, but a technique to manufacture them cheaply has been elusive

It has electrolytes


72   Ceffer   2024 Aug 30, 11:12pm  

LOL! Cybertrucks are bullet proof but blow up in the rain?
73   Ceffer   2024 Aug 30, 11:16pm  

I wound up behind one the Toyota hydrogen cell cars coming into my hood in Santa Cruz. I didn't recognize the nameplate, so I looked it up. They are still in the stage of being 'wealth show off and conversation piece' cars, I presume, before improving and becoming a bit more mainstream.
74   Ceffer   2024 Sep 5, 8:01pm  

Regular computerized cars can be kill boxes, too, but I guess electric cars are state of the art. I had a strange experience tonite. I was idling in the driveway waiting for my wife before we were going to Santa Cruz. The retired judge next door and his new squeeze drove by behind our car and when they were right behind me, the electronics of my car shut down for a moment until they drove by to their house, then they came back on. I have to figure out what kind of jamming is going on there.



75   RWSGFY   2024 Sep 5, 10:53pm  

Ceffer says

I wound up behind one the Toyota hydrogen cell cars coming into my hood in Santa Cruz. I didn't recognize the nameplate, so I looked it up. They are still in the stage of being 'wealth show off and conversation piece' cars, I presume, before improving and becoming a bit more mainstream.


No they are not: you can get a 2 yo one for $15K with a $15K fuel card on the hood. Hardly a "wealth show off", LOL.
76   Ceffer   2024 Sep 5, 11:05pm  

Makes them sound quite do-able.

77   Blue   2024 Sep 5, 11:35pm  

I know someone in South Bay who got Mirai. He is very happy with the Car for the last about 2 years. The drawback is, he can’t drive away from Bayarea and slight anxiety about running out of hydrogen.
Once, elsewhere I owned a car that runs with both LPG and regular gas. With simple flip switch, fuel source can be changed. Perhaps, those models could make sense financially in US as well.
78   WookieMan   2024 Sep 6, 7:25am  

Gas/oil is proven. I ain't switching. I know multiple EV owners, they're not popular here in IL. They all have had dead batteries at some point. I'm V8 or bust. I tow weekly. Carpool and pick up or drop off up to 6 kids. No EV meets those specs. No range anxiety.

They're zippy cars. If your dick is that small then own it. I'd say the same of Corvette owners. A to B, function and reliability. ICE has all. Even if it wasn't overpriced like they are, I ain't touching them over the utility factor.
79   RWSGFY   2024 Sep 6, 8:15am  

Blue says


I know someone in South Bay who got Mirai. He is very happy with the Car for the last about 2 years. The drawback is, he can’t drive away from Bayarea and slight anxiety about running out of hydrogen.


There are no more than 5 hydrogen filling station in the whole Bay Area and if you read reviews on google maps they are down more time then they are up. So in addition to hydrogen price tripling over the last year or two you are dealing with the hassle of driving out of your way to fill up and maybe driving some more if the station you drove to is down. Then there is waiting in line because sometimes the station is crowded and sometimes the nozzle freezes to the car and you need to wait consideable time for it to unfreeze. It's a shitshow and a major PITA.
80   DOGEWontAmountToShit   2024 Sep 20, 10:32am  

DemocratsAreTotallyFucked says

August EV sales in Germany were down 69% y-o-y, and down 44% across the EU.

Wonder what they are for the US.
81   socal2   2024 Sep 20, 12:45pm  

DemocratsAreTotallyFucked says

DemocratsAreTotallyFucked says


August EV sales in Germany were down 69% y-o-y, and down 44% across the EU.

Wonder what they are for the US.



Can't imagine it has anything to do with this.

German economy unexpectedly shrinks, inflation ticks higher
https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/german-economy-unexpectedly-shrank-by-01-second-quarter-2024-07-30/
82   DOGEWontAmountToShit   2024 Sep 20, 1:39pm  

socal2 says

Can't imagine it has anything to do with this.



83   socal2   2024 Sep 20, 2:42pm  

Once the envy of the world, Germany’s car brands now weigh heavily on its struggling economy

Germany’s car industry was once recognized around the world for its high-quality, innovative internal combustion engine cars. Owning a German car was a luxury and status symbol. And carmakers were thriving, boosting the country’s economy.

But the picture has since become bleaker.

The latest example is the developments at Volkswagen
— which earlier this week said it was no longer able to rule out plant closures in its native Germany and felt it may need to end its employment protection agreement that has been in place in the country since 1994.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/06/once-the-envy-of-the-world-germanys-car-brands-are-weighing-heavily-on-its-struggling-economy.html
84   DOGEWontAmountToShit   2024 Oct 2, 11:39pm  

Yes, EV Fluffers of PatNet! Do tell us what this light means...

Ceffer says



86   Ceffer   2024 Oct 27, 2:25pm  

Did I leave the seat warmer on high, or did I do something to offend the Deep State?

https://t.me/followsthewhiterabbit/99991
87   DOGEWontAmountToShit   2024 Oct 31, 5:59pm  

This one reminds me of a typical conversation on PatNet involving @socal2

88   Ceffer   2024 Nov 18, 1:52am  

In case you didn't have enough to be paranoid about. Still happy you got that intriguing DNA test?

https://t.me/STFNREPORT/34755

89   DOGEWontAmountToShit   2024 Nov 22, 8:29am  

So what I want to know is:

If Elon is now the Libtards' new Hitler, then why aren't the libtards all ditching their Teslas over Devil's Slide?



https://www.visithalfmoonbay.org/discover/articles/exploring-devils-slide-and-highway-one-walk-pacific-coast-highway
90   RWSGFY   2024 Nov 22, 9:22am  

DOGEWontAmountToShit says

So what I want to know is:

If Elon is now the Libtards' new Hitler, then why aren't the libtards all ditching their Teslas over Devil's Slide?



https://www.visithalfmoonbay.org/discover/articles/exploring-devils-slide-and-highway-one-walk-pacific-coast-highway


They can't: Devil's Slide has been bypassed by a tunnel.
91   DOGEWontAmountToShit   2024 Nov 22, 9:28am  

RWSGFY says

They can't: Devil's Slide has been bypassed by a tunnel.


"Just about 15 minutes down the road from Devil’s Slide is Moss Beach Distillery."

Awesome!
92   socal2   2024 Nov 22, 9:43am  

DOGEWontAmountToShit says

So what I want to know is:

If Elon is now the Libtards' new Hitler, then why aren't the libtards all ditching their Teslas over Devil's Slide?


Because Tesla's are so amazingly safe that the fall wouldn't kill them.

Remember the 4 people that survived last year after the husband/driver tried to kill the whole family at Devil's Slide?

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tesla-california-cliff-2-kids-2-adults-survive-miracle/
93   RWSGFY   2024 Nov 22, 9:48am  

socal2 says

DOGEWontAmountToShit says


So what I want to know is:

If Elon is now the Libtards' new Hitler, then why aren't the libtards all ditching their Teslas over Devil's Slide?


Because Tesla's are so amazingly safe that the fall wouldn't kill them.

Remember the 4 people that survived last year after the husband/driver tried to kill the whole family at Devil's Slide?

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tesla-california-cliff-2-kids-2-adults-survive-miracle/


Anecdotes vs data:

TESLA HAS HIGHEST RATE OF DEADLY ACCIDENTS AMONG CAR BRANDS, STUDY FINDS
Despite the company's claim that its vehicles are "engineered to be the safest in the world," the Model S and Model Y rank among the most dangerous automobiles

By MILES KLEE
NOVEMBER 21, 2024

...

Analyzing fatal collisions from 2017 to 2022 involving 2018 to 2022 car models, the group identified the Tesla Model S and Tesla Model Y as two of the most dangerous cars on the road by occupant fatality rate. Though models from Hyundai, Chevrolet, Mitsubishi, Porsche, and Honda occupied the top five spots on the list, the Tesla Model S, a mid-size SUV, came in sixth, with a fatal accident rate 3.7 times higher than the average car, and 4.8 times higher than the average SUV. The Model S rate is double that of the average car.

...

The auto company had 5.6 fatal accidents per billion miles traveled by its vehicles, narrowly edging out Kia, with 5.5 per billion miles, as the brand with the overall highest rate of deadly accidents. This, the iSeeCars study notes, is “despite Tesla’s advanced driver-assist technology,” with features including so-called Autopilot and Full-Self Driving (FSD), which are meant to reduce human error.


https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/tesla-highest-rate-deadly-accidents-study-1235176092/
94   beershrine   2024 Nov 22, 10:26am  

The impact on highways and the tires they gobble up is the reason of taxing the vehicles. Around Idaho all I ever see is the 5000# trucks that's not a truck.
95   socal2   2024 Nov 22, 10:37am  

RWSGFY says

Anecdotes vs data:


Yeah - this bit of FUD was floating around by the Elon haters earlier this week.

The main reason for the higher fatality rate is that the car is Ferrari/Lamborghini fast and there are alot of drivers not used to that much power and speed. They think they are just getting a standard sedan or SUV, not appreciating how unbelievably powerful they are.
96   Ceffer   2024 Nov 22, 10:56am  

I hear that Tesla cars will have robotic technology to harvest organs immediately after a detected accident and place them in chilled containers hidden in the car. If your DNA profile matches an oligarch and your AI implant gives them the geo information, you will be sacrificed for the greater good.

If your Tesla burns you alive behind locked doors, the local Church of Satan will be notified so they can appear in robes to chalk a five pointed star in a circle and pray to their demon of choice over the sacrifice.
97   Eric Holder   2024 Nov 22, 11:12am  

socal2 says

RWSGFY says


Anecdotes vs data:


Yeah - this bit of FUD was floating around by the Elon haters earlier this week.

The main reason for the higher fatality rate is that the car is Ferrari/Lamborghini fast and there are alot of drivers not used to that much power and speed. They think they are just getting a standard sedan or SUV, not appreciating how unbelievably powerful they are.


So fall from Devil's Slide won't kill you in Tesla but driving it as intended will? And this is better how?
98   socal2   2024 Nov 22, 12:52pm  

Eric Holder says

So fall from Devil's Slide won't kill you in Tesla but driving it as intended will? And this is better how?


Driving a Tesla 120+ mph and wrapping it around a telephone pole is not "driving it as intended".

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