What are the pros and cons of owning an electric vehicle (EV) compared with an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle? Are electric vehicles worth it? Topics covered include: What is the total energy consumption for EVs versus ICE vehicles including energy expended to produce the vehicles and energy used to produce the electricity and refine the gasoline that run the vehicles.What vehicles weigh the most, ICE, EVs, or hybridsHow the mix of renewables and coal in the power grid … [Read more...]
202: Will Your Next Car Be Electric?
What are the impediments to the mass adoption of electric vehicles. Photo by Matt Henry In this episode you’ll learn: How much safer are cars and whyWhy electric cars are more expensive.Why manufacturing expertise will determine who are the leaders with electric cars.What could prevent mass adoption of electric cars. Show Notes Traffic Fatalities by State Motor Vehicle Fatality Rate in U.S. by Year Why Cars Are Safer Than They Have Ever Been - Popular … [Read more...]