"It forecasts that within a few years commercial fleets and tradies will be able to save money by switching to EV utes and vans"
The stories are funny and dubious until Solid state batteries come shortly. I agree with this claim "Added to this, EVs were significantly cheaper to run and service than ICE vehicles.
"We spend in the millions on diesel each year and close to the millions on repair and maintenance," he said.
"The expected reduction in our fuel costs is probably close to 50 per cent over a diesel vehicle."
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I read about 2024 baby hummer EV due next year with 350kwH battery pack. The Hummer news "The mystery has been solved! It has been confirmed the 2022 GMC Hummer EV caught by our spy at Sydney Airport earlier this week was brought over to be used in a new movie starring Ryan Gosling.
Click here to learn about the Hummer’s role in the film.
The original story story continues unchanged below.
Wednesday 5 October 2022: A 2022 GMC Hummer EV has arrived on Australian soil, signalling the possibility of the electric pick-up being offered in our market."
Hype again! its for a movie not for sale
The new ute I mentioned is a "Chevrolet Silverado 2024: 640km range for new electric pick-up ute""
Solid state batteries are one key I think. NASA in the mix on that as well.
""Battery costs are roughly half the cost of the vehicle, and the cost of a battery pack should roughly halve by the end of the decade."The report predicts EVs will account for 55 per cent of new sales of light commercial vehicles (ie utes and vans) by 2030."
Rate of change and costs are getting clearer I think.
We can keep asking "are we there yet" of course [biggrin]
On the bummer side for EV, home or work
"Energy giant warns electricity prices could increase by 35 per cent next year
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