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9 myths about electric vehicles have taken hold. A new study shows how many people fall for them​

9 myths about electric vehicles have taken hold. A new study shows how many people fall for them

From fires to carbon emissions and electromagnetic fields, misinformation about electric vehicles is rife – and widely believed.

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Anyone here has bought an EV ?
What I have understood is that 40% of the cost of an EV is the battery and that despite warranty has a high probability of giving up in 8 years and you are left with an highly depreciated vehicle with no resale value since the cost of battery replacement is the cost of the vehicle.
Any research/view on it ?

 

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Anyone here has bought an EV ?
What I have understood is that 40% of the cost of an EV is the battery and that despite warranty has a high probability of giving up in 8 years and you are left with an highly depreciated vehicle with no resale value since the cost of battery replacement is the cost of the vehicle.
Any research/view on it ?

I had the original Reva (before it was bought by Mahindra) and used it for four years. @60 km range per full charge Eco mode. It used lead acid batteries. Sold it for approximately half the price after this.
I have an electric scooter that I bought used for 50k (4 years old) that I don’t use much.
I also have an electric pedal assist bicycle - Qubit (30-35 km per charge) that I use almost every day.
Dreaming of a Hyundai Ioniq 5. But @ 45 L it’s a bit far away. Maybe in a year or two used ones will be within reach .

 

[arj]

Even I have a ecycle and in 1 year its battery has gone down by 25% extrapolating it to a car is what I am not sure about

 

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Even I have a ecycle and in 1 year its battery has gone down by 25% extrapolating it to a car is what I am not sure about

Luckily mine is going strong after three years.
This is what I found:

Why do lithium-ion batteries degrade over time?

Beatrice Browning, PhD researcher at the Faraday Institution explains why lithium-ion batteries degrade over time and outlines what is being done to extend their lifespan. Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) are rechargeable batteries used in various portable electronic devices, including phones...

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World leaders’ failure to act is pushing Earth past 1.5°C​

Climate futures: World leaders’ failure to act is pushing Earth past 1.5°C

This story is the first article of a two-part Mongabay mini-series exploring possible climate futures. Part Two will be published soon. The last two years brought record-shattering temperatures globally and a whirlwind of destructive weather, from catastrophic flooding in Europe and drought in...

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Meanwhile….

New temperature rule for ACs announced: What it is and why government wants you to limit AC cooling between ... - The Times of India

Tech News : India is set to implement new air conditioning standards, restricting the temperature range to 20°C-28°C. Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced

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3.6 Million Indians Are Losing Homes To Climate Change Every Year, But No Law Requires The State To Help Them​

3.6 Million Indians Are Losing Homes To Climate Change Every Year, But No Law Requires The State To Help Them

More than 56 million Indians lost their homes over 15 years to floods, erosion, landslides and other growing disasters related to climate change, but neither a 2005 law nor its 2024 amendment provides for relocation and resettlement. Despite the union finance minister’s promises in the 2024...

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