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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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