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[โ€“] Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Make sure to buy a brand new ICE vehicle in 2033 because it will be worth a fortune on the used car market around 2040 ๐Ÿ˜œ

[โ€“] Pipoca@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

Maybe, maybe not. People follow the path of least resistance.

Right now, electric cars are a pain because there aren't DC fast charges everywhere. They're great for the daily commute because you can charge them at home, but they're a bit annoying when you want to do a road trip.

What happens when adoption of electric cars goes up? We'll see more charging stations, and fewer gas pumps. When gas pumps are as rare as DC fast chargers are, who is going to want the annoyance of a gas car? You'll only be able to sell to hobbyists who don't mind driving 30 min to a gas station. And will they really want whichever car you're driving?