Canada will require all new cars to be zero emissions vehicles by 2035

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[–]Hematomato 2 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 3 fun -  (1 child)

Meh, it's the march of tech. Does anyone really think it's better to carry around ten gallons of flammable liquid and start a series of small fires to make your car go forward? Electric is just the right answer.

[–]Bigs 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I vastly prefer it to lugging around a massive, flammable battery. Electric power has to be converted from something else, and it's generally easier to just use the something else when it comes to transport.

A normal car can very easily carry it's 100lb or so fuel tank, but lugging a battery weighing how many hundreds? A thousand?

Brain, how much does a typical EV battery weigh?

"The weight of an electric vehicle (EV) battery can vary significantly depending on the type of vehicle and the capacity of the battery. Typically, EV batteries can weigh anywhere from around 200 kilograms (440 pounds) for smaller cars to over 600 kilograms (about 1,300 pounds) for larger vehicles or those with greater range.

For example, the battery in a Tesla Model S weighs approximately 540 kilograms (about 1,200 pounds), while smaller EVs like the Nissan Leaf have batteries that weigh around 300 kilograms (660 pounds). These weights are for the entire battery pack, which includes not only the cells themselves but also the casing, cooling system, and other components necessary for the battery's operation.

The weight of the battery is a significant factor in the overall design and performance of an electric vehicle, as it impacts the vehicle's weight distribution, efficiency, and range."

Jeezus...