California bans sales of gas powered cars effective 2035.

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[–]Canbot[S] 7 insightful - 2 fun7 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 2 fun -  (9 children)

This just applies to new cars, so I guess that's not so bad. The used car market is about to get a bump. I get the feeling California will be importing more used cars.

Although with Tesla announcing 50% reduction in battery costs it could be time for the switch. That should put the base Tesla just within the reach of the low end new market at about $25k.

[–]Tom_Bombadil 7 insightful - 3 fun7 insightful - 2 fun8 insightful - 3 fun -  (7 children)

Global warming is a hoax.

California is devolving.

[–]Canbot[S] 4 insightful - 3 fun4 insightful - 2 fun5 insightful - 3 fun -  (4 children)

I agree on both counts, but not necessarily on this topic so much; simply because Teslas are pretty nice. It reduces pollution, we just need to find a better way to recycle batteries. It forces a new avenue for innovation, the combustion engine is pretty much as good as it will get.

The government shouldn't be banning anything people want to buy, but it is California and the retarded shit they do makes this look pretty ok. They literally made it illegal for you to remove squater's tents from your own property. I really just want to pat them on the back and say "that's nice". Like when an autistic kid proudly shows you the giant burger he pulled out of his nose.

[–]denverkris 1 insightful - 3 fun1 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

"but it is California and the retarded shit they do makes this look pretty ok."

I mean, this whole reply is so on point, but I've been lmao and agreeing with this all at the same time. You're fucking hilarious.

[–]bagano1 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

"It reduces pollution"

You are an idiot.

[–]Canbot[S] 7 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 0 fun8 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Um, if you don't believe smog exists I don't even know what to say to you.

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    [–]Tom_Bombadil 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

    Gas cars are bad in many ways, not just greenhouse gases.

    The impact of Green house gases is a myth.

    The exhaust is bad for your health and can form into smog in the right conditions.

    This is true, but they're not interested in the health and safety aspect.

    They're focused on the global warming hoax. Is a hoax in the most literal sense. They had me fooled for years.

    Anyway, the long term disposal problem of using batteries is not being discussed either. The heavy metal contamination is functionally eternal.

    It can't be cleaned. It has to be removed from contaminated areas, and stored somewhere else forever.

    Oil contamination is bad, but at some point the hydrocarbons deteriorate and disappeared.

    Heavy metals are elemental, and eternal.

    [–]soyboy77 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

    Just wondering (and anyone can answer): how long do the batteries last and how much does it cost to replace them? How many full charges do they take and how much total average mileage are we talking? Can the replaced batteries be recycled or do they end up in a landfill?

    I like the fact that electric cars are simpler to manufacture seeing how they have significantly fewer parts. Also liked the idea of hybrids but always knew the push to full electric was inevitable when battery tech was at a point where it would be feasible. Seems like the EV1 from Who Killed the Electric Car was loved by those who (briefly) got the opportunity drive it...