I've rented them on vacation, but I never bought one. Two things hold me back: (1) the human and ecological damage that the lithium mines produce, and (2) the whole problem of trying to fight for electric power which is in increasingly short supply.
That said, they are awesome vehicles at least 50 years ahead of their competitors. Insanely fast and powerful.
I've rented them on vacation, but I never bought one. Two things hold me back: (1) the human and ecological damage that the lithium mines produce, and (2) the whole problem of trying to fight for electric power which is in increasingly short supply.
That said, they are awesome vehicles at least 50 years ahead of their competitors. Insanely fast and powerful.
But, according to Mr. Toyoda, the wet lithium battery will be (thankfully) obsolete by 2029 or thereabouts. Toyota is in development of a dry storage battery that offers 800 - 900 miles/charge, has zero flammability risk, and does not use lithium.
As during the late days of carbureted ICE engines while fuel injection was being perfected, just wait a bit for EV tech to catch up to real-world market demands, before plunking down your cash. Just IMO ...
I've rented them on vacation, but I never bought one. Two things hold me back: (1) the human and ecological damage that the lithium mines produce, and (2) the whole problem of trying to fight for electric power which is in increasingly short supply.
That said, they are awesome vehicles at least 50 years ahead of their competitors. Insanely fast and powerful.
But, according to Mr. Toyoda, the wet lithium battery will be (thankfully) obsolete by 2029 or thereabouts. Toyota is in development of a dry storage battery that offers 800 - 900 miles/charge, has zero flammability risk, and does not use lithium.
As during the late days of carbureted ICE engines while fuel injection was being perfected, just wait a bit for EV tech to catch up to real-world market demands, before plunking down your cash. Just IMO ...
Thanks; hope springs eternal.... They better hurry; my wife really wants the Tesla Model Y