Is this really goin to happen?, 2035 Phase Out all new gas cars Options

[ndfrigi]

as long we can keep existing gas cars especially our 914!

[flipb]

I recently realized that the reason I love driving an EV so much is that I love efficiency. I'm lazy. I try to do every task in the minimum amount of time possible. I love tools that are highly efficient.

Recouping energy each time I coast to a stoplight? Efficient!

My Tesla has a 60kwh battery and can go about 185mi on a full charge (was rated 208mi when new; this is after 7+ years and 78K miles). A gallon of gasoline contains about 36kwh of energy. That means I'm driving my car 180+ miles using the equivalent of less than two gallons of gasoline. In a vehicle that weighs 4,500lb. The best ICEs convert about 30% of the energy into forward motion. The electric motor converts 95%+. Efficiency.

And for all the concern about 20-30 minute "quick charge" times... I more than make up for those by eliminating the weekly 5-10 minute stops. Get home, plug in, go to bed, wake up, tank is full.

Battery density will improve. You can buy a Tesla today with 400 miles of range, or put down a deposit on one with 500+ mi. And Porsche has taken the lead on fast charging. By 2035, there will be plenty of EVs on the market with ranges of 300, 400, or 500+ miles per charge, and fast charging to the tune of 85% charge in 10-15 minutes.

All that said, I'm a little skeptical that California will stick with the 2035 date. EVs today are capable of 90% of the driving trips done by most individuals. By 2035 they'll be capable of somewhere closer to 99%. Bring it on.