Fuel prices are down a lot making people who rushed to buy ev's etc a bit silly

Diesel was A$2.41 today down from A$3.40 just a few weeks ago

The people rushing to Chinese ev's and Chinese solar and Chinese batteries are looking a bit silly now

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Waveney · 41-45, M

How come? It’s was cheaper to buy and run an EV even before the Iran war, and they’re only going to get cheaper.

And what’s the price of diesel got to do with solar panels? 😂

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, MVIP

@Waveney The trend of fossil fuels is up. The trend of EVs is down..But some people dont look beyond the next pay check.😷

Waveney · 41-45, M

@whowasthatmaskedman sorry what do you mean by the "trend"?

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, MVIP

@Waveney The trend for price. The cost of producing Gasoline will rise. The cost of producing EV cars and electricity will fall. (Unless govt intervenes)😷

Waveney · 41-45, M

@whowasthatmaskedman OK that's what I thought you meant. Also, ant-EVers seem to forget that the ICE has got as far as it will ever get, efficiency-wise. It's had over 100 years. EVs have barely had 10 (serious) years. The EV revolution is only just getting started.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, MVIP

@Waveney This evolution will change the identity of the car itself. Most of the mechanical complexity and weight is about to disappear as the vehicle drive becomes one electric motor per wheel. No need for heavy motors, cooling systems, transmission, and exhaust. A lighter frame as a result and totally different layouts possible. 😷