(12-01-2023, 04:11 PM)MarleyJag Wrote: Does anyone who is anti-EV have a reason specific to the technology? I’m curious to know if the reason has more to do with a fear of being forced to buy one eventually and not having a choice vs a concern that there is something inherently bad about the concept.

Full disclosure, I don’t have an EV and wouldn’t want to be forced into buying one but I think the tech has some promise. A friend has a Tesla and is constantly extolling the virtues of it. They take trips between Jax and Indiana from time to time with no issue. On the other hand, hybrids and hydrogen vehicles have some advantages without the drawback of needing a charging station.

Honestly, I don't like something that can be hacked. Anything with an internet connection can be compromised. 

My truck is a 2002 Silverado and is completely 'analog.' I like that I have control of my truck. No one can hack anything. Also, if I need to replace the alternator I can do it (and have done it), my battery only costs $150 to replace, I can change my oil, I can replace a headlight. I've replaced dash lights, an AC module and all sorts of things that wear out with age. I also love the V8, 5.3L engine that hauls what I need it to. I am a mechanic's daughter. Lol.

My husband has a 2014 Chevy Malibu and I can't even see the alternator much less replace it. He has two batteries, one of which powers most of the accessory functions of the car. If the module connecting the two goes out on it you have to replace the battery, not just the module. His aunt and uncle have a Prius and I can't even tell you how much they have overspent on that car to replace things because they're not something the everyday Joe can do. Plus the parts alone are outrageously expensive. 

I prefer older vehicles for so many reasons.

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