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TheVTCGuy · 7 July 2017, 03:27 AM

https://www.google.com/amp/www.chica...story,amp.html

I know we have discussed this ad nauseum on here (we don't bicker or have disagreements on TRF do we?

) but personally I welcome this news. I am writing g this on my phone so will explain my reasons later when at a keyboard, but I feel (and the article states) that this is he future, and other manufacturers are scheduled to follow suit.

What do you guys think?

MonBK · 7 July 2017, 03:29 AM

I think I need a longer cord.

locutus49 · 7 July 2017, 03:33 AM

I think my condo need to install electrical outlets near our parking spaces.

droptopman · 7 July 2017, 03:38 AM

Infrastructure is not in place to do this on a mass market. Maybe in urban/metro areas, but what about rural areas. Where I live there is not one public charging area and no apartments/condos are set up for this.

Rolex addict · 7 July 2017, 04:10 AM

I'm not sure if it's the future of automobiles, but I do know that it's not as "green" or "clean" as they have you believe. The rare earth metals needed for the batteries are mined, which consumes a lot of energy and dumps chemicals into the ground. Fracking and oil drilling also does this, so they're not innocent either. It takes electricity to charge those batteries, so it's most likely coal or nuclear. Coal is also mined and nuclear has spent fuel rods that need to be disposed of. Plus, once the batteries in these cars die, you have to dispose of or recycle all that heavy metal waste. It will be very interesting to see where this goes. Until then, I'll be driving my Crown Vics and Mustang with a big ass V8 engine sucking down those dead dinosaurs.

TheVTCGuy · 7 July 2017, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locutus49

I think my condo need to install electrical outlets near our parking spaces.

Mine too!

breitlings · 7 July 2017, 05:02 AM

There are tradeoffs and would want mandatory emf shielding laws in place. When I drove my prius. I didn't feel good (no offence Abdullah)

Jocke · 7 July 2017, 05:45 AM

I don't believe this will happen, maybe they want but that is not the same as the market want.

Canefan1 · 7 July 2017, 05:57 AM

Time to get that Vespa.

hugs · 7 July 2017, 06:22 AM

Unless the cars will come with a coupon good for installation of a charging point at a location of your choosing .. I can't see this happening

Though Volvo have never really been known for exciting drivers cars more just reliable cars that go on forever so there are no performance/enthusiast customers who will be disappointed when there is nothing in the range for them...maybe electric is the way to go for the typical Volvo driver

7 July 2017, 03:27 AM	#1
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Volvo to produce only electric or hybrid cars https://www.google.com/amp/www.chica...story,amp.html I know we have discussed this ad nauseum on here (we don't bicker or have disagreements on TRF do we? ) but personally I welcome this news. I am writing g this on my phone so will explain my reasons later when at a keyboard, but I feel (and the article states) that this is he future, and other manufacturers are scheduled to follow suit. What do you guys think?

7 July 2017, 03:38 AM	#4
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Infrastructure is not in place to do this on a mass market. Maybe in urban/metro areas, but what about rural areas. Where I live there is not one public charging area and no apartments/condos are set up for this. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

7 July 2017, 05:45 AM	#8
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I don't believe this will happen, maybe they want but that is not the same as the market want. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

7 July 2017, 03:29 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	I think I need a longer cord.

7 July 2017, 03:33 AM	#3
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I think my condo need to install electrical outlets near our parking spaces.

7 July 2017, 04:10 AM	#5
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	I'm not sure if it's the future of automobiles, but I do know that it's not as "green" or "clean" as they have you believe. The rare earth metals needed for the batteries are mined, which consumes a lot of energy and dumps chemicals into the ground. Fracking and oil drilling also does this, so they're not innocent either. It takes electricity to charge those batteries, so it's most likely coal or nuclear. Coal is also mined and nuclear has spent fuel rods that need to be disposed of. Plus, once the batteries in these cars die, you have to dispose of or recycle all that heavy metal waste. It will be very interesting to see where this goes. Until then, I'll be driving my Crown Vics and Mustang with a big ass V8 engine sucking down those dead dinosaurs.

7 July 2017, 05:02 AM	#7
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	There are tradeoffs and would want mandatory emf shielding laws in place. When I drove my prius. I didn't feel good (no offence Abdullah)

7 July 2017, 05:57 AM	#9
Canefan1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Homestead Posts: 1,247	Time to get that Vespa.

7 July 2017, 06:22 AM	#10
hugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK bad teeth etc Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 1,001	Unless the cars will come with a coupon good for installation of a charging point at a location of your choosing .. I can't see this happening Though Volvo have never really been known for exciting drivers cars more just reliable cars that go on forever so there are no performance/enthusiast customers who will be disappointed when there is nothing in the range for them...maybe electric is the way to go for the typical Volvo driver

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