03-06-2023, 11:16 AM
Hi Nick
An interesting read especially for me as I own 2 EV's as well as my 7.
I'm broadly in agreement with what Rowan Atkinson has to say but I feel that with EV's we are only just starting and as with all things there will be major improvements in the coming years both in terms of batteries and purchase price..
My main concern with hydrogen is that, as I understand it, the tank, receiver or whatever it is called needs to be pressurised to 5000 psi and I wonder what would happen were it ruptured in a RTA.
I've witnessed at close quarters a propane cylinder going up and it certainly cured my constipation!
As regards the battery fires, we've all seen numerous roadside fires of truck and cars over the years. I suspect that the ratio compared with EV's is worse.
I've often said that if the petrol car was invented today it would never be allowed on the road because of the perceived safety hazard of carrying such a volatile liquid in a flimsy steel tank.
The other moan is range. One of mine can, and will, do over 320 on a single charge, surely enough for 99.9% of motorists and I've yet to have a charging delay or problem.
From the above you probably gathered that I like my EV's but I still have a deep affection for my 7.
For the EV doubters I simply say 'if you don't like them then don't buy one' freedom of choice is an essential part of life. long may it continue.
As a last comment, if you've never driven an EV I would suggest that you do to experience the quiet and powerful drive before making judgement, most haven't.
No doubt I'll be hanged from the rafters for my comments
An interesting read especially for me as I own 2 EV's as well as my 7.
I'm broadly in agreement with what Rowan Atkinson has to say but I feel that with EV's we are only just starting and as with all things there will be major improvements in the coming years both in terms of batteries and purchase price..
My main concern with hydrogen is that, as I understand it, the tank, receiver or whatever it is called needs to be pressurised to 5000 psi and I wonder what would happen were it ruptured in a RTA.
I've witnessed at close quarters a propane cylinder going up and it certainly cured my constipation!
As regards the battery fires, we've all seen numerous roadside fires of truck and cars over the years. I suspect that the ratio compared with EV's is worse.
I've often said that if the petrol car was invented today it would never be allowed on the road because of the perceived safety hazard of carrying such a volatile liquid in a flimsy steel tank.
The other moan is range. One of mine can, and will, do over 320 on a single charge, surely enough for 99.9% of motorists and I've yet to have a charging delay or problem.
From the above you probably gathered that I like my EV's but I still have a deep affection for my 7.
For the EV doubters I simply say 'if you don't like them then don't buy one' freedom of choice is an essential part of life. long may it continue.
As a last comment, if you've never driven an EV I would suggest that you do to experience the quiet and powerful drive before making judgement, most haven't.
No doubt I'll be hanged from the rafters for my comments
Buy an Austin 7 they said, It's easy to work on they said !