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Re:Toyota's game-changing solid-state battery en route for 2... by nawgz on Friday January 22, 2021 @12:13AM (#25868553)
> for people outside of a metropolitan area

As a Bay Area resident, let me tell you: I have driven all over California and there are Tesla’s meeting me at each spot. You’re in the past with this take.

Re:Toyota's game-changing solid-state battery en route for 2... by lettergram on Friday January 22, 2021 @01:48AM (#25869116)
Try driving in Alabama, Minnesota, etc.

Like I said, we will get there. It’s really not there yet. I too lived in the Bay and regularly went down to San Diego. Much easier to do if you’re willing to take a couple 20 min breaks on the way (pretty normal). There are charging stations though. It’s always warm, roads are flat, etc

All I was saying is Tesla is good for what it is. It’s not well suited (today) for country or even some suburbs. For those instances hybrids are a better fit

Re:Toyota's game-changing solid-state battery en route for 2... by nawgz on Friday January 22, 2021 @02:14AM (#25869273)
I don’t think you realize how big California is. You could fit 3 Alabama’s in California.

When I was in Alabama, I drove across Alabama to Florida and back in an evening. A Tesla could handle that no problem. 300 miles is a long range...