Re:EV adoption in US is happening faster than predicted
by lstodd on Monday September 05, 2022 @07:56AM
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XT250 IMO is not very convenient for shopping.
Something like Majesty 400 is much better, or even old 2T 100cc Neo's if you can find one. It's amazing how much stuff fits in under the saddle. And I once moved a full-size ironing board on the latter, just duct-taped it to a rear handle and the front. Can't go that crazy on a proper motorcycle.
Re:EV adoption in US is happening faster than predicted
by BuckRogers on Monday September 05, 2022 @10:12PM
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I agree. It’s not the best choice probably but it’s what I have. I’m a dual sport fan, enjoying trail rides. There’s definitely better grocery getters.
I did have a Yamaha moped years ago and it is surprising how much fits under those seats. They’re just so slippery on rocks and sand due to the small wheels on scooters. I remember taking a spill going around a corner just on pavement a couple times.
Re:EV adoption in US is happening faster than predicted
by lstodd on Thursday September 08, 2022 @06:32AM
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Well, yes, there is that. Although when you get at or above 12" wheels it's much better.
Still, we have a local saying here - if you ride you fall at least once a year. If you didn't fall - you're not riding, you're pretending to.
I don't do all of that but I could easily do it. I'm at the stage of my life where owning a small truck like a Tacoma or Maverick makes a lot of sense due to the utility. You have a lot of good ideas. On your negatives for EVs, I'd say walking infrastructure can't really occur without living in a dense city. Pipedream otherwise. Acceleration is less of a problem rather than people not paying attention at all, smartphones. As far as the weight, that will go down over time as solid state batteries come around.
I wouldn't trade my motorcycle for an EV motorcycle without significant advances, I also don't see interstate towing being overtaken by EVs anytime soon. You just can't beat a diesel for that whether it be in a pickup, van, or semi, and it will be tough to do so. Yet EVs in general are definitely inevitable as they are already better for countywide travel.