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Re:EV adoption in US is happening faster than predicted by redox99 on Monday September 05, 2022 @03:08AM (#32721393)
In real world conditions the highest range Model S can do 320 miles (515km) [1]

Also 140-160 km/h aren't normal highway speed. They are in fact illegal in almost all countries.

[1] https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a36302930/tesla-model-s-lo...

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Re:EV adoption in US is happening faster than predicted by ReptileMan on Monday September 05, 2022 @05:14AM (#32722121)
Who cares if they are legal if everyone drives at them. I was cruising in Turkey lately with 170 and was often overtaken with people at 200+.

Speed limits are just glorified toll boots made to extract revenue from people with powerful cars.

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Re:EV adoption in US is happening faster than predicted by Tade0 on Monday September 05, 2022 @06:36AM (#32722743)
In markets with significant EV adoption there's usually either section control on highways or a competent traffic police force.

Also manufacturers are moving away from providing 200km/h+ capable cars. Volvo is pioneering this citing safety concerns.

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