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Re:Tesla on track to smash targets after producing almost a ... by foobazgt on Monday July 03, 2023 @04:02AM (#36570118)
EVs are probably in a better position than most ICE vehicles in that situation.

You won't consume fuel while at a dead stop in the traffic jams. You'll have peak efficiency when moving at low speeds in the traffic jams. You'll already be charged up at home, while everyone else will be waiting in line at gas stations to fill up. Some people won't even be able to get gas, because the stations will run out in the rush.

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Re:Tesla on track to smash targets after producing almost a ... by MisterBastahrd on Tuesday July 04, 2023 @08:41PM (#36594294)
Except they aren't remotely in a better position.

ICE vehicles travel for hundreds of miles in the event of a major storm. Some places may be up to 6 weeks without power upon returning. So you drive your battery powered car back home, and now it's dead, and you have no way to recharge it. Guess what you're going to be relying on to get basic essentials given that emergency vehicles are NOT coming to you to deliver food? Someone else's ICE.

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