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Re:GM collects driver behavior data then sells access to ins... by oceanplexian on Friday April 26, 2024 @11:21AM (#40170546)
> There has to be a better way to tax road usage.

There is, tax vehicles based on weight. The EV advocates don't seem to like this idea however.

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Re:GM collects driver behavior data then sells access to ins... by rcMgD2BwE72F on Friday April 26, 2024 @11:31AM (#40170688)
They should like the idea: when properly designed, EVs don't weight more than ICE peers.

Take the latest Model 3 Performance: 4054 pounds, 296 miles on a charge. The 2024 BMW M3? 3840 pounds.

The Tesla beats the BMW on every metric and has plenty of range. Yet, it weighs less than 5% more than the BMW hybrid.

You can also compare the standard Model 3 with the 3 series, or the Model Y with the X3. Weigh is not an issue any more and specific energy of new batteries keep getting better. We're only started.

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