Embracing the Future: The Positive Impact of Electric Cars on the Petrol Market

[ismailkho]

Hey fellow forum members,

I wanted to start a discussion today about the rise of electric cars and its implications for the petrol market. As an avid supporter of sustainable transportation, I believe this shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) brings a plethora of positive changes.

First and foremost, the growing popularity of electric cars is reducing our dependence on petrol. With more EVs hitting the roads, there is a significant decrease in the overall demand for traditional petrol-fueled vehicles. This reduction in demand directly translates into a reduced need for petrol production, leading to a positive environmental impact by curbing carbon emissions.

Furthermore, the rise of electric cars is fostering technological advancements in the automotive industry. With manufacturers investing heavily in EV research and development, we are witnessing breakthroughs in battery technology, charging infrastructure, and overall vehicle efficiency. These advancements not only benefit electric car owners but also pave the way for a more sustainable and efficient transportation system for everyone.

Another exciting implication of the rise of electric cars is the potential for job creation. As the demand for electric vehicles continues to rise, the automotive industry is shifting its focus towards manufacturing and servicing EVs. This transition offers opportunities for skilled workers to specialize in electric vehicle technology, maintenance, and related industries. It's an exciting time to witness the emergence of a whole new job market driven by clean energy.

Moreover, the financial advantages of owning an electric car cannot be overlooked. While the upfront cost of purchasing an EV might still be higher compared to traditional cars, the long-term savings on fuel and maintenance are substantial. Electric cars have lower operating costs, require less frequent maintenance, and benefit from government incentives and subsidies. These factors make EVs an attractive choice for cost-conscious consumers, ultimately contributing to the growth of the electric vehicle market.

Lastly, the rise of electric cars is encouraging a shift towards renewable energy sources. As more EV owners opt for renewable energy to charge their vehicles, the demand for clean energy solutions like solar and wind power increases. This, in turn, accelerates the development and adoption of renewable energy technologies, leading to a more sustainable and cleaner energy future.

In conclusion, the rise of electric cars brings about numerous positive implications for the petrol market. From reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and fostering technological advancements to creating new job opportunities and promoting renewable energy, the transition to electric vehicles is transforming the automotive industry and benefiting society as a whole. Let's embrace this change and drive towards a greener and more sustainable future together!

I'm curious to hear your thoughts on this matter. What other positive impacts do you think electric cars will have on the petrol market?

Looking forward to an engaging discussion!

Best regards,

[t00nces2]

How do we leave Florida when a hurricane is on the way and traffic is at a standstill for hours in 100 degrees temps and the car runs out of power?

[shades]

Electricity is great when it is on. When you are unable to charge your ev because power is out, especially as always happens when there are regional emergencies, all those ev's become liabilities, unable to evacuate you from danger.

Just ask all those people with ev's in those california wildfires, after edison shut off power during the adverse wind conditions, they had to beg for rides out to save their lives. Everyone with a fuel vehicle just drove themselves to safety, and had the ability to refuil in minutes as needed.


There is a reason people who love the ev lifestyle still love them. They have never had to gtfo during an extended power outage. There is a reason people in florida, the high north snow and ice storm regions have a much lower love for (basically) govt controlled electricity dependent transportation, when they regularly see the folly of that type of self imposed dependence.

Unfortunately, too many have lived lifestyles of energy luxury, with no loss of power. So they become blind to how thin the veneer of civilization really is. As more become totally dependent on electricity, the more the existing and forseeable grid will fail. California now regularly airs tv commercials on how to "survive" the upcoming guaranteed power outages as the grid cannot even keep up with CURRENT demand.

Do some real research, and see that the more utilities depend on renewables, which are not able to provide baseload stability, the more often there will be enforced power outages. That isn't even considering that is the ev dream of everyone becoming totally 100% dependent on electricity for everything, the grid would need to triple powergen and capacity, which is impossible.

Ev also has done more destruction of our earth via the mining of rare earths, that will need to be increased several orders of magnitude just to keep up with demand.

If you really want to be truly green and renewable, then you should go gassifier for your vehicle. You will just be using the carbon that trees sequester from the atmosphere, 100% renewable, and bonus is that you will be reducing the fuel load of forests to mitigate out of control wildfires that emit 10,000 times more carbon in a severe burn event than our human species emits, by far.

Oh, and look up ev use in war torn regions (ukraine, lebanon, africa, myanmar, etc). Ev use dropped to almost zero, as electricity dependability drops to zero

[Ag guy]

Canada wild fires alone have just exceeded the entire industrial revolution since the early 1800's in carbon emissions. not to mention multiple other natural events, volcanoes such as Mt St Hellens etc.
Man has absolutely no control over the climate one way or the other and never will (short of a world wide nuclear war). If the billions spent on trying to do the impossible were spent on adapting to natural climate change we would be so so much better off.

Ag guy

[vertical1]

Buy stocks in the Lithium industry....an eye on the future. Hafta store that green electricity somehow.

[Markpti]

The OP's arguments did not sway me. There is more to the story and the picture. I'd be more impressed if he "knew" the opposite side of the story arguments and presented counter arguments to those.

I can't imagine how anyone can present such a shallow position.

[Ag guy]

There would have to be at least 3 times the coal and gas burning electrical generation plants then what we have today to charge all those EVs...All those plants would represent the new combined centralized exhaust pipes...LOL (what a farce ! ) It's like throwing your trash in the cellar so you don't see garbage at the curb.

Ag guy

[ynot2k]

The OP's arguments did not sway me. There is more to the story and the picture. I'd be more impressed if he "knew" the opposite side of the story arguments and presented counter arguments to those.

I can't imagine how anyone can present such a shallow position.

In his case the more he wrote the easier it was to understand where - really - he was coming from.

His sales pitch got cut short before he had a chance to spam more directly

[Markpti]

In his case the more he wrote the easier it was to understand where - really - he was coming from.

His sales pitch got cut short before he had a chance to spam more directly

Thank you Guardian Angel. Now I get why the "fully banned".

[ynot2k]

...Now I get why the "fully banned".

We check people out who post like that and it turned out he is a spammer so action was taken proactively.