(January 27, 2019 at 9:33 pm)onlinebiker Wrote: As always - when you want to see what works best - look at what the cops are driving....
V-8s and RWD still rule the road...
Yeah, that's brilliant.
The police will select what works best for their particular needs. They're out driving all day (not a normal situation) so they put a premium on range. Initial purchase price is also a concern for political and budgetary reasons. Maintenance needs also dictate their choice. It needs to be compatible with their present infrastructure. In other words, what the police choose is absolutely irrelevant as their needs do not correspond in any way to the needs of the average driver or to what benefits society as a whole.
A better model to observe is taxi cabs. Notice that most of them are using the Toyota Prius? This is because these vehicles excel in city driving. They are at their best in city stop-and-go traffic so they make great sense there.
A full EV (no engine) is a great choice for people who's daily range is within its capabilities. It's not carrying the dead weight of an unused engine like a hybrid would. It's the most efficient choice possible.
Why would you want to dissuade anyone from driving an EV? Do you have a death-wish for the human race? Are you channeling Mel Gibson?
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