Him again ! Admittedly I’ve been on a very personal and marginally biased rant on my hope to keep gas powered options on every Stellantis branded vehicle. The free market demands it and will prevail I have argued repeatedly.
This NextStar Energy facility, I admit “energetically”, is clearly a foundation to alternative vehicle power, a smart creation, that assures battery dominance for what will be, without apology or reservation, a key part of everyone’s future.
I see, initially, more relevance in commercial applications like compact and
mid-size vans and fleet markets rather than in large scale general usage. How far this electrification plan goes is anyone’s guess, right now. I’m guessing I’m right and I’m guessing Stellantis will agree for at least a decade. Yes that current all electric plan needs a bit of tweaking.
I guess you readers are guessing right too.....It’s must be HIM again!
You're not alone Bill. I too am not fond of the current 'electric' strategy. Nor is anyone I have spoken with sold on the idea of a totally battery-powered vehicle. The reasons are too many to mention here and am sure a fair part of the concerns could be addressed and worries eradicated in some instances. However, I do not see anytime soon where the majority of concerns those that are anxious concerns disappearing with the matter based upon stories and information I've read and studied.
But here we are and little did I know that internal combustion engines would be threaten just a few years ago.
In my opinion, there are positives and negatives for BOTH combustion and electric powered vehicles.
Taking emotions and loyalties out of the equation., attempting to apply logic and reasoning:
Am I pleased the Hurricane is coming out? Certainly!
Would I ever consider owning a hybrid vehicle? Certainly!
Would I ever own a pure electric vehicle, not whatsoever, period. Not unless the technology improves where I can travel in
any terrain, traffic conditions, etc. and be stuck on the side of the road waiting for a battery charge(assuming charging stations aplenty).
1. Make it possible to change-out battery packs at a 'battery-station'(replacement for gas stations) for ALL vehicles in under fifteen minutes. 2. Make pure battery vehicles safe from various potential fires. 3. Affordable B.E.V.'s , and, affordable 'battery packs' to power them. 4. A 'standard' for battery design and interchangeability between vehicles.
To me, the common-sense thing to do is manufacturer both I.E.C. and B.E.V. now and in the future until/if technology improves to the point of practicality. Allow the public to choose.
The matter and issue at hand seems to stem from elected officials and those who supports these officials. It makes me wonder if the public
really knows what is taking place right before their eyes, and, if so, will they care too late? Are we the public being misled and the manufacturers basically strong-armed into adhering to unfair and possibly unsubstantiated rules and regulations? Dunno.
Am probably dreaming. Maybe am totally wrong and way off base? One thing for sure, am not here to condemn anyone. The point is, the freedom to choose is issue is in jeopardy for one reason or another.
We need to stand-up and be heard. We need a voice that speaks directly to the decision makers. We need to be informed and with accurate information. Until this happens, all we have is a forum or two(and very thankful for Mopar Insiders by the way!) to gripe and attempt to be heard. But, don't forget the main 'voting tool' we all have, it's called $
Peace to all!
