My husband has been a big fan of Teslas for years and wanted to get one as my next vehicle. I told him I didn’t want ONE CENT of my money going to that psycho right-wing market-manipulating megalomaniac. So, Eeeeelon… check out the awesome Ford Mustang Mach-E we ordered last month. We were quoted an 18-22 week delivery target… as a geologist, that seems like the blinking of an eye, well worth the wait. See you in the rear view mirror, Eeeeelon!
@cassandra17lina i lost interest in teslas as soon as i saw the price tag (which is a shame, because my daughter is named tesla - AFTER THE SCIENTIST) but thanks to the inflation reduction act we can look at a used nissan leaf that will get us around town fairly easily & cheaply.
@Dianora @dietotaku @cassandra17lina
I'm just not yet convinced due to the difficulty in which to put out electric car fires. 20k gallons of water for one Tesla. And then having to isolate the wreckage for fear of rekindle and catching the junkyard.
As an emergency manager, it's hell to plan for.
@DisasterOracle @dietotaku @cassandra17lina Gasoline explosions (if half empty tank) are no fun either. Any mobile transportation device has problems. :-( Tesla is not as safe as newer EVs from what I can tell. At least not a nuclear reactor.. yet..
@Dianora @dietotaku @cassandra17lina
Agreed, but it is not often a logistical nightmare to put out a standard combustion engine fire.
Your standard Fire Engine carries 1500 Gal Per Min Pump with only 750 Gal Water. If you're lucky enough to be in an area with a hydrant, you're ahead of the game a little, but still going to spend HOURS.
IF not, you're going to need to water shuttle. Time, resources, exposure.
@Dianora @dietotaku @cassandra17lina
We had a discussion about this a couple of weeks ago on here. Dove as far in as discussed liquid nitrogen dispersal. Looks like it's gonna take a while to perfect.
@dietotaku @cassandra17lina
Apologies for stepping in but Teslas are pricey. There is also now the Chevy Bolt.For what we need (too old for long road trips now anyway!).