40 Posted under Ars Technica's "Information Technology" section: "High fossil fuel prices are good for the planet—here’s how to keep it that way" (archive.ph) posted 2 years ago by altmehere 2 years ago by altmehere +40 / -0 15 comments share 15 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Why would I get money back on my tax return because of high gas prices? By buying an EV that I can't afford even with the tax "credit"?
Even if you can afford it, not sure it would be worth anything in 10 years when the battery dies
I mean cars are the most famous depreciating asset*, but they're not that bad
*if you have the right model of car you can actually hold or increase your value
I could, theoretically keep my 2014 charger running indefinitely through parts and even a full drive train and/or engine swap from junked cars.
Those batts are fucked once they're dead, unless someone does the smart thing and makes hot swappable batteries in series.