19 eye-opening lies about EVs spun by lazy, incompetent clickbaiteers (a real word)

Thank you Mark from @TheTeslaLife for joining the discussion

Links from today’s show:
19 Eye-Opening Facts About the Hidden Costs of Electric Vehicles by Zoey Morrone, who might be a real person, but probably not. You’re welcome to come on and have a chat, Zoey.
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/other/19-eye-opening-facts-about-the-hidden-costs-of-electric-vehicles/ss-AA1the7I

According to the latest report from Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price for a new car in the U.S. as of July 2024 is $48,401, slightly down from the previous month’s $48,424 average. This decline continues the downward trend from the December 2022 peak of $49,929. Several factors — such as easing supply chain issues, increased production and changing consumer demand — have contributed to this reduction.
https://www.moneygeek.com/living/driving/average-price-of-a-new-car/

Below are 11 of the cheapest EVs you can buy, listed by starting price (including destination). The list features all-electric cars only; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell models are excluded. Prices do not include the federal government’s tax credit, nor any state or local subsidies. Of note, the federal subsidy has changed considerably as of Jan. 1, and additional guidelines for vehicle eligibility based on battery and materials sourcing were announced recently; read our latest coverage here. The IRS also provides a list of automakers and vehicles that are currently eligible for the credit.

What Is The Average Lifespan Of A Car’s Engine?
https://wrench.com/blog/what-is-the-average-lifespan-of-a-cars-engine/

13 New Car Brands With the Best Warranty Coverage in 2024. Not all new-car warranties are created equal. These 13 brands offer fantastic warranty coverage and extras that can save you thousands in repair costs.
https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/advice/which-automaker-has-the-best-warranty

E.V.s Start With a Bigger Carbon Footprint. But That Doesn’t Last. The manufacturing and disposal of electric vehicles result in more greenhouse gases than nonelectric models, but that difference will eventually disappear altogether.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/19/business/electric-vehicles-carbon-footprint-batteries.html

The role of electric vehicles in balancing the grid. EVs have a big role to play in balancing the power grid, whether its through smart charging, vehicle to grid technology or dynamic load management. Interested in finding out more, our team are on hand.
https://connectedkerb.com/stories-and-reports/the-role-of-electric-vehicles-in-balancing-the-grid/

These States Charge Extra Fees To Register EVs And PHEVs. 39 states charge additional fees beyond the standard car registration for an EV, ranging from $50 to $400.
https://insideevs.com/features/739111/state-fees-register-ev-phev/

Platt Auto cars in inventory currently
https://www.plattauto.com/inventory/?pager=25&page_no=1

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