Yesterday in Lexington ky and nobody would stop to help him cars were going by and blowing and waving at mark the police end up helping him my guess one of his daughters borrowed his car and left it empty been there before 
Coach Pope ran out of gas on broadway
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Probably a "vapor lock"...... I tried using that once..... yeah, did not fly then either.Yesterday in Lexington ky and nobody would stop to help him cars were going by and blowing and waving at mark the police end up helping him my guess one of his daughters borrowed his car and left it empty been there before
My sister was pissed.
I don't have gas cars anymore, so no idea what this "run out of gas" thing even means. 
I can't give my 5.0 F150 up for a juice car.. Not in my life anyway..I don't have gas cars anymore, so no idea what this "run out of gas" thing even means.
I fell into these cars while shopping for a more gas efficient ride several years ago. Commuting in a Wrangler (lifted) and a Suburban (boat) at $600/mo had me looking. Came across our first EV 4 years ago, then added two more. Still have an old RAM 2500 for camper towing, but that's just for summer. And electric costs for three cars averages around $60/mo, a dramatic drop from $600/mo with two gas hogs. Then there's zero maintenance besides tires every 3-4 years and brake pads around 150,000 miles.
Oh and they're fast - your 5.0 F150 and every single 5.0 Mustang ever made would still be sitting on the line while the Tesla is halfway down the 1/4 mile track.
The most fun challengers are the lifted turbo diesels and little Subaru rice burners - lots of noise, not a lot of GO, and 100% of them are in my rear view mirror in 3 seconds.I understand the combustion engine purists who love the feel and sound of a good old American muscle car (albeit still slow...lots of noise, but no GO!), but what I don't understand are those that are anti-EV for a reason they can't even explain. They just mumble "buh, buh, GAS!"
He just got here. Probably couldn't afford the fuel.
I fell into these cars while shopping for a more gas efficient ride several years ago. Commuting in a Wrangler (lifted) and a Suburban (boat) at $600/mo had me looking. Came across our first EV 4 years ago, then added two more. Still have an old RAM 2500 for camper towing, but that's just for summer. And electric costs for three cars averages around $60/mo, a dramatic drop from $600/mo with two gas hogs. Then there's zero maintenance besides tires every 3-4 years and brake pads around 150,000 miles.
Oh and they're fast - your 5.0 F150 and every single 5.0 Mustang ever made would still be sitting on the line while the Tesla is halfway down the 1/4 mile track.
I understand the combustion engine purists who love the feel and sound of a good old American muscle car (albeit still slow...lots of noise, but no GO!), but what I don't understand are those that are anti-EV for a reason they can't even explain. They just mumble "buh, buh, GAS!"
To a man, whenever someone tries to show off and beat me off the line or tries to cut me off/cut in front of me, it's a smarmy Tesla dork. Everytime. It's uncanny.
Reminds me of the hicky clowns that always tried to beat anyone off the line in their Mustang GT 5.0 or 1970 SS Camaros. Really no different now with EVs and beating people off the line than it has been for 50 years with muscle cars growling, revving and burning rubber at every stop light for attention.
Lots of noise, lot of attitude, but not a lot of GO.
Yet another case where the dorks beat the jocks, I guess...
My condolencesI don't have gas cars anymore, so no idea what this "run out of gas" thing even means.
If you can’t understand why a 1970 Camaro SS is better than anything you plug into an outlet, you must be a dork
I don’t guess an EV can run out of powerI don't have gas cars anymore, so no idea what this "run out of gas" thing even means.
You sound like you're still trying to justify it to yourself. Like the folks still buying an iPhone instead of a Samsung.I fell into these cars while shopping for a more gas efficient ride several years ago. Commuting in a Wrangler (lifted) and a Suburban (boat) at $600/mo had me looking. Came across our first EV 4 years ago, then added two more. Still have an old RAM 2500 for camper towing, but that's just for summer. And electric costs for three cars averages around $60/mo, a dramatic drop from $600/mo with two gas hogs. Then there's zero maintenance besides tires every 3-4 years and brake pads around 150,000 miles.
Oh and they're fast - your 5.0 F150 and every single 5.0 Mustang ever made would still be sitting on the line while the Tesla is halfway down the 1/4 mile track.
I understand the combustion engine purists who love the feel and sound of a good old American muscle car (albeit still slow...lots of noise, but no GO!), but what I don't understand are those that are anti-EV for a reason they can't even explain. They just mumble "buh, buh, GAS!"
(Just messing with ya)
I fell into these cars while shopping for a more gas efficient ride several years ago. Commuting in a Wrangler (lifted) and a Suburban (boat) at $600/mo had me looking. Came across our first EV 4 years ago, then added two more. Still have an old RAM 2500 for camper towing, but that's just for summer. And electric costs for three cars averages around $60/mo, a dramatic drop from $600/mo with two gas hogs. Then there's zero maintenance besides tires every 3-4 years and brake pads around 150,000 miles.
Oh and they're fast - your 5.0 F150 and every single 5.0 Mustang ever made would still be sitting on the line while the Tesla is halfway down the 1/4 mile track.
I understand the combustion engine purists who love the feel and sound of a good old American muscle car (albeit still slow...lots of noise, but no GO!), but what I don't understand are those that are anti-EV for a reason they can't even explain. They just mumble "buh, buh, GAS!"
At that point, a hatch in the floor opens up so the feet can drop to the pavement.
No argument one way or the other, but I'm fairly sure I wouldn't trade my '70 Chevelle for any 2 EV's in your fleet. I really wouldn't have responded one way or the other, but your reference to the '70 Camaro caught my eye.
Do you what the difference is between a Tesla and a cactus?
A cactus has the pricks on the outside.
Good for you....I will never own one.I fell into these cars while shopping for a more gas efficient ride several years ago. Commuting in a Wrangler (lifted) and a Suburban (boat) at $600/mo had me looking. Came across our first EV 4 years ago, then added two more. Still have an old RAM 2500 for camper towing, but that's just for summer. And electric costs for three cars averages around $60/mo, a dramatic drop from $600/mo with two gas hogs. Then there's zero maintenance besides tires every 3-4 years and brake pads around 150,000 miles.
Oh and they're fast - your 5.0 F150 and every single 5.0 Mustang ever made would still be sitting on the line while the Tesla is halfway down the 1/4 mile track.
I understand the combustion engine purists who love the feel and sound of a good old American muscle car (albeit still slow...lots of noise, but no GO!), but what I don't understand are those that are anti-EV for a reason they can't even explain. They just mumble "buh, buh, GAS!"
I'm good with my 5.0 hitting just under 11 in a 1/4.. A good tuner program does wonders.. And I have an outback for 35 mpg if I go on trips.. I use less than $40 week myself in gas.. Only go out to town at most twice a week,, mainly once.. I never get over 55/60 driving anyway.. Unless go to Lexington then I'll go 65/70.. My truck is obnoxiously loud though lol.. Cut the converters off and pretty much straight outs.. I do want a turbo sub later on..I fell into these cars while shopping for a more gas efficient ride several years ago. Commuting in a Wrangler (lifted) and a Suburban (boat) at $600/mo had me looking. Came across our first EV 4 years ago, then added two more. Still have an old RAM 2500 for camper towing, but that's just for summer. And electric costs for three cars averages around $60/mo, a dramatic drop from $600/mo with two gas hogs. Then there's zero maintenance besides tires every 3-4 years and brake pads around 150,000 miles.
Oh and they're fast - your 5.0 F150 and every single 5.0 Mustang ever made would still be sitting on the line while the Tesla is halfway down the 1/4 mile track.
I understand the combustion engine purists who love the feel and sound of a good old American muscle car (albeit still slow...lots of noise, but no GO!), but what I don't understand are those that are anti-EV for a reason they can't even explain. They just mumble "buh, buh, GAS!"
I commuted to school in an SS (shoes and Socks)
I just think finding a charging station and waiting for it charge would be a hassle. I believe car makers should invest more into hybrids at this point. I believe they would be more suitable for more people.I fell into these cars while shopping for a more gas efficient ride several years ago. Commuting in a Wrangler (lifted) and a Suburban (boat) at $600/mo had me looking. Came across our first EV 4 years ago, then added two more. Still have an old RAM 2500 for camper towing, but that's just for summer. And electric costs for three cars averages around $60/mo, a dramatic drop from $600/mo with two gas hogs. Then there's zero maintenance besides tires every 3-4 years and brake pads around 150,000 miles.
Oh and they're fast - your 5.0 F150 and every single 5.0 Mustang ever made would still be sitting on the line while the Tesla is halfway down the 1/4 mile track.
I understand the combustion engine purists who love the feel and sound of a good old American muscle car (albeit still slow...lots of noise, but no GO!), but what I don't understand are those that are anti-EV for a reason they can't even explain. They just mumble "buh, buh, GAS!"
What’s the cost on replacing a battery? I hear horror stories.I fell into these cars while shopping for a more gas efficient ride several years ago. Commuting in a Wrangler (lifted) and a Suburban (boat) at $600/mo had me looking. Came across our first EV 4 years ago, then added two more. Still have an old RAM 2500 for camper towing, but that's just for summer. And electric costs for three cars averages around $60/mo, a dramatic drop from $600/mo with two gas hogs. Then there's zero maintenance besides tires every 3-4 years and brake pads around 150,000 miles.
Oh and they're fast - your 5.0 F150 and every single 5.0 Mustang ever made would still be sitting on the line while the Tesla is halfway down the 1/4 mile track.
I understand the combustion engine purists who love the feel and sound of a good old American muscle car (albeit still slow...lots of noise, but no GO!), but what I don't understand are those that are anti-EV for a reason they can't even explain. They just mumble "buh, buh, GAS!"
How many miles do you get on a charge and the life of the battery. As bad as people say?
Woke huh......I don't have gas cars anymore, so no idea what this "run out of gas" thing even means.
If they break down a gas guzzling flat bed has to tow them
I'd like to see the investment into hydrogen technology
Ignorance, especially that of the willful kind, is funny.
I've never had to replace a battery. My first Tesla is now 10 years old and 92,000 miles. 96% battery capacity. Still gets 240 miles to the full charge.
My second one, a 2017 with 55,000 miles still gets 320 miles on a full charge. No issues.
My wife's 2021 with 26,00 miles gets 340 miles on a full charge. No issues.
We charge each car maybe once per week, and only to 80%. Total cost per month averages about $60 for all three cars.
I just gave you three data points that span 10 years for one car, 8 years for another, and 3 years on the last.
(NOTE: Based on notifications for people quoting me on this thread, it's looking like I'm about to go into a nice run of idiotic, ignorant responses....already saw one - "woke". WTF does that even mean? I bought EVs to save money, not to save the planet! I didn't buy EVs because I wanted to identify as one. Some of my fellow Kentuckians really embarrass me to the point where I find myself not wanting to admit where I'm from...)
I don't need a charging station. I have a 72A charging "station" in my garage. In KY and in the south in general you'll have less public stations because of the epidemic of political willful ignorance.
And Tesla's network of superchargers is massive. We've taken all three of our EVs from CO to KY and back over the last few years. Aside from the older model, the newer ones got us there and back faster than the gas Suburban did prior to our EV days.
Why? I ask seriously out of intense curiosity. Not trying to trap you into anything, just really want to know why so many southern folks are anti-EV.
I'm sure, and I understand the purists and respect your classic car love (I've owned many myself).
I could have kept my gas guzzlers and bragged about how I could afford $600 a month in gas and probably $150 a month in maintenance.
Owning an EV isn't some snotty rich folk talk, contrary to your weird thoughts on the matter.
Doesn't impress me, just like an EV doesn't impress you. Each to their own (and the SS Camaro is frankly a junk heap that makes a lot of noise...).
I am not against them at all. I currently drive a Tundra TRD Pro Hybrid. and I work for a company that will likely soon be making EV's. My only concern or questions would be if I were to be going on a long trip:
1. How many charging stations are there available? Not necessarily the number available but how far apart are they?
2. How much does it cost to recharge?
3. How long do you typically have to wait if you are pretty low?
4. Is there ever an issue with several cars being in line in front of you, causing you to have to wait for a long time?
Or nuclear. But you'd still have rednecks running around screaming "DRILL BABY DRILL" (even though they have zero skin in the game for the oil industry....).
Just looking at the responses here says it all. No one has yet to explain why these gas cars are better. It's almost like some kind of, hmmmm, political poisoning is going around in the southern states of the US.
I can tell you why my EVs are better - $600 / month in gas previously (two cars - a Wrangler and Suburban)....now $60 / month in electric for all three cars. And this doesn't account for zero maintenance fees. Oh and my electric company gave us a $500 check when we had our EV charger installed, and just gave us our annual $50/EV account credit ($150 total for three cars). Our off-peak nighttime charging rate is only 0.07 cents/kwh - we schedule our cars to charge starting at 11 pm while we sleep.
Back to Pope's gas issue - shocks me no one stopped to help. He'd have likely given that someone a game or two of bench tickets for some of the earlier games.
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I had to use an EV car when my wife’s car was in the shop NEVER EVER AGAIN! I will never ever buy one of those hunk of junks. It got 240 on a full charge I had to spend 1.5 hours to charge ( at a fast charger) it costed me $30 to charge. My personal car is a hybrid that’s the way to go. I get any where from 505 to 540 miles per tank of gas. I average anywhere from 45-60 miles per gallon. It’s costs me no more than $20 to fill up and I’m at the gas station for no longer than 5 mins!