Comments by "John Dough" (@johndough201) on "Side-by-side comparison | Gasoline vs electric vehicle costs using San Diego fuel prices" video.

  1. Where do the raw materials for the ev batteries come from? Is the U.S. dependent on foreign sources to provide those raw materials in the future? How much does it cost to produce the electricity required to charge an ev? How much does it cost to build the chargers? How much does it cost to build the ev featured in this report? How many miles is that ev expected to last over it's lifetime? How is that ev disposed of when it's useful life is over? How are the batteries disposed of? Are new replacement batteries expensive? Is it possible for hobbyists, home-based mechanics or independent garages to repair these ev's? Is the cost of ev maintenance expensive? Are replacement parts for ev's plentiful and easily available? How does the cost of ev maintenance compare to conventional gasoline or diesel vehicles? Do ev's have warranties that require the consumer to have their vehicles serviced exclusively at the dealership? How reliable are ev's? How safe are ev's Are the batteries in ev's safe? Can ev's be recycled like vintage gas powered cars? Will the U.S. power grid be able to supply enough energy for future demand? Most of these questions were not answered by this reporter. Why is that?
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