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A new EV report is worth reading

By Mike Huckabee

July 14, 2022
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With gas prices at record highs, a new Consumer Reports survey found that 36% of Americans say they are planning to buy or lease an EV, or considering it. I suspect this is the real reason why gas prices are at record highs.

https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/interest-in-electric-vehicles-and-low-carbon-fuels-survey-a8457332578/

But they might want to try renting one first, to make sure they know what they’re getting into. We’re seeing a growing number of stories lately about people who’ve put the electric vehicles that President Biden is trying to force us to drive to practical testing, with shockingly bad results. I told you about the trailer towing test, where the estimated range immediately started dropping until the driver had to turn around and come back before the electric pickup died.

https://www.westernjournal.com/journalists-tow-camper-behind-electric-truck-end-stunning-failure-make-85-miles/

Here’s someone else who tried that, with similar dire results.

https://www.westernjournal.com/couple-towed-trailer-behind-80000-electric-truck-stop-every-100-miles-2700-mile-trip/

We’ve also seen several stories of nightmare long distance trips in rented EVs that turned into days of panicked searches for charging stations. But there are too many stories to keep up with them all, so here’s just a quick round-up of a few of the more recent:

In the new JD Powers Initial Quality Study, the EV brand Polestar ranked last among 36 brands, with Tesla tied at #30.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/the-number-of-new-vehicle-problems-has-hit-a-record-high-new-study-says/ar-AAZkoKl

It's reported that GM’s new HummerEV produces more CO2 per mile driven than some gas-powered sedans.

https://www.inputmag.com/tech/gmc-hummer-ev-carbon-dioxide-emissions-electric-truck

Not long after the president of Toyota said that EVs are over-hyped, Toyota issued a recall of its new electric bZ4X SUVs because the wheels are coming off. No, that’s not a metaphorical comment on the EV movement. The wheels are literally falling off.

https://www.westernjournal.com/now-wheels-wont-stay-toyotas-new-electric-car-dangerously-fails-results-massive-recall/

And if your intent in buying an EV is to help the environment, Issues & Insights has some “everything you know is wrong” info you should see. For instance, when you factor in the carbon footprint of the manufacturing process and the need to dispose of spent batteries, electric cars can be worse for the environment than classic cars or even a new gas-powered car.

https://issuesinsights.com/2022/07/05/confirmed-again-the-green-agenda-is-taking-us-backward/

And none of this even addresses the mastodon in the room: how are we going to charge tens of millions of electric vehicles when power companies even in Texas are warning people to turn off their lights, raise their thermostats and don't use their appliances during daylight hours to avoid widespread blackouts and brownouts due to "green energy" sources being unable to meet current power demands? 

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Comments 51-56 of 56

  • Alan Johns

    07/14/2022 02:26 PM

    I've driven a battery-powered "vehicle" for nearly 15 years. Ask anyone whose limited mobility is dependent upon a power-chair about the law of diminishing returns for rechargeable batteries. Unless the material composition is absolutely unlike every other type of rechargeable (I suspect some properties are common to all)... there comes a point in battery life where you're "feeding" it TWICE as much and getting HALF or less the expected use. Long before you reach that point, the efficiency drops, then plummets. Contrast that with the strain gasoline engines (don't) put on an antiquated power grid. Without updating power grid infrastructure first, moving to all EV is at the very least a catastrophe in the planning.

  • Terrie O'Neal

    07/14/2022 02:10 PM

    Dear Mike and Staff - Thankyou for the 'stinks to high heaven' reports. I am sick and tired of these crooks 'appearing' to get by with their treasonous acts to our country. Thankyou for sparing more Hunter Biden- rotten egg- antics. I am praying that the Lord exposes them- and they get what they deserve as traitors.
    Thankyou for all you do - and for you honesty about being done reporting all this putrified garbage.
    You are faithful! Sincerely, GramGramdo- smile

  • Keith Watts

    07/14/2022 01:19 PM

    Mike- Regarding EV's- Typically, the EV battery has a 10 year warrantee. When you first buy a new EV, the range will, most likely, be as advertised. The LiPO batteries will degrade and lose capacity over time which means that the car's range will also degrade. An EV with a 250 mile range may only get 150-200 miles after 5 years, not to mention losses due to the heater and AC. Finally, a replacement EV battery is anywhere from $15000 to $25000. So, expect a used EV with little or no warrantee left on the battery to be worth close to nothing. No EV's for me.

  • Diane Massad

    07/14/2022 01:16 PM

    Gov. Huckabee, I am so fortunate to have this 'route' to offer a comment...so easily...via your website/N/L. Thank-You!
    Then, your brain's whirls and gears are amazing. Your governmental service, your adeptness from broadcasting and then people management from your religious service and beliefs....all make your communications 'pieces' ~ so solid.
    YOU ARE a National Treasure!!
    Now, I am wondering [my suggestion] that your and Pres. Trump pair up for 2024. One of you the lead and the other...balancing the leadership duo. Trump needs tethering...at times [don't we all] ? And the depth of experience and wisdom...in both of you...WOW!! What a ticket?!!
    Might you consider this? No need to write to answer...just DO IT!!
    So value your hours of reading, writing and 'mulling'...all three skills priceless!!

  • John Byrum

    07/14/2022 01:08 PM

    Mike Huckabee,
    Thanks for being the truth teller in this crazy world of today.
    Some years ago when you were running for President you stopped in Spartanburg, S.C. and had lunch at The Beacon restaurant. I was a photographer for the local paper at the time and spent a little time in conversation with you and a couple of other local folks. That's a fond memory for myself.
    I have heard the reason democrats keep closing the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline is because a fellow democrat Warren Buffett owns the majority stock in the rail road company transporting the oil from north to south. I have not seen confirmation of this information. What are your thoughts or knowledge on this topic. John Byrum

  • Ronald Pence

    07/14/2022 12:52 PM

    Even with high gas prices, I will not buy an electric vehicle. 1. It costs alot to recharge them. 2. To replace the batteries costs a fortune. 3. Our power grid is maxed out now and will not support the added drain. 4. I have seen pictures of electric cars sitting in a field while the fluids leak out of the batteries that are too expensive to replace. Where is the savings in any of this government push?

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A new EV report is worth reading

By Mike Huckabee

July 14, 2022
|

With gas prices at record highs, a new Consumer Reports survey found that 36% of Americans say they are planning to buy or lease an EV, or considering it. I suspect this is the real reason why gas prices are at record highs.

https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/interest-in-electric-vehicles-and-low-carbon-fuels-survey-a8457332578/

But they might want to try renting one first, to make sure they know what they’re getting into. We’re seeing a growing number of stories lately about people who’ve put the electric vehicles that President Biden is trying to force us to drive to practical testing, with shockingly bad results. I told you about the trailer towing test, where the estimated range immediately started dropping until the driver had to turn around and come back before the electric pickup died.

https://www.westernjournal.com/journalists-tow-camper-behind-electric-truck-end-stunning-failure-make-85-miles/

Here’s someone else who tried that, with similar dire results.

https://www.westernjournal.com/couple-towed-trailer-behind-80000-electric-truck-stop-every-100-miles-2700-mile-trip/

We’ve also seen several stories of nightmare long distance trips in rented EVs that turned into days of panicked searches for charging stations. But there are too many stories to keep up with them all, so here’s just a quick round-up of a few of the more recent:

In the new JD Powers Initial Quality Study, the EV brand Polestar ranked last among 36 brands, with Tesla tied at #30.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/the-number-of-new-vehicle-problems-has-hit-a-record-high-new-study-says/ar-AAZkoKl

It's reported that GM’s new HummerEV produces more CO2 per mile driven than some gas-powered sedans.

https://www.inputmag.com/tech/gmc-hummer-ev-carbon-dioxide-emissions-electric-truck

Not long after the president of Toyota said that EVs are over-hyped, Toyota issued a recall of its new electric bZ4X SUVs because the wheels are coming off. No, that’s not a metaphorical comment on the EV movement. The wheels are literally falling off.

https://www.westernjournal.com/now-wheels-wont-stay-toyotas-new-electric-car-dangerously-fails-results-massive-recall/

And if your intent in buying an EV is to help the environment, Issues & Insights has some “everything you know is wrong” info you should see. For instance, when you factor in the carbon footprint of the manufacturing process and the need to dispose of spent batteries, electric cars can be worse for the environment than classic cars or even a new gas-powered car.

https://issuesinsights.com/2022/07/05/confirmed-again-the-green-agenda-is-taking-us-backward/

And none of this even addresses the mastodon in the room: how are we going to charge tens of millions of electric vehicles when power companies even in Texas are warning people to turn off their lights, raise their thermostats and don't use their appliances during daylight hours to avoid widespread blackouts and brownouts due to "green energy" sources being unable to meet current power demands? 

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Comments 51-56 of 56

  • Alan Johns

    07/14/2022 02:26 PM

    I've driven a battery-powered "vehicle" for nearly 15 years. Ask anyone whose limited mobility is dependent upon a power-chair about the law of diminishing returns for rechargeable batteries. Unless the material composition is absolutely unlike every other type of rechargeable (I suspect some properties are common to all)... there comes a point in battery life where you're "feeding" it TWICE as much and getting HALF or less the expected use. Long before you reach that point, the efficiency drops, then plummets. Contrast that with the strain gasoline engines (don't) put on an antiquated power grid. Without updating power grid infrastructure first, moving to all EV is at the very least a catastrophe in the planning.

  • Terrie O'Neal

    07/14/2022 02:10 PM

    Dear Mike and Staff - Thankyou for the 'stinks to high heaven' reports. I am sick and tired of these crooks 'appearing' to get by with their treasonous acts to our country. Thankyou for sparing more Hunter Biden- rotten egg- antics. I am praying that the Lord exposes them- and they get what they deserve as traitors.
    Thankyou for all you do - and for you honesty about being done reporting all this putrified garbage.
    You are faithful! Sincerely, GramGramdo- smile

  • Keith Watts

    07/14/2022 01:19 PM

    Mike- Regarding EV's- Typically, the EV battery has a 10 year warrantee. When you first buy a new EV, the range will, most likely, be as advertised. The LiPO batteries will degrade and lose capacity over time which means that the car's range will also degrade. An EV with a 250 mile range may only get 150-200 miles after 5 years, not to mention losses due to the heater and AC. Finally, a replacement EV battery is anywhere from $15000 to $25000. So, expect a used EV with little or no warrantee left on the battery to be worth close to nothing. No EV's for me.

  • Diane Massad

    07/14/2022 01:16 PM

    Gov. Huckabee, I am so fortunate to have this 'route' to offer a comment...so easily...via your website/N/L. Thank-You!
    Then, your brain's whirls and gears are amazing. Your governmental service, your adeptness from broadcasting and then people management from your religious service and beliefs....all make your communications 'pieces' ~ so solid.
    YOU ARE a National Treasure!!
    Now, I am wondering [my suggestion] that your and Pres. Trump pair up for 2024. One of you the lead and the other...balancing the leadership duo. Trump needs tethering...at times [don't we all] ? And the depth of experience and wisdom...in both of you...WOW!! What a ticket?!!
    Might you consider this? No need to write to answer...just DO IT!!
    So value your hours of reading, writing and 'mulling'...all three skills priceless!!

  • John Byrum

    07/14/2022 01:08 PM

    Mike Huckabee,
    Thanks for being the truth teller in this crazy world of today.
    Some years ago when you were running for President you stopped in Spartanburg, S.C. and had lunch at The Beacon restaurant. I was a photographer for the local paper at the time and spent a little time in conversation with you and a couple of other local folks. That's a fond memory for myself.
    I have heard the reason democrats keep closing the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline is because a fellow democrat Warren Buffett owns the majority stock in the rail road company transporting the oil from north to south. I have not seen confirmation of this information. What are your thoughts or knowledge on this topic. John Byrum

  • Ronald Pence

    07/14/2022 12:52 PM

    Even with high gas prices, I will not buy an electric vehicle. 1. It costs alot to recharge them. 2. To replace the batteries costs a fortune. 3. Our power grid is maxed out now and will not support the added drain. 4. I have seen pictures of electric cars sitting in a field while the fluids leak out of the batteries that are too expensive to replace. Where is the savings in any of this government push?

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    A new EV report is worth reading

    By Mike Huckabee

    July 14, 2022
    |

    With gas prices at record highs, a new Consumer Reports survey found that 36% of Americans say they are planning to buy or lease an EV, or considering it. I suspect this is the real reason why gas prices are at record highs.

    https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/interest-in-electric-vehicles-and-low-carbon-fuels-survey-a8457332578/

    But they might want to try renting one first, to make sure they know what they’re getting into. We’re seeing a growing number of stories lately about people who’ve put the electric vehicles that President Biden is trying to force us to drive to practical testing, with shockingly bad results. I told you about the trailer towing test, where the estimated range immediately started dropping until the driver had to turn around and come back before the electric pickup died.

    https://www.westernjournal.com/journalists-tow-camper-behind-electric-truck-end-stunning-failure-make-85-miles/

    Here’s someone else who tried that, with similar dire results.

    https://www.westernjournal.com/couple-towed-trailer-behind-80000-electric-truck-stop-every-100-miles-2700-mile-trip/

    We’ve also seen several stories of nightmare long distance trips in rented EVs that turned into days of panicked searches for charging stations. But there are too many stories to keep up with them all, so here’s just a quick round-up of a few of the more recent:

    In the new JD Powers Initial Quality Study, the EV brand Polestar ranked last among 36 brands, with Tesla tied at #30.

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/the-number-of-new-vehicle-problems-has-hit-a-record-high-new-study-says/ar-AAZkoKl

    It's reported that GM’s new HummerEV produces more CO2 per mile driven than some gas-powered sedans.

    https://www.inputmag.com/tech/gmc-hummer-ev-carbon-dioxide-emissions-electric-truck

    Not long after the president of Toyota said that EVs are over-hyped, Toyota issued a recall of its new electric bZ4X SUVs because the wheels are coming off. No, that’s not a metaphorical comment on the EV movement. The wheels are literally falling off.

    https://www.westernjournal.com/now-wheels-wont-stay-toyotas-new-electric-car-dangerously-fails-results-massive-recall/

    And if your intent in buying an EV is to help the environment, Issues & Insights has some “everything you know is wrong” info you should see. For instance, when you factor in the carbon footprint of the manufacturing process and the need to dispose of spent batteries, electric cars can be worse for the environment than classic cars or even a new gas-powered car.

    https://issuesinsights.com/2022/07/05/confirmed-again-the-green-agenda-is-taking-us-backward/

    And none of this even addresses the mastodon in the room: how are we going to charge tens of millions of electric vehicles when power companies even in Texas are warning people to turn off their lights, raise their thermostats and don't use their appliances during daylight hours to avoid widespread blackouts and brownouts due to "green energy" sources being unable to meet current power demands? 

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    Comments 51-56 of 56

    • Alan Johns

      07/14/2022 02:26 PM

      I've driven a battery-powered "vehicle" for nearly 15 years. Ask anyone whose limited mobility is dependent upon a power-chair about the law of diminishing returns for rechargeable batteries. Unless the material composition is absolutely unlike every other type of rechargeable (I suspect some properties are common to all)... there comes a point in battery life where you're "feeding" it TWICE as much and getting HALF or less the expected use. Long before you reach that point, the efficiency drops, then plummets. Contrast that with the strain gasoline engines (don't) put on an antiquated power grid. Without updating power grid infrastructure first, moving to all EV is at the very least a catastrophe in the planning.

    • Terrie O'Neal

      07/14/2022 02:10 PM

      Dear Mike and Staff - Thankyou for the 'stinks to high heaven' reports. I am sick and tired of these crooks 'appearing' to get by with their treasonous acts to our country. Thankyou for sparing more Hunter Biden- rotten egg- antics. I am praying that the Lord exposes them- and they get what they deserve as traitors.
      Thankyou for all you do - and for you honesty about being done reporting all this putrified garbage.
      You are faithful! Sincerely, GramGramdo- smile

    • Keith Watts

      07/14/2022 01:19 PM

      Mike- Regarding EV's- Typically, the EV battery has a 10 year warrantee. When you first buy a new EV, the range will, most likely, be as advertised. The LiPO batteries will degrade and lose capacity over time which means that the car's range will also degrade. An EV with a 250 mile range may only get 150-200 miles after 5 years, not to mention losses due to the heater and AC. Finally, a replacement EV battery is anywhere from $15000 to $25000. So, expect a used EV with little or no warrantee left on the battery to be worth close to nothing. No EV's for me.

    • Diane Massad

      07/14/2022 01:16 PM

      Gov. Huckabee, I am so fortunate to have this 'route' to offer a comment...so easily...via your website/N/L. Thank-You!
      Then, your brain's whirls and gears are amazing. Your governmental service, your adeptness from broadcasting and then people management from your religious service and beliefs....all make your communications 'pieces' ~ so solid.
      YOU ARE a National Treasure!!
      Now, I am wondering [my suggestion] that your and Pres. Trump pair up for 2024. One of you the lead and the other...balancing the leadership duo. Trump needs tethering...at times [don't we all] ? And the depth of experience and wisdom...in both of you...WOW!! What a ticket?!!
      Might you consider this? No need to write to answer...just DO IT!!
      So value your hours of reading, writing and 'mulling'...all three skills priceless!!

    • John Byrum

      07/14/2022 01:08 PM

      Mike Huckabee,
      Thanks for being the truth teller in this crazy world of today.
      Some years ago when you were running for President you stopped in Spartanburg, S.C. and had lunch at The Beacon restaurant. I was a photographer for the local paper at the time and spent a little time in conversation with you and a couple of other local folks. That's a fond memory for myself.
      I have heard the reason democrats keep closing the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline is because a fellow democrat Warren Buffett owns the majority stock in the rail road company transporting the oil from north to south. I have not seen confirmation of this information. What are your thoughts or knowledge on this topic. John Byrum

    • Ronald Pence

      07/14/2022 12:52 PM

      Even with high gas prices, I will not buy an electric vehicle. 1. It costs alot to recharge them. 2. To replace the batteries costs a fortune. 3. Our power grid is maxed out now and will not support the added drain. 4. I have seen pictures of electric cars sitting in a field while the fluids leak out of the batteries that are too expensive to replace. Where is the savings in any of this government push?

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