Driverless Cars....Why!!!

[BlueWales]

Tesla Model S, from memory, can do 300 miles.

Who the ferk are Tesla ?

Who would spend shed loads of money on new untested technology ?

Untested in the real world I mean not on closed roads and labs.

I won't be buying one in the remnants of my lifetime that's for sure.

[blue matt]

Who the ferk are Tesla ?

Not sure if this is serious ? ? ?

have a quick google

[BlueWales]

Not sure if this is serious ? ? ?

have a quick google

Totally serious but I am an old git.

As I said above I don't think I'll be buying one in my remaining lifetime.

How much do they cost ? More than a Ford Focus I'll wager.

[Badly Ironed Shirt]

Who the ferk are Tesla ?

Who would spend shed loads of money on new untested technology ?

Untested in the real world I mean not on closed roads and labs.

I won't be buying one in the remnants of my lifetime that's for sure.

If you don't know who Tesla are, then I am completely unsurprised that your view on electric cars is so blinkered.

The technology has been tested - earlier you were on about the range, and this is being addressed. How old are you, by the way? If you are older than 55, then I think it is possible that you will go through life without owning an electric car. If you are younger, then I think you will have little choice in the matter.

[Rjk]

If you don't know who Tesla are, then I am completely unsurprised that your view on electric cars is so blinkered.

The technology has been tested - earlier you were on about the range, and this is being addressed. How old are you, by the way? If you are older than 55, then I think it is possible that you will go through life without owning an electric car. If you are younger, then I think you will have little choice in the matter.

Owning might not be the model of the future, pay per journey is more likely

[Badly Ironed Shirt]

Owning might not be the model of the future, pay per journey is more likely

If we are talking about driverless cars, then I agree. The conversation seems to have deviated onto electric cars a little.

[BlueWales]

If you don't know who Tesla are, then I am completely unsurprised that your view on electric cars is so blinkered.

The technology has been tested - earlier you were on about the range, and this is being addressed. How old are you, by the way? If you are older than 55, then I think it is possible that you will go through life without owning an electric car. If you are younger, then I think you will have little choice in the matter.

Thanks BIS. I'm actually 65 and as neither my grandparents or my parents got into their 70's and I have suffered a heart attack ,
pneumonia and have type 2 diabetes plus a few minor ailments then I think my one year old petrol Honda CRV will see me out !

On Andrew Marr yesterday the Green Party leader said in effect " Electric cars are fine but how the electricity they use is generated is the issue. "

Add in the massive infrastructure work needed to set up charging points in garages and peoples homes then it could be a while
before they are totally common and affordable rather than a gimmick.

I hope I have to buy one but I think my personal odds are against it.

My current target is to live until 23rd April 2027.

[Rjk]

Who the ferk are Tesla ?

Who would spend shed loads of money on new untested technology ?

Untested in the real world I mean not on closed roads and labs.

I won't be buying one in the remnants of my lifetime that's for sure.

I think you may be surprised