Grandpa Ronnie Visits The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo

When a major EV and battery expo takes place at the same time as EV charging station maker Ecotality files for bankruptcy, it’s a good question as to how much of the EV and hybrid vehicle industry is truly sustainable and how much exists solely to chase government incentives, but there is no question that it’s a substantial industry, even if, according to the most optimistic forecasts, cars and trucks with electric drive will never make up more than a fraction of annual sales.

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  • Analoggrotto Tell us you aren't vying for more Hyundai corporate favoritism without telling us. That Ioniq N test drive must have really gotten your hearts.
  • Master Baiter EV mandates running into the realities of charging infrastructure, limited range, cost and consumer preferences. Who could possibly have predicted that?
  • Jkross22 Our experience is that the idea of leasing/owning an EV is better than the experience of getting a closer look at them and coming away underwhelmed.
  • Ajla I never thought I'd advocate for an alphanumeric but "Junior" is a terrible name.
  • Arthur Dailey So pay moving costs, pay penalties or continue to pay for space in the RenCen, and purchase all new furniture and equipment. Rather than just consolidating in place and subleasing. Another brilliant business decision.