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Originally Posted by Muta
Anyone else impressed by the design of the Ioniq 5? Gorgeous lines.
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I think it looks fantastic and that platform for Hyundai/Kia seems to be awesome. I like the Hyundai better than the Kia for styling but the Kia is marginally better for interior features. The Genesis model looks to be very exciting from reviews that I have seen out of South Korea.
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Originally Posted by powderjunkie
Re-charging is a pretty minor logistical problem with myriad possible solutions as demand requires.
I think destination/attraction based charging could be much faster and more convenient than gassing up. Possible solutions:
1. valet parking - yes, it will cost a bit more, but it would be especially convenient in a ski-hill situation. Self-parking is a terrible waste of space when everyone leaves 6 ft between cars (despite employing parking attendants to prevent it). Most ski resorts already charge for regular parking, and we may not be far behind here. AV tech may eventually reduce staffing requirements.
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It will be interesting to see how destination charging plays out and develops. Businesses are not going to invest a huge sum of money into charging infrastructure without monetizing it. Even with a for-profit model I'm not sure if places like Lake Louise Resort will be interested in making a huge upfront investment to expand charging in the next 3 or 4 years. It is going to require a huge investment/subsidy program from the government or a partnership with some sort of charging company or both.