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No, towing is a real issue with an EV, given all the stops for charging. And you aren't doing a quick 20 minute charge in a full size truck towing(and nevermind the space needed to facilitate that). If you need to tow, an EV makes little sense. But not that many people need to tow.
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How is that different from having to fill up every 150-200 miles with a ICE truck? Same problems just overblowing it for one platform over another. And yes I know, I own a Ford truck and understand towing quite well. There narratives floating around are really one-sided and don't speak to the realities of both platforms.
Just had a buddy come down from Calgary for Christmas and he scoffed at our EV. Had nothing but bad things to say about it... until he experienced it for himself. Went from being an absolute hater to potential customer because he got to see firsthand that most of the press out there is total bull####. I wish I could have got him in my employee's Rivian. You compare apples to apples and there is a lot more discussion to be had, usually coming down to preference or motivation.
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And the Airstream idea, in a world of infinite resources might make sense. But adding a massive battery to something you use a handful of times a year is wasteful.
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In your opinion. Some people may appreciate the platform. For example, if you're boondocking and you have that massive battery and solar plant working in your favor you could stay off grid for as long as your water and black tank allows. The benefits are actually quite intriguing.
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Are there solutions? Sure. But they are far from ideal, and it's OK if some use cases aren't solved yet. It's not a big deal, no need to pretend the problem isn't a problem. I don't think we should be spending money and research on edge cases.
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No one is pretending the problem doesn't exist, just pointing out that the same problem for ICE engines is being completely discounted and ignored while the EV problem is being amplified. I want to see equitable coverage of the problem rather than pointing at one and laughing about it having a small dick when the other has its pants around its ankles showing how off their "innie." And don't discount edge cases. Edge cases are where the break throughs and innovation happen.