Charging an EV is not the real problem, its more chronic than that.
We've known that climate change was a thing for a very, very long time. I have a feeling that any efforts to stem climate change will be too little, too late because we've seen loads of plans, few agreements and very little implimentation.
There are nearly 8 billion people on this planet and all of them need food, water, shelter, lighting, heating, transport and a plethora of electronics, not to mention plastic and metal items in all shapes, sizes and colours. Thats the issue, we are the problem. To think that we can carry on as 'normal' consuming at the rate that we do is ignoring reality, we can't and we have to think of a different way to live because current solutions are a cul de sac, a dead end, literally. The question to ask might be, " What do you do with 8 billion angry people who have no resources?"
I know I'm part of the problem and not really a part of the solution, looking around the house I should think that we could loose a couple of skip loads of stuff without batting an eyelid. The reflex to instantly consume a shiny when its offered is compelling. Thats how ingrained consuming is in me. I wonder whether there will be any worthwhile solutions until the principle of consumerism to support ever growing economies is dumped.
The EV is an example of normal consumerism where the emphasis of the USP has been shifted onto climate change, its like being sympathetic with climate change. My neighbours have an EV and a charging point. They feel better that with the EV and recycling their rubbish, they are doing their bit for the planet. No lifestyle changes took place with this purchase. They are however pre-empting government policy, maybe thats a good thing.
I'm aged and I drive a diesel car with a nearly 600 mile range if I drive carefully. When it eventually fails I won't be able to afford a replacement, especially not an EV, not on my predicted pension, so I might view it as economic descrimination. When you're two and half miles from the nearest convenience store and the bus service has been removed, its a bit of a problem, although supermarkets do deliver. Its more than that though, it is isolating, because it means that I will no longer be able to visit far distant children and relatives.
Someone earlier suggested getting rid of the motorcar and to a degree this could make a huge difference to mobility, and provide a platform for EV or hydrogen vehicles to serve a local population. If these local transport operations were then connected to a national integrated network so that it was possible to use public transport across the UK then I wouldn't need a car would I? Obviously it needs the 'Gammons' to accept the concept of supporting such a system for the public good and not try to see it as a gravy train.
I would hope that such a transport system would encourage local industry and as a result encourage local communitties, but it is a hope more than anything.
I don't think I'd like 'Cars_as_a_Service, Uber style, self-driving or otherwise, but most households have a car for every adult. Do we really need to have our own car in future?
Off to have a look at 'News from Nowhere'.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
