Let the slagging begin - I think I'd like one, for the color alone: The new EV 500 Abarth-e
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Steve Thomas
True Classic
or maybe, you know, buy some paint and use it on a proper car?
kmead
Old enough to know better
And we’re off!!!!
tvmaster
True Classic
Didn‘t take long! lol
ng_randolph
Bjorn H
I heard that it was a little old lady from Pasadena...
@tvmaster's post is about the next generation 500, which by some reports is coming the the US in 2024. When my current 500e is due for replacement.
carl
True Classic
I'd be really impressed if you could alter the engine sound generator to other models such as a the Kawasaki three cylinder two stroke 500.
Will the Abarth version be sold in the US? Pretty expensive for a not fast car. Not really a hot hatch, maybe just a hot commuter....in looks?
Will the Abarth version be sold in the US? Pretty expensive for a not fast car. Not really a hot hatch, maybe just a hot commuter....in looks?
tvmaster
True Classic
Faster than the electric Mini. hehe. The car can play jingles, so I'm certain there's a way for customization, if not, someone will hack whatever the stock fx are...
Bryce-o-rama
True Classic
I watch The Late Bake Show and saw that episode. I love both the Acid Green and Poison Blue colors of the launch edition. I would drive one of these.
Chris-St Louis
Daily Driver
Its fun watching luddites talk **** about EVs from their kerosene lamps.
Funny thing, most if not all have never even sat in one.
Funny thing, most if not all have never even sat in one.
dllubin
Don
The last one I was in was an EV1 that my friend leased from GM. It was actually not too bad considering the technology at the time. He had a relatively short commute (~20mi.) and we worked at a company that had set up EV charging very early on. He and this woman who built an EV out of a RAV4 (popular conversion then) were the only takers for the "free" commute.
Chris-St Louis
Daily Driver
Thing are a whole lot different now.
EVs will finally give us true energy independence.
tvmaster
True Classic
Yeah? Where’s the lithium coming from…Thing are a whole lot different now.
EVs will finally give us true energy independence.
Chris-St Louis
Daily Driver
Oh this tired Oil Company bullshit.
Unlike gasoline batteries can and will be made from materials we don't even know yet what works well.However, even now Lithium allows the united States to be sustainably self reliant.
How come no one ever asks where the rhodium, and palladium is coming from for the status quo.
Got any other talking points you need debunked?
DOE Invests Millions in America’s Massive Lithium-Production Potential
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday took a huge step forward in its effort to shore up America’s domestic supply of battery-grade lithium—a substance that is indispensable to our transition to a clean-energy economy. Lithium, which, after a refi
One of the Largest Known Lithium Deposits in US Identified at American Battery Technology Company Tonopah Flats Property - Inferred Resource Estimated through S-K 1300 Compliant Study
/PRNewswire/ -- American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) (OTCQX: ABML), an American critical battery materials company that is commercializing both its...
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tvmaster
True Classic
Your preaching to the converted son, but in a most offensive way. When I see American car companies trying to control land in foreign countries because of battery material, it doesn’t necessarily make me believe we’re “self-sufficient”
www.cnbc.com
energyx.com
www.statista.com
The question was “where’s“ the lithium coming from. It’s not coming from us at the moment. Maybe one day when the Salton Sea is mined, but not now. But we get it, you love EV, hate oil companies, and don’t want American‘s to die fighting for oil. Let’s hope they don‘t have to fight for lithium too…
Meanwhile, how about that new, 500 Abarth E?
When I see American car companies trying to control land in foreign countries because of battery material, it doesn’t necessarily make me believe we’re “self-sufficient”
The 'land grab' for lithium is just getting started with GM deal, says EV materials expert
As automakers scale up their electric vehicle production, they will also have to compete to control access to minerals critical for production, like lithium.
www.cnbc.com
Will we run out of lithium? - EnergyX | Energy Exploration Technologies, Inc.
Inability to produce lithium would result in severe delays to the roll out and implementation of electric transport and renewable power...
energyx.com
Lithium global reserves top countries 2023 | Statista
In 2023, reserves of lithium in Chile amounted to an estimated 9.3 million metric tons, the largest worldwide.
www.statista.com
The question was “where’s“ the lithium coming from. It’s not coming from us at the moment. Maybe one day when the Salton Sea is mined, but not now. But we get it, you love EV, hate oil companies, and don’t want American‘s to die fighting for oil. Let’s hope they don‘t have to fight for lithium too…
Meanwhile, how about that new, 500 Abarth E?
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Chris-St Louis
Daily Driver
Maybe a little offensive..... Its kind of a default for me.Your preaching to the converted son, but in a most offensive way.
The 'land grab' for lithium is just getting started with GM deal, says EV materials expert
As automakers scale up their electric vehicle production, they will also have to compete to control access to minerals critical for production, like lithium.
Will we run out of lithium? - EnergyX | Energy Exploration Technologies, Inc.
Inability to produce lithium would result in severe delays to the roll out and implementation of electric transport and renewable power...
Lithium global reserves top countries 2023 | Statista
In 2023, reserves of lithium in Chile amounted to an estimated 9.3 million metric tons, the largest worldwide.
The question was “where’s“ the lithium coming from. It’s not coming from us at the moment. Maybe one day when the Salton Sea is mined, but not now. But we get it, you love EV, hate oil companies, and don’t want American‘s to die fighting for oil. Let’s hope they don‘t have to fight for lithium too…
Meanwhile, how about that new, 500 Abarth E?
I cant tell you how often "experts" who never lived with one spout "facts" given to them on the internet about EVs.
I don't love ev/hate oil so much as I love things that work better. And EV does. Anyone who tell you otherwise has simply never lived with one.
Lowtechprime
Retro Grouch
Just hoping the Electric Abarth is coming to the States.... (And that it doesn't cost $60,000) The range on my 2015 500e has dropped pretty sharply this last year...
I fear it won't be long before it lacks a useful range, and there doesn't seem to be any viable battery replacement strategy as of yet....
I fear it won't be long before it lacks a useful range, and there doesn't seem to be any viable battery replacement strategy as of yet....
Chris-St Louis
Daily Driver
I'm curious abut your battery range.... How much did you loose, how old is the battery, how many miles?Just hoping the Electric Abarth is coming to the States.... (And that it doesn't cost $60,000) The range on my 2015 500e has dropped pretty sharply this last year...