My New Ram HD Needed Major Engine Work TWICE - Is This a Serious Problem For ALL Ram Owners?

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@TFLtalk 25 күн бұрын

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@Parker53151 27 күн бұрын

Not promoting another KZfaqr, but Dave’s Garage has several videos about lifter failures in Hemi engines. It looks like the roller breaks out of the lifter and the damaged lifter striking the cam makes the tickling noise which in turn damages the camshaft. The particular cam lobe where most of the trouble occurs receives less oil than the rest of the cam when the engine is idling which can be part of the problem as well.

@qdog494 27 күн бұрын

@@Parker53151 great channel as well

@Cloud30000 26 күн бұрын

It’s speculation based on observation and a change RAM made to the lifters, but it hasn’t been proven to be the root cause yet; people have replaced the lifters with a different design with mixed results. Most commonly advocated preventative method to prevent the lifter failure is to either use an oil with special (teflon?) additives like Redline, or to add the additives yourself like LubeGard BioTech each oil change.

@Parker53151 26 күн бұрын

@@Cloud30000 The best preventative is a properly engineered and built motor

@Weak_juan 21 күн бұрын

All hemis should've came with a hellcat oil pump because the root of the problem is low oil pressure at idle. This is pretty much proven by the extremely high rate of lifter failures found in police/service vehicles. Either swap the oil pump, or don't idle.

@hahaadventures4838 26 күн бұрын

The 5.7’s and 6.4’s are notorious for lifter/camshaft failures. It’s widely known and very very common. Best thing you can do for your Hemi is change oil every 5k miles and DO NOT SIT AND IDLE AT LOWER OIL PRESSURES OFTEN. If you neglect a Hemi in either of those ways, they WILL eat lifters and destroy the camshaft! Warming up a Hemi engine is not what you should do. Start up the engine and drive away.

@Cloud30000 26 күн бұрын

Most commonly advocated preventative method to prevent the lifter failure is to either use an oil with special (teflon?) additives like Redline, or to add the additives yourself like LubeGard BioTech each oil change.

@richfarfugnuven6308 17 күн бұрын

@@Cloud30000archoil 9100...

@fenceman53 26 күн бұрын

The cruise control jab at Andre never gets old😊

@nismomike3182 26 күн бұрын

Jason: "2014 Chevy Cruze" Tommy: "Very cool!" Everyone: 🤢🤮

@stevekniess3665 26 күн бұрын

Too funny

@atmartens 26 күн бұрын

I agree but it wasn’t like Tommy could insult a listener 😂

@loudandclearmedia 24 күн бұрын

He should've said, "Very cool! Lost my virginity in one of those on the way to return it back to Hertz. It was magical."

@AuralioCabal-nl8gi 26 күн бұрын

Hey TFL great topics today and thanks for letting callers in on the discussion, we need more if this .Make it a WEEKLY EVENT! Last comment by Tommy rings true. The future for EVs is bright.

@jpmiller99 27 күн бұрын

Not sure why this guy is committed to another GM product after the disaster with the Chevy Cruze? I wonder what makes him think the new turbos would be more reliable

@brendanlindamood4263 26 күн бұрын

Maintenance schedules exist for a reason

@jpmiller99 26 күн бұрын

@@brendanlindamood4263 very true. But even religiously maintaining my vehicles my fords, Chryslers and GM 's ended up being garbage while my Toyota's Hondas and Subarus have been terrific. Got a 2015 Subaru Outback with 130,000 mi with only minor repairs and it's still tight as the day it was new. No BSR and runs like new, although the plastic on the side of the driver seat has cracked. However, I can have an upholsterer fix that for 300 bucks if I wanted to

@Cloud30000 26 күн бұрын

Maintenance didn’t help the Tundra; sometimes the design is poor enough that all the maintenance in the world cannot save it.

@sacramentofoodforest 26 күн бұрын

That’s exactly what I was thinking 😂😂😂😂

@sacramentofoodforest 26 күн бұрын

@@brendanlindamood4263my gf has a Honda accord sport with a turbo. She is literally the worst I’ve ever seen when it comes to maintenance. It’s at 120 thousand miles. Not one issue. It gms quaintly homie.

@mvcharisma2968 26 күн бұрын

First caller had an unreliable Chevy and wants to buy another, thinking it will solve his reliability problems. Third caller never had a problem with his Fords, but loves his new Ram, which has gone through two sets of camshafts and lifters in 20k miles 😂

@bostondan77 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for the interesting conversations. Personally, I’m not going back to gas if I can avoid it- not for political reasons or for being “green”, I just like the way they drive and the convenience of charging at home.

@fscottgray9784 26 күн бұрын

My only question on the 6.4 Hemi lifter problem is do you idle the motor a lot. That is the short coming of the Hemi engine. Long idle times can starve the cam of oil over time. Remote start your engine and let it warm up for extended times is a problem also. The 6,4 hemi has a more robust valve train.

@richfarfugnuven6308 17 күн бұрын

Sounds like Jason needs 2 sets of tires and rims. One smooth summer set, one winter set for the snow and ice...

@qdog494 27 күн бұрын

You hit the nail on the head. EVs are great technology but don’t fit into the pick up segment. Guys buying trucks for “truck things” are not buying EV

@AuralioCabal-nl8gi 26 күн бұрын

EVs don't need Emissions equipment, ICE become too complicated going forward from now, by 2030 BEVs will be the vehicle of choice , that is 5 years from now , the ICE Bucket you buy today won't have any RESALE value, imagine that , $50,000 to $70,000 truck not saleable A SCANT 5 YEARS FROM TODAY!🤔...🤣

@is6566 26 күн бұрын

@Auralio… Actually, the exact opposite is going to happen. The state laws as written and voted by many states (all blue states), claim that ICE vehicles by a particular Model Year are allowed to be registered (that is 2034 MY in Washington state for example). So after MY 2034 you will not be able to register new ICE vehicles. Not even BEV only full EV but you can register used ICE. At that point any used ICE (older than 2035 MY) will have an increased value because the supply of ICE will be cut off artificially at MY 2034. You know what happens when supply is lower than demand? Prices go up.

@mattlimberg5763 26 күн бұрын

I disagree, only downside of ev trucks is the weight, so probably less payload and limited range. But an EV is going to be the best at towing because of the stability the battery weight and wei g ht distribution it provides plus the electric torque, if you only need to tow as far as a single charge will take you.

@AuralioCabal-nl8gi 26 күн бұрын

@@is6566 you know that GASOLINE prices keep going up right? who in their right mind will buy cars or trucks that cost 5 to 10 times what it cost for an Electric charge @ home? As of today in Canada our gasoline cost $1.70 / liter $ 1.90 for Premium), that is over $6.00 a gallon while Electric charge @ nite for " Full Tank" cost $15 to $20, tops , you do the math, this not including the less maintenance BEVs require. These two reasons alone are why legacy auto and Fossil Stations don't like the transition to EVs, The Chinese are already @50% EV adoption rate, and THEY WILL DOMINATE IN EVs going forward , by year 2030 we in North America will be @ 50% adoption rate your GASOLINE car you buy today@ $35,000& up) will be worth its weight in SCRAP, about $2,000 if you are lucky , that is in 5 years down the road This scenario is what terrifies Legacy auto and why the USA Govt and my Canadian Govt wants to BAN CHINESE BEVs With 100% TARRIFS , WE JUST CANT COMOETE VS THEM Tesla excepted as Tesla has 10% margins/ PROFITS, PER CAR SOLD. READ MY COMMENTS 4 TIMES TO COMPREHEND MY STATEMENTS.

@garysarratt1 26 күн бұрын

@@AuralioCabal-nl8gi But you didn’t address his argument.

@davidrudd9846 27 күн бұрын

I've said it before Its your money buy what you want

@Cloud30000 26 күн бұрын

Cool, I’m buying a politician, an cop, and a judge with my money.

@mattlimberg5763 26 күн бұрын

For tractors imparticularly, many users put them around instead of working them, these engines are designed for work, so push them, run them at full throttle for extended lengths of time, like a full hour to get good air flow to remove buildup.

@atmartens 26 күн бұрын

The first guy, it shocks me that people would stick to the same brand after having a crappy experience. The Chevy Cruze is a turd but why would you so easily get a Colorado or Canyon? I’d be looking at a Frontier or Tacoma. But living in Michigan I guess the big 3 have everyone locked down pretty well. The electric car argument is interesting. I do agree it’s politicalized. The other issue though is anyone 18-40 can’t afford a house. I do not see how apartment complexes will add chargers… they won’t. It’s easy for home owners to potentially add a charging port but for most it’s not. Luckily when we built our house two years ago, we had them add the wiring. But most people my age can’t afford a home let alone buying an electric car where you charge it at your own place. For Elizabeth, get the Forester. The Chevy Trax or Equinox is a turd. Even the Mazda CX5, Honda CRV or RAv4 would all be better options than the Chevy. Lastly, EVs are great. Not against them but I do wish more development was put into hydrogen. There’s so many upsides to going with hydrogen, but it takes time and research.

@Cloud30000 26 күн бұрын

If you are constantly wringing out the Cruze over 4k RPM in very high climates, that would explain the issues you encountered. That thing was cooked.

@J.Young808 26 күн бұрын

I suggest Michael talk to Gale Banks about his diesel engine

@johnoberle9750 27 күн бұрын

What they want for them there should be no problems .

@TheCurtisLogan 26 күн бұрын

Question for the group or tfl maybe I have missed it or just don't remember but what are the warranties on the different electric vehicles. I remember talk about the battery warranty but can't remember regular warranty info being mentioned

@FrankySilverFace 26 күн бұрын

How Andre never got the nickname Andre Cruise is beyond me 😂 great dude tho.

@ginonix7267 26 күн бұрын

Jason was very knowledgeable and had some great questions.

@fscottgray9784 26 күн бұрын

I bought Mahindra tractor just before DEF was mandatory and have not had any problems in 6 years.

@Cloud30000 26 күн бұрын

That thing is now worth it’s weight in gold.

@scrappyjackalope9558 26 күн бұрын

Asking these 2 mechanical questions is a bad idea. Blind leading the blind..

@severecracker3640 17 күн бұрын

Did you ever review a Ram 3500 DRW 6.7 Cummins Standard with the 68RFE?

@paulfeasal6024 26 күн бұрын

The tires are awesome for offroading, traction when raining. However they are a ruffer then regular road tires so the ride ain't going to be as smooth on the highway.

@stevekniess3665 26 күн бұрын

Thank you Andre and Tommy I was busy and unable to call I'm so disappointed.

@lonerider5315 26 күн бұрын

Some of yhe better things to do with dpf and egr ststems, is make sure you do the classic Italian tune up now and then. Put the noodle in the pastaaaa Aka drive it hard occasionally, higher rpms and temps will help the build help. Also most EGRs can be cleaned rather then replaced.

@renflo86 26 күн бұрын

Great video, more of these

@TFLtalk 26 күн бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@J.Young808 26 күн бұрын

I spent more driving for Uber/Lyft with a Model Y than my 328d diesel BMW. How are we going to recycle/dispose the batteries, the environmental destruction of mining for the battery elements and child/slave labor in mines. People don’t look at the entire environmental cost for vehicles. We don’t have the electrical grid to handle the increase demand for charging

@TFLtalk 26 күн бұрын

Wow, every BS EV hating taking point in one comment. You deserve a prize 🏆

@J.Young808 9 күн бұрын

@@TFLtalk just because you have drunk the Kool-aid doesn’t mean what I brought up is BS. You used to provided unbiased reviews with good information, but I have come to realize that you have changed and just pander to manufacturers. California, where a lot of EV’s are can’t even supply enough electricity to keep houses cool. How are EV’s supposed to be added to the grid?

@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity 26 күн бұрын

Dave's Auto on KZfaq will explain all of this and their issues. Engine builders and a mechanic shop.

@wafive 25 күн бұрын

40.00... The lady on the local power company board.... I think I can guess the point she was trying to make. Fast chargers put a huge strain on the grid... especially at times of high usage by the community for other purposes is already pushing the grid hard... A single fast charger might use the same amount of power as one hundred houses... Slow / overnight chargers don't... Ten or twenty chargers being used at once, is like adding another small town to the grid...

@OldThomMerton 26 күн бұрын

More, please!

@sixpounder15985 26 күн бұрын

Speaking of potato camera … Ineos Grenadier has a potato cam for backup camera . When I took that car for test drive I couldn’t believe how bad the quality was and the fact that what you see in camera doesn’t correlate with what you see in side mirrors for distance perspective

@carlmchaney8632 26 күн бұрын

Did Tommy just get out of bed lol... He has bed head lol

@coaltarp 21 күн бұрын

yes he defiantly has issues maybe one day he'll be concerned about his presents but i'll say apple doesn't fall far from the tree Romans never give a crap

@samminelli69 26 күн бұрын

Thanks Andre for giving honest reviews as usual, he's the only reason i still watch these vids. Roman and his son are born GM haters it's so obvious.

@joelmora2826 26 күн бұрын

Well Gm is trash but in their defense all manufactures are trash lol

@Cloud30000 26 күн бұрын

When did everyone who didn’t agree with you become “haters”?

@JamesSusanka 26 күн бұрын

make sure it has cruise control

@1FiftyOverland 27 күн бұрын

Jason buy a Ranger.

@android-ud2nf 26 күн бұрын

19 average on his Colorado isn’t bad for a midsize truck with that much power. My Mustang witch latley has been babied a lot lately is only getting an average of 21mpg. And I don’t tow in my stang

@tritchie6272 3 күн бұрын

When Tommy calls for more government interference in automotive manufacturing,we part ways.

@joshuaatkinson5810 26 күн бұрын

The main culprits for 6.4 and 5.7 Hemi cam and lifter problems are extended idling and also extended oil change intervals. If you don’t idle them all day and change your oil at 3k miles you will most likely not have any issues with the lifters chewing the cam up. Literally everyone should change their oil at 3k miles and limit idling . Most new engines have variable displacement oil pumps or are direct injected turbo motors. Direct injection and turbo motors are notorious for oil dilution. Variable pumps don’t lubricate engines properly if you idle hence why idling is bad. 10k intervals are horse crap and destroy your engine. The manufacturer doesn’t care if it dies out of warranty. Do not listen to the manufacturer!! Change oil often and early!

@Cloud30000 26 күн бұрын

My EcoBoost oil comes out looking nearly fresh at 10k miles and has been lab tested to still be in great condition; it all depends on how it is used. Do you change your air filter with every oil change, or only when it is needed?

@turnerruma5977 26 күн бұрын

Hopefully I can do a def delete now since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Chevron Deference.

@coaltarp 21 күн бұрын

you can according to the law, but one can bet it's not going to be easy.

@paulfeasal6024 26 күн бұрын

The AT tires are better for snow. I had the AT and my friend had the MT's. The MT's is gping to be a smoother ride. The AT's is going to be a ruff ride on tue highway amd streets. However when off roading it gets good traction. Black ice I don't care what type of tires you have you are going to slide a bit. My MT tires I had were firesone and they did well in the snow and was a smoother ride then the Goodyear Wranglers Athority AT's that I had. But I will say tye good year wranger Athoritues AT tures were the best offroading tires at tue tine I had them. The tires were pretty tuff. Most tires would have been flat when those things went threw about every situation you can thing of that will give a person a flat.

@Cloud30000 26 күн бұрын

Good studded Nokias tires hold black ice like dry pavement, but they disintegrate pretty fast on actual dry pavement especially if it’s above freezing.

@shiftymcgee9359 26 күн бұрын

37:12 if people are anti anything, just smile nod and walk away.

@herbwheeler4470 27 күн бұрын

I watched 2 videos from other reputable KZfaqrs and there are reports of Ram/Stellantis trying to pay off Ram and Dodge owners to NOT bring their vehicles in for specific warranty issues.

@TFLtalk 27 күн бұрын

Which KZfaqrs?

@herbwheeler4470 26 күн бұрын

@@TFLtalk TK's Garage and one other I don't remember right now.

@Cloud30000 26 күн бұрын

TK's Garage Has a “Are we closing” video each month; they are no longer reputable, and only looking for clicks without verifying the source of their information.

@jdhiv4 26 күн бұрын

Yes definitely do more talks like this but don't be overpolite and let some of them drone on for too long.

@Cloud30000 26 күн бұрын

You don’t cut off your patreons, but they should definitely edit out the less interesting portions from the video before putting it on KZfaq.

@garysarratt1 26 күн бұрын

They’re not freeloaders.

@nathanbillingsley42 26 күн бұрын

Ok the cruise control thing is old. It should be standard now and apparently will be in 2025.

@colbyhal 26 күн бұрын

My 23 sierra at4x just blew its 2nd motor. And this time i was towing my camper 10hrs from home almost at our destination. I dont know what it is with these 6.2l motors but all i hear is lifter issues and like mine crank bearings going. I dont know what to do anymore i dont trust any of these new motors from any brand. I also have 3 other guys from work with same issues with same motor.

@williamabaker12 26 күн бұрын

😮 That sounds like some bad luck mixed in there. That's crazy on a '23. How many miles did you get from each motor before they went?

@colbyhal 26 күн бұрын

@@williamabaker12 10k on first one, 15k on the second.

@Cloud30000 26 күн бұрын

What were you towing and what temps were you seeing?

@garysarratt1 26 күн бұрын

Did you do break them in well, and early oil changes?

@colbyhal 26 күн бұрын

@@garysarratt1 Oil changes every 5000km. And yes I broke it in. Truck hasn’t been bag driven at all. Zero reason for crank bearings to go after 2 oil changes on both motors. And yes the dealership did all the oil changes.

@lucwilson1 26 күн бұрын

Wife? When did Tommy get married?

@Mr-pn2eh 27 күн бұрын

Yes it's a serious problem why are you asking something so obvious

@omardevonlittle3817 27 күн бұрын

Clicks😂

@Cloud30000 26 күн бұрын

Wrong question; it’s obvious that it’s a serious problem, but if it was just a defect in that specific engine, it isn’t an issue for ALL Ram trucks.

@oscargarcia6929 24 күн бұрын

Tommy is married?

@J.Young808 26 күн бұрын

On Road and Off Road diesel is the same formulation, just taxed differently

@coaltarp 21 күн бұрын

that's why they put red dye in it its all about the Benjamín's

@jackass4724 27 күн бұрын

Tommy, fix your hair

@FencerFixerRepairLLCKansasCity 26 күн бұрын

That's been the style for a few years now. Wake up, spray hair spray in it as is, and go to work or out in public.

@Cloud30000 26 күн бұрын

What are doing in public without a top hat and suit? What has this world come to?

@AuralioCabal-nl8gi 26 күн бұрын

Legacy Auto are in a dilemma , Go EV drivetrain and dealers loose the Service money they make off ICE maintenance and the costnof batteries going down means affordable EVs mean PRICE PARITY with ICE vehicles, Pure EV companies like Tesla and Rivian have an advantage over legacy auto, then there's their connected car and Software advantage these STARTUPS have over Legacy auto, Notice VW deal with Rivian because VW has struggled with CARIAD , & their software implementation.

@Cloud30000 26 күн бұрын

They needed the Service money before because they sold vehicles at margin; now with vehicles going for MSRP and markups, the salesmen stopped pushing the service on customers. This makes EV’s just as lucrative for them as ICE, and they can reduce overhead costs by shrinking the service department.

@AuralioCabal-nl8gi 26 күн бұрын

@@Cloud30000 don't know were you coming from , Ford loses money on every Lightning it sells , to the tune of $30,000 / unit, you can Google the losses if you want.

@1FiftyOverland 27 күн бұрын

EVs are wack

@AuralioCabal-nl8gi 26 күн бұрын

Their time has come ICE is so YESTERDAY ,and going away, as in the way of the Dinosaur, EPA requirements will kill of the Engines, gone is the pollution they cause and the VROOM- VROOM-VROOM , for that BMW and Ferarri will have synthesized sounds!😂🤣LOL..LOL..LOL

@shiftymcgee9359 26 күн бұрын

Cool story bro. I’m not buying an EV, but I don’t dismiss them just because. That’s Neanderthal brain you’re channeling.

@AuralioCabal-nl8gi 26 күн бұрын

@@shiftymcgee9359 just giving the facts my friend , and the Chinese will demolish Detroit Auto if Detroit can't get its act together , TARRIFS won't help much when they loose market share worldwide to the Chinese, Wall Street already warning that GM and Ford get out of China ASAP, Best you Google that news., maybe it was CNBC or Bloomberg were the ones who said that,..🤔GOOGLE HELPS 😂

@1FiftyOverland 26 күн бұрын

@@AuralioCabal-nl8gi ICE isn't going anywhere, anytime time soon.

@1FiftyOverland 26 күн бұрын

@shiftymcgee9359 cooler story, bro. Neanderthals were actually very intelligent.

@1FiftyOverland 27 күн бұрын

Evs are worse for the environment

@AuralioCabal-nl8gi 26 күн бұрын

You never heard of BATTERY RECYCLING? I D LIKE YOU TO RECYCLE SPENT GAS FUMES IN YOUR LUNGS, Mr Darwin!

@AuralioCabal-nl8gi 26 күн бұрын

Eve are worse for STEALerships, less maintenance they can SCAM you off!😂

@lpsjellybeansjh1597 27 күн бұрын

To the EV talk at the end when you guys were talking about the US adopting EV cars/trucks and you both thought we lagging right now. The truth is currently about 10% of all vehicles on the road and at the end of 2025 we should have over 21% EV adoption by the general public. That 21% is considered the breaking point for new technology adoption. Like the Iphone for example took a couple years to have 21% of the market and then once it had that point it became excepted by the masses and not they just the early adopters. Or you can even go back to Personal Computers and the same curve happens. Bascially even at a slower rate projections for the US is on track to have over 50% EV adoption by 2030. That roughly in 5 yrs over half the cars/trucks on the road will be EVs. I know in the last 5-6months there is a lot of headlines stating Americans are turning their backs on EVs, but the stats dont back those narratives. Not trying being political on this but just stating the facts.

@AuralioCabal-nl8gi 26 күн бұрын

Legacy auto are in a catch 22, they make money on ICE vehicles and loose money on BEVs,which require LESS MAINTENANCE that Stealerships SOURCE OF INCOME/ LIVE ON The ICE truck they sell today for $60,000wont have resale value come 2030, the time BEVs become CHEAPER than ICE buckets.

@is6566 26 күн бұрын

Full EV adoption rate in USA last quarter was 8.1%. Good luck getting that up to 21% by end of 2025. It’s pretty flat.

@Cloud30000 26 күн бұрын

What statistics are you citing, because everything I have seen shows that EV adoption has stagnated and now the EV market has built too many unsold units, causing manufacturers to begin backing out of the market. You may see a slight boost as the current EV’s are sold for a lose to get rid of them, but unless the government suddenly forces taxpayers to cover the costs, only the initial owners and early adopters will keep buying them at full cost which will not cause the adoption rate to move at all.

@AuralioCabal-nl8gi 26 күн бұрын

@@Cloud30000 only the legacy autos are selling at a loss, Tesla has high margins and can profit even as it lowers its prices. IN CHINA IT WAS REPORTED ONLY Li AUTO AND BYD MADE PROFITS FROM THEIR EVS , TESLA STILL MADE MONEY EVEN DURING THE PRICE WARS IT STARTED , A TEARDOWN REPORT BY Munro Associates of the mod3 in 2017 revealed Tesla had nearly 30% margins on that car, Ford loses around $30,000 / Lightning EV it sells, Tesla Cybtrk probably sells @ $15,000 to $20,000 Profit / unit.

@AuralioCabal-nl8gi 26 күн бұрын

@@is6566 The biggest car market in thebworld is China, they are close to 50% adoption rate , and this has The US Govt and Canada shaking with fright as they know they cannot compete , thus the 100% TARIFFS IMPOSED ON ANY CHINESE BEVS

@texandy89 27 күн бұрын

EVs only make sense in cities, everywhere else does not make sense.

@JMacGyver1 27 күн бұрын

That’s just not true. If you live on a farm or ranch, not having to go to a gas station can be helpful, as does having the high torque motors. The only thing current EV’s are not great for are extended highway driving. But for the vast majority of people who drive less than 50 miles a day, an EV makes far more sense than an ICE powered vehicle. So many people, myself included, think they need 700 miles of driving ability (my diesel can go up to 750 miles per tank) for the 2 or 3 times a year that they actually drive long distances. But I could, as could most other people, rent a gasser or diesel truck or suv for these occasional uses and buy something more efficient for everyday use.

@texandy89 27 күн бұрын

@JMacGyver1 I bet there are farmers out there that would not switch to EVs maybe some nerdy ones would switch. And it is true EVs only make sense in cities that's a fact. Also when storms hit a state EVs are trash in those cases. Like what happened in Florida when so many EVs caught fire when Florida got hit with a hurricane most EVs caught fire so. You are one of those people who like EVs good for you not everyone is gonna agree with EV people. Don't push EVs on to people and don't eliminate gas or diesel hybrids are the future not EVs so.

@JMacGyver1 27 күн бұрын

@@texandy89 Do you really believe that MOST EV’s caught fire because of a hurricane? I’m not sure what news you’re watching, because that is just NOT true. And you do know that gas stations close down when there is no power. I don’t own an EV, yet, but I do realize that it is the future, both for city dwellers and those in rural areas. Let’s come back in 10 years and see who is more right…

@AuralioCabal-nl8gi 26 күн бұрын

@@texandy89 Where'd you get that FAKE NEWS that hurricanes caused BEV fires🤔?..😂

@Cloud30000 26 күн бұрын

If you can’t charge at home like over 50% of the US population, then EV’s don’t make sense.