Some interesting reading:
https://www.pocket-lint.com/gadgets...in-seconds-last-months-and-power-over-the-air
Of course, this provides very little real data on the viability and marketability of these potential battery technologies. But, there absolutely could be a real game-changer in the mix there. And most of us won't really know what's better and able to scale up to massive production until we've seen the product on the market for some time and watch it prove itself.
And that's going to be your biggest hurdle. You're in a rush to push everyone into electric while it's still developing. Most of us want no part of that. We'll stick with what we know until something truly compelling, especially when it comes to the convenience factor, emerges.
As amazing vehicles that Tesla Model S, X and 3 are, they will eventually be dinosaurs in their own right pending a breakthrough in battery technology that far increases range and decreases charge time. With that in mind, I'll let someone else play beta tester until things seem to have stabilized better and there are affordable options on the used market that meet my criteria for what I want from an automobile. And whether or not you see it, that is the reality for *MOST* vehicle owners--buying used many years down the line and they aren't going to want to compromise the convenience factor.
As good and efficient as electric is, you still need to allow people to make their own choices with regards to what vehicles suit what they need. You wouldn't like the outcome of trying to force people's hands where it comes to market choices. I know I don't like being told what's better. I can make my own informed decision, thankyouverymuch.
Want people to buy electric en masse? Electric cars need to address the convenience and initial cost issue. They will get there, I have no doubt. But not for some time yet. But when they do, it will be an avalanche of people switching because they are far less to worry about maintenance wise, the cost per mile for the energy is far less and they can be damn fast and responsive in just about any daily use situation you throw at it. They have a LOT of positives going for them.
In the meantime, I'll hold onto my ancient diesels. And the new car market should be offering more PHEVs as a good interim, though I personally would like to see a few more diesel options as well.
And, as someone who prefers repairing my own vehicles, I cannot see myself owning a Tesla, as much as I like them, because of how stingy they are with repair information and the fact that they can decide to make my car inoperable at their own whim.
