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Originally Posted by Tacoma
If we're talking keeping hybrids alive for as long as possible, then to keep within ever tightening future emission standards, that likely means 4-cyl (or smaller) ICE paired with electric engines. Like the beaver grille, not sure that's a good strategy. 
The upcoming Mercedes W206 C-Class is already being panned for its 4-cyl only lineup including C63 with many saying they're not buying it. So then BMW is following suit and prolonging this out to 2030 & beyond? Dragging out old technology... sounds a bit Lexus to me. |
The transition to electric powertrains will also cause a generational change in many other equally important areas:
- How to pay for the roads, bridges and tunnels. Per liter / per gallon gasoline tax will no longer make sense
- Should car insurance be calculated by pay-per-mile formula? If so - every car will be connected to the grid at all times. Privacy, security issues to be addressed
- Who is actually driving the car? The insurance companies will ask car manufacturers to have a camera installed in the dashboard take your picture once behind the wheel. Face ID for cars? It's coming ...
- Intentional subsidies: electric cars pay no extra fees to enter downtowns, ICE powered vehicle pay extra fees and more? Some of these subsidies are already being implemented on a smaller scale
Technology is always ahead of the governments' ability to implement meaningful changes. So the next decade at the very least will see changes, series of poor decisions, followed by better decisions.
It's safe to say that it's time to leave the front fascia disappointments behind because there are more pressing matters ahead for all of us.