▲ 342 ▼ For most US drivers, electric vehicles offer emissions benefits and cost savings, according to a new study by MIT researchers (news.mit.edu) submitted 3 months ago by FoxtrotDeltaTango@sh.itjust.works to c/technology@lemmy.world 127 comments fedilink hide all child comments cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/64500038
[–] HiTekRedNek@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (1 child) If you're poor, you learn how to do these things. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] ReluctantMuskrat@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago Oh I get it. But not everyone has the aptitude, the tools and/or someone to teach them. Brakes and rotors aren't too tough, and I taught my son and helped both my SILs but not everyone has that. I did ball joints a long time ago, starters, an alternator... but my dad helped and that gave me the confidence to attempt other stuff. But one expensive mistake can really cost you too and can discourage people from trying again. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ReluctantMuskrat@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago Oh I get it. But not everyone has the aptitude, the tools and/or someone to teach them. Brakes and rotors aren't too tough, and I taught my son and helped both my SILs but not everyone has that. I did ball joints a long time ago, starters, an alternator... but my dad helped and that gave me the confidence to attempt other stuff. But one expensive mistake can really cost you too and can discourage people from trying again. permalink fedilink source parent