How will the car maintenance and repair industry change as electric cars become the norm?

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Will mechanics that one worked on combustible engine cars learn about electric cars and then get certified to work on those? Because they are vastly different kinds of vehicles.

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What are myths/supposed downfalls of Electric Cars?

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I’m planning on doing a video debunking any myths or downfalls of Electric Cars.

I’ve got speed and range, knowing that EV’s now can get 200 miles per charge and go up to 135 mph.

and I got pollution/efficiency. they get 90% efficiency as opposed to 25%

are there any others though? and how could they be disputed?

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Does the ethanol in gasoline damage the fuel lines and other components of older classic cars?

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I ran into someone who had a ‘70 Camaro who told me this…I drive a ‘69 LeMans. He said that I should put 93 octane when I fill up and also suggested that I put one gallon of racing fuel when I fill up all the way with 93 octane. Is that a good idea?
Also, he said that Hess sells gasoline without ethanol but it’s more expensive.This true?
Its a stock Pontiac 350 V8 engine

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In Brazil, they use ethanol and petrol to power their cars. How is the ethanol made?

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And Could we use this method in Britain?

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What is the study of solar energy called?

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I need to know what scientific research category the study of solar energy would fall under.

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How do you make bio diesel?

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Fed up with the rising cost of Diesel so want to start making my own.
Thanks for any anticipated help.

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What would happen if everyone drove electric cars ?

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The government are trying to save the environment by raising road tax on “gas guzzling” cars, what would happen if we all drove electric cars (currently road tax free) and they lost all the revenue on fuel and road tax, we would all be saving the environment but the government would be losing billions in revenue, would they then change their minds and decide electricity resources were on the downturn and want to ‘charge’ us the earth for using electric cars, what are your thoughts on this ?
I know what you mean jonesart, when people totally don’t answer a question you have asked, its so annoying ! lol

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Do I need to do anything to my 1997 VW Jetta TDI to use bio-diesel fuel?

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have finally found a station that pumps biodiesel fuel for the public in my area of Maine. We are going to buy a 1997 Jetta TDI that already runs on diesel and would really like to convert it to biodiesel. We’ve asked many people and done a ton of research but cant seem to find a consitant or even reasonable answer. So maybe you can help.
How would we go about converting our car? Do we need to do anything at all? I’ve gotten so many answers from just changing a rubber gasket occasionally to installing a convertion kit. I even got one mechanic that said it would require a complete overhaul of the engine. Biodiesel is something I’ve been wanting to do with my vehicle for a long time and now that I have FINALLY found an affordable car in my area that has the possiblity of doing it at a reasonable cost, I’m looking for some actual facts on what it will take to do this.
Any advice or leads to a more informative sight, person, phone number, whatever would be lovely. Thanks in advance for any help that you can give.

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Do hybrid/ethanol running cars have plastic engines?

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Title says all, my friend knows someone with a hybrid car that put normal gas in and the engine melted. I was wondering if it was plastic since the gasoline would have melted the plastic.

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How do I make bio diesel from used motor oil (black diesel) or from used hydraulic fluid?

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I am looking for an actual answer rather than a remark. Thanks
By the way Ron B. It is possible and I know some people who make it from elevator hydraulic fluid.

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