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		ponector 3 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Adoption of EVs tied to real-world reductions in a... For old ice car the solution often is to swap with used parts from wrecked vehicles. Not suitable for batteries.

PlunderBunny 3 months ago | [–]

We had a 2010 Ford Transit van (diesel) and after 189000km, we sold it because the parts were becoming too hard to source (disclaimer: in New Zealand).

vel0city 3 months ago | [–]

For old EVs the solution is to deal with used parts from wrecked vehicles. It can absolutely be suitable for batteries.

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