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6. in most cases i like to do my own repair, for me it's a way to really get to know a new rig.

The electric car thing it outside my ability to repair. I don't like the computer controlled and connected nature newer cars have undergone. The world advances but we need to keep in mind that everything new is not an "advancement".
It is not an advancement to build a better gun designed for killing people. Extreme example, yes but you get the point. I am not saying that electric cars are not an advancement because they are but what kind of electric car. Luxury electric car is damn near an oxymoron. We will try to save the planet and ourselves as long as we 'can ride in style'

I believe we need electric cars but I wont buy one until they are simplified to the point that they can not be controlled from the home office of some corporate entity. I don't want to have to download an update to drive my car. I will continue to buy quality used cars with very good gas mileage.

I am however considering a new scooter/moped like vehicle for local trips when the weather is right. Yea, I am a dinosaur. Parts of the rest of the world have gone this route (for their own reasons no doubt) but the benefits are, I would think, fewer emissions globally compared to if everyone just drove a car. Of course many live in climates where this is a lot more practical but se la vie.

The climate crisis is going to take many small changes from all of us and, and huge changes from many as well. We will continue to make our changes some of which are painful but doable. If it isn't causing us pain we are probably not doing it right.