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Miken · Joined: 24 Dec 2012 Posts: 577

I thought someone would have commented here on the proposals to ban the sale of internal combustion engine powered cars by 2040 in the UK by now.
I suspect the rest of Europe will shortly announce similar goals?
My question is this:
Assuming the development of EV,s and the infrastructure to support them goes as planned;
Would anyone, from say, 2035 consider investing what is to many people, a large sum of money in a new, classic or vintage car propelled by an internal combustion engine?
Does anyone else think that in the run up to 2040, the uncertainty of the availability and cost of fuel for private road use in the future will result in the value of ALL I.C.E. powered cars to plummet? Potientialy to valueless (or scrap value) for most.

Penman · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4850 Location: Swindon, Wilts.

Hi
They already have here, and it is nearly up to 3 pages.
http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=19647
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Miken · Joined: 24 Dec 2012 Posts: 577

Oh yes. Thanks

peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7211 Location: Edinburgh

Miken · Joined: 24 Dec 2012 Posts: 577

Our of curiosity I Googled :
'Convert your classic car to electric'

People are already doing it

Paul fairall · Joined: 17 Nov 2016 Posts: 429 Location: North west Kent

A quick search and a basic kit £5000,
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petelang · Joined: 21 May 2009 Posts: 475 Location: Nottingham

Given that at present, if you make changes to a classic car you invariably damage it's value as the purists will turn their noses at it, but if you convert to electric will that increase its value?
At least you will be loved by the Green supporters.
In the stuff I saw on Google it seems the majority of converters are using lead acid battery banks. Life expectancy issues and high replacement cost would surely make this nonsensical? Add in the factor of the weight distribution, where do you put all those gassing cells?
Surely the whole ethic of owning a vintage or classic is to preserve it for future generations? If all the ice engines were removed there's not a great amount of legacy to pass on.
Peter

ukdave2002 · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4231 Location: South Cheshire

We need to remember its not a ban on cars with an internal combustion engine; it a ban on new sales with them.

However it begs the question; what will a litre of fuel cost in 2040? will anyone want to produce it given the very low demand; refinery's can't be cheap bits of plant to maintain & run.....Ethonal may end up being the classic cars savior!

Dave

Ashley · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 1426 Location: Near Stroud, Glos

The money seems to be on electric, but given that we're already short on power stations and have been faffing around since Blair took office and didn't dare build any more for fear of a back bench revolt, they're surely going to cause problems. It takes about a decade or more from conception to completion, so we need to see action soon. Some say Hinckley will never get built and the price is rocketing.

alanb · Joined: 10 Sep 2012 Posts: 517 Location: Berkshire.

The French seem very keen on the idea, is it that they think we will have to buy more electricity from them? We already have to buy some and with EDF and the Chinese building the new atomic power station they must be getting quite excited.
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Rusty · Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 10:05 am Post subject:

If the Chinese were building a nuclear power station any where near me I recon "I" would be getting excited !!!!