Diesel vehicles last': Why readers say electric won't replace fuel any time soon

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"Independent readers have been debating the future of diesel cars and EVs after a report claimed diesel could disappear from some London forecourts within the next four years as demand dwindles. The analysis by electric vehicle (EV) think tank New AutoMotive predicted that many of the roughly 8,400 filling stations across the UK will have stopped selling the fuel by 2035. Across the comments, readers made clear why they are reluctant to switch to an EV. Diesel was repeatedly defended for long-distance driving, reliability and efficiency, particularly for rural motorists, families, tradespeople and anyone making regular motorway journeys."

The Independent covers reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech through on-the-ground reporting and investigations. Investigations include financial scrutiny of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and production of documentaries like 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. Donations fund sending journalists to report both sides and allow the outlet to remain paywall-free. Readers debated diesel versus EVs after an analysis predicted many UK filling stations could stop selling diesel by 2035. Readers defended diesel for long-distance driving, reliability and efficiency and criticised EVs for high upfront costs, range limits and patchy charging infrastructure.

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