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That's just plain bonkers! I wonder if any other vehicles suffer from this idiocy?
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DeLorean had similar issues. The story I heard was that the door locks were electronic. Battery dead, can't unlock the door and then cannot release the hood to get to the battery.I think this may be a time when Tesla suffered from not having enough auto industry old timers in key decision making roles. The more years in industry a person has, the more likely they are to have seen these kinds of edge cases.
FWIW, both of my cars have physical keys and a manual hood release to cover the bases if the fob or main battery dies.
That particular one is a concept, so sure. I don't know what you're telling me here. Maybe you care to explain, but I'm fine either way.That will never see battle
I watched the video half asleep and all I remember is something about something that basically never happens is difficult to repair or something. I guess it's a big deal for James May and whoever enjoys the dramatic background music, but I'll be ok.Pretty sure it wasn't "years".
Anyway, I was just trying to point out a potential trap for owners who think because the car is on charge everything will be hunky dory.
Incidentally, after 100 years of the entire car industry using 12V batteries, Tesla is setting up to introduce 48V systems instead (maybe still a few years away). One reason for this is that a 48V system needs 1/4 of the copper. Less copper means more savings for Tesla and/or customers, and a simpler supply chain.All new Teslas now come with a Lion 12 volt battery that is a lifetime battery. What other car manufacturers are doing that?
While there are some weirdnesses with charging systems, there's also a lot of advantages to having a vehicle that can be near silent at low speeds, until tire noise starts showing up. The engine noise can happen back at base rather than out in the field. On top of that, one genset can charge a few vehicles, reducing the total number of engines to maintain.Running a diesel generator to charge a battery power hummer on a battle field is silly. Jut put the JP fuel directly in an ICE hummer.
Good arguments for a diesel-battery series hybrid.While there are some weirdnesses with charging systems, there's also a lot of advantages to having a vehicle that can be near silent at low speeds, until tire noise starts showing up. The engine noise can happen back at base rather than out in the field. On top of that, one genset can charge a few vehicles, reducing the total number of engines to maintain.
I expect that will be one of the thoughts in mind as the Army is conducting whatever reviews it's doing.Good arguments for a diesel-battery series hybrid.
Where I go you aren't going to find any chargers. Occasionally you might find a convenience store with an extension cord.You can charge most with a level 3 charger in 40-45 minutes. That is a stop for a meal, but the problem is that chargers can be hard to find in my neck of the woods.
What ev cast $14K?An EV isn't going to be the right choice for everyone. I don't think anyone is suggesting otherwise.
But, in my case, I never have any problem finding a charger. It is right there in my driveway.
I didn't even think about it when deciding to buy the car, but the best thing about it turned out to be not having to stop at a gas station. It is really nice to have the equivalent of a full tank every time you get in the car.
My EV cost $14,000 and was, back when I was driving to work every weekday, saving me about $100 a month in fuel costs So, the price wasn't really much of an issue.
So, chargers are first installed where they will be used the most of course. I don't have the numbers they use to determine this, but I can say installation is by no means close to being finished.chargers can be hard to find in my neck of the woods. I would have to buy a second vehicle for for longer trips. That defeats the purpose.
The second issue is cost. A Ford Lightning or Mach-E costs 75-100K. I can buy a Ford F-150 or Ford Escape for about 40-50k. You can buy a lot of gas for 25-60K. For me, that will pay for my gas for 10-20 years.
They need to bring the price down and increase the range before the average user buys one.
I never understood why they couldn't maintain their chargers but the biggest news in EV land lately is that just about every future car will be compatible with Tesla's network shortly. Tesla has a near perfect reliability score, so I'll be glad to see the neglected networks disspear into oblivion.They had trouble finding chargers, and of the ones they found most of them were not working...
I would suggest that no one needs their energy to be from a specific source, that electric powerdrives can be designed for all cases, and whatever is not yet on the market can be built in a few years. So I'll be the one to suggest there is an EV for everyone. I like finding out about specific cases that aren't addressed yet, and to think about ways to solve it.An EV isn't going to be the right choice for everyone. I don't think anyone is suggesting otherwise.
Yeah, that changes your whole outlook on how many public chargers are actually needed, and how much range a car needs.But, in my case, I never have any problem finding a charger. It is right there in my driveway.
About what I paid for my second hand PHEV. Now saving up to buy 100% EV when comes time to change again.My EV cost $14,000 and was, back when I was driving to work every weekday, saving me about $100 a month in fuel costs So, the price wasn't really much of an issue.
I’ve looked into an EV but at this point in time there are way too many compromises for me. I don’t like going backwards.I want to buy an EV. I have test driver them. I have researched them. I am going with a hybrid or gas vehicle.
I have researched them a lot. Charging is one issue. You can charge most with a level 3 charger in 40-45 minutes. That is a stop for a meal, but the problem is that chargers can be hard to find in my neck of the woods. I would have to buy a second vehicle for for longer trips. That defeats the purpose.
The second issue is cost. A Ford Lightning or Mach-E costs 75-100K. I can buy a Ford F-150 or Ford Escape for about 40-50k. You can buy a lot of gas for 25-60K. For me, that will pay for my gas for 10-20 years.
They need to bring the price down and increase the range before the average user buys one.
The government will change the equation for you.Perhaps time will change the equation for me . . . perhaps not.
So buy now and avoid it.The government will change the equation for you.
What ev cost $14K?
I bought a 2015 BMW i3 a few years ago. I really love it.
I know what you mean - I leased one when it was knew back when. It was the first and likely only mass-market car with CF chassis. Absolutely insane engineering, and BMW was rumored to be loosing ~$20K on each car they sold (partially recouped with EV credits).It is quite unique and perfectly designed for driving around town.
I had been considering getting a late model Honda Fit. But for just a little bit more, I was able to buy the BMW.
On the other hand, it keeps the kids closer to home...I briefly considered getting it as a first car for my teenager, if not for the sever range handicap.
I love the i3, but in real life, it would have attracted too much attention for me.I bought a 2015 BMW i3 a few years ago. I really love it. It is quite unique and perfectly designed for driving around town.
I had been considering getting a late model Honda Fit. But for just a little bit more, I was able to buy the BMW.
Really ? What about all of the states that are mandating EV's ?An EV isn't going to be the right choice for everyone. I don't think anyone is suggesting otherwise.
Hey waitaminnit! What about "You'll replace tires every year?"
Really ? What about all of the states that are mandating EV's ?
Having had my 2nd ev burn to the ground, ill stick with gas from now on. Only new ev's will be sold in some states, but ice vehicles will be around for decades. The government might try to regulate gas, but that won't go over very well and the politicians know that.Really ? What about all of the states that are mandating EV's ?
https://dec.vermont.gov/air-quality/mobile-sources/zev
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"To date, 13 states have adopted the ZEV Program (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington)."
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https://www.bls.gov/opub/btn/volume-12/charging-into-the-future-the-transition-to-electric-vehicles.htm
https://www.mesapress.com/opinion/2022/10/17/california-residents-cant-turn-their-air-conditioning-on-but-will-be-forced-to-drive-electric-vehicles
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisc...alifornias-electric-car-mandate-clmate-change
https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2022/12...ectric-vehicles-phasing-out-combustion-engine
Dave F.
No, I think that they will, eventually, "force" everyone into an EV, regardless of the problems and shortcomings associated with them.Do you think mandates make EV's fiscally viable?
I suspect that the government will resort to the following to "coerce" people to move over to EV's.Having had my 2nd ev burn to the ground, ill stick with gas from now on. Only new ev's will be sold in some states, but ice vehicles will be around for decades. The government might try to regulate gas, but that won't go over very well and the politicians know that.
So, how about actually answering those concerns with information from cited, verifiable sources ?
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