Battery based electric vehicles of today and tomorrow.

[DarkBlack]

I am curious how much towing a 14000 trailer would affect the range. It's an interesting direction he's heading in, if he can make it work. I still can't get over how ugly that thing is though.

It would absolutely destroy the range

 

[DarkBlack]

Don't shoot me, I'm just the messenger. :laughing: I was commenting on one idea that passed around, and suggested the same alternative as you have.

They could simply tax new tires..

 

[Oaktree]

Ah, but if you live on a border between multiple States, and drive all the time in the other state, that state will want to get its cut both highway tax revenue like it would if you filled up in that state.

That's definitely an issue states will need to hash out, but it's not without precedent now, especially if one state's gas prices are higher or lower than a neighboring states' people already likely cross the border to fill up, especially if the difference is significant.

 

[airbiscuit]

I expect to see a rematch...

 

[DarkBlack]

I expect to see a rematch...

Starting with a head start, plus against a 2wd gasoline truck, plus different tires?

That is a joke comparison video at best.

 

[DarkBlack]

Plus it is uphill which further enhances traction on the rear wheels of the battery vehicle an reduced it on the Ford. Clearly only a rear tire to asphalt friction comparison.

Sad if Musk feels the need for such deceitful advertising

 

[airbiscuit]

Looks like no rematch anytime soon. (from CNBC)

"While fans of both companies are clamoring to see it, that contest is not likely to happen.

A Ford spokesperson told CNBC that Madra’s tweet was “tongue-in-cheek to point out the absurdity of Tesla’s video, nothing more.”

Tesla should be cautious about putting its Cybertruck prototype, and all the proprietary design and tech elements within it, into the hands of a competitor, too."

For Now, it's win/win. Tesla gets its buzz, and the Ford Pickup is still king of the hill.

 

[KNPV PSD]

One of my concerns is with the increasing popularity of EV's, who is going to pay for the construction and maintenance of the roadways.
Fuel taxes traditionally support that but will the future take if from general taxation?
If so then every human that pays taxes will be supporting the road infrastructure system.
Including those that don't drive as well as all retirees.

There is but one electricity power grid, not domestic and a second automotive.
Or has this been addressed yet?

Precedent has been set for a long time now. My property taxes are 40% utilized for public education. I have no offspring ....

 

[Gale Hawkins]

The Fuel Tank of Tomorrow - A Super Capacitor? - YouTube

If the super cap battery becomes a reality it could be a game changer for EV adoption. A 30 second recharge time would overcome the problem of recharging time today.

How Supercapacitors Work - A step by step guide - YouTube

Tesla Buys Maxwell For Battery Breakthrough - YouTube

This guy talks fast but I heard about this move by Tesla back before I decided to by our first EV but did not know enough to pay attention to its potential for powering EV's.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

10¢ is an easy number for those who can not do the math themselves to scale to their own electric power rate. Then again, those are exactly the same people who have no idea what they are paying or how to calculate MPG.

10 cents comes from our utility company.

9.833 cents per kWh

Electric Rates