Battery based electric vehicles of today and tomorrow.

[Hay Dude]

Interesting.

This Gamechanging Pickup Is the 2022 MotorTrend Truck of the Year

A remarkably original take on the pickup truck redefines the genre and comes out on top.

www.motortrend.com

Lets go!
Can’t wait for one on par with my Ram 5500 for towing, load capacity, etc.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Canada Is Furious With America Over Electric Vehicles

Sounds like Elon Musk's WSJ interview stating to just to kill the EV Bill is getting traction because it may be illegal. The man has become a world force.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

A New Smart Tank Allows a Lot of Energy Storage in a Little Space

Once the world's commitment to renewables became clear companies around the world are getting beside it to make it technically happen.

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/12/13/frances-first-vertical-bifacial-solar-power-plant/

https://theconversation.com/why-renewable-energy-mini-grids-in-remote-communities-fail-and-how-to-avoid-it-164231

Floating Solar Panels Crash Cold Barrier

Floating solar panels can withstand harsh conditions, and they also help avoid battles over the use of open space on land.

cleantechnica.com

Stellantis’ First Hydrogen Commercial Vans Enter Production

Stellantis just delivered its first hydrogen fuel-cell vans in Europe from Opel and Citroen brands, and they're EVs too. Here's what they offer.

www.autoweek.com

 

[Rebeldad1]

That is still an unresolved issue with domestic solar. Somebody has to pay for the grid,

We are already doing that.

Here we are paying a base monthly fee + whatever power we use.

 

[PuffyC]

Interesting.

This Gamechanging Pickup Is the 2022 MotorTrend Truck of the Year

A remarkably original take on the pickup truck redefines the genre and comes out on top.

www.motortrend.com

Sounds like they knocked it out of the park.

"Stand it next to legacy pickup trucks at the same price point, and it's equally competitive. We'll belabor the point one more time: The quality of design, engineering, materials, and technology on offer are as good as or better than any other high-buck pickup truck you can buy today, not to mention the driving experience and the breadth of capability."

Makes my F150 look like a donkey cart. The downside is the waiting list is so long it'll be at least 2024 until you can get one if you haven't already put down a deposit.

 

[riptides]

Sounds like they knocked it out of the park.

"Stand it next to legacy pickup trucks at the same price point, and it's equally competitive. We'll belabor the point one more time: The quality of design, engineering, materials, and technology on offer are as good as or better than any other high-buck pickup truck you can buy today, not to mention the driving experience and the breadth of capability."

Makes my F150 look like a donkey cart. The downside is the waiting list is so long it'll be at least 2024 until you can get one if you haven't already put down a deposit.

For a first generation vehicle, they seemed to have gotten it right with engineering, ergonomics and the market they are after.

Not bad for a new company.

There is another link on the site for the "camping experience". "The camp kitchen". Impressed.

2022 Rivian R1T Gear Tunnel Hands-On Review: How Much Stuff Fits in There?

After spending thousands of miles in an R1T electric pickup, we got pretty familiar with its unusual and handy gear tunnel storage area. Here's an in-depth look.

www.motortrend.com

 

[Gale Hawkins]

First OEM CEO that claims they can't make the shift to EVs that consumers are demanding. GM and Ford are at least trying to follow the EV path blazed by Tesla.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Sure you're not writing about the Mennonites?
I lived in PA, as most of you know, which has a large Amish community in Lancaster County. I've never seen the Amish using gas engines for their personal use. It's my understanding they can use powered equipment when working for someone else and they can ride in vehicles...just can't own one or drive
Mennonites, although somewhat similar to the Amish, don't have all the same restrictions on their way of life...

Lot's of misunderstandings comes with being Amish or Mennonite.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Sounds like they knocked it out of the park.

"Stand it next to legacy pickup trucks at the same price point, and it's equally competitive. We'll belabor the point one more time: The quality of design, engineering, materials, and technology on offer are as good as or better than any other high-buck pickup truck you can buy today, not to mention the driving experience and the breadth of capability."

Makes my F150 look like a donkey cart. The downside is the waiting list is so long it'll be at least 2024 until you can get one if you haven't already put down a deposit.

This is probably the only truck I would leave Ford to have. Raising the bar for all.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

For those with a geek streak.