EV owners of today and tomorrow

[Grumpycat]

There is a lot of money and resources being thrown at solid state battery technology. I think it's only a matter of time before we see results. The predictions are getting closer all the time.

Yes but "the media hype."

Hey, why are we not hearing about all the Government Subsidies being spent on battery development? R&D is a tax deduction, and the haters consider tax deductions to be outright subsidies.

 

[NoTrespassing]

Yes but "the media hype."

Hey, why are we not hearing about all the Government Subsidies being spent on battery development? R&D is a tax deduction, and the haters consider tax deductions to be outright subsidies.

Misguided people think tax deductions are subsidies. Corporations should not be charged taxes, it's just another way to create red tape and for government to fleece the consumer.

 

[WM75Guy]

This should help Tesla, if they get their semi into production. The one Nikola truck for sale I looked at online was electric, 330 mile range, & 3 1/2 hour charge time at 175 kWh. Definitely would need the gas station model for long distance trips. Others for sale were hydrogen powered.

EV maker Nikola files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

 

[WinterDeere]

I’ve wondered for awhile now, if semi trucks aren’t the more ideal proving ground for BEV technology, than passenger cars. They generally operate on predictable schedules, and can be configured accordingly. There are forced driver rest periods, even for the long-haul guys, where charging could be facilitated. The BEV’s have massive torque, with less impressive horsepower, just what a semi tractor requires. They’re not nearly as sensitive to battery weight, etc.

The Tesla trucks are very interesting. Leno’s Garage did a cool little video on them, a year or three back. They were configured specifically for Tesla parts delivery, which I think were mostly more local routes, but that didn’t appear to be a major limitation.

I’m also constantly interested in what Edison Motors is doing, with their hybrid EV trucks, basically diesel locomotives on rubber tires.

 

[Grumpycat]

This should help Tesla, if they get their semi into production. The one Nikola truck for sale I looked at online was electric, 330 mile range, & 3 1/2 hour charge time at 175 kWh. Definitely would need the gas station model for long distance trips. Others for sale were hydrogen powered.

EV maker Nikola files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

No, it needs the Freight Terminal Model.

You are under the mistaken impression most semi trucks constantly run from east coast to west coast then turn around and do it again. Most operate out of a terminal and make local deliveries or haul terminal to terminal.

 

[Grumpycat]

I’ve wondered for awhile now, if semi trucks aren’t the more ideal proving ground for BEV technology, than passenger cars. They generally operate on predictable schedules, and can be configured accordingly. There are forced driver rest periods, even for the long-haul guys, where charging could be facilitated. The BEV’s have massive torque, with less impressive horsepower, just what a semi tractor requires. They’re not nearly as sensitive to battery weight, etc.

The Tesla trucks are very interesting. Leno’s Garage did a cool little video on them, a year or three back. They were configured specifically for Tesla parts delivery, which I think were mostly more local routes, but that didn’t appear to be a major limitation.

I’m also constantly interested in what Edison Motors is doing, with their hybrid EV trucks, basically diesel locomotives on rubber tires.

For The Arm Chair Geniuses’ beloved “battery swap” a semi can “battery swap” by simply unhitching the trailer.

 

[WinterDeere]

 

[sd455dan]

Finally? a Hydrogen system (Non Fuel cell) that may really work and have amazing energy to weight density.
A Chinese university has made proof of concept batteries using a Hydrogen gas anode. Near 100% efficient and a theoretical limit of over 2800 watt hr. per KG.

VTOL's and very long range EV's this would be a very attractive battery. Not holding breathe on this either.

video is set to time where the new battery is discussed.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

I ran by my local body shop yesterday to see if they had made any progress getting access to Tesla'sl new parts ordering system so they can get our 2023 Model Y back on the road after hitting a deer late last year.

They did get set up to go directly through Tesla for new parts. If the rest of the parts come in today they're going to give me a call and should have the car out by next Friday if all goes well.

 

[NoTrespassing]

I ran by my local body shop yesterday to see if they had made any progress getting access to Tesla'sl new parts ordering system so they can get our 2023 Model Y back on the road after hitting a deer late last year.

They did get set up to go directly through Tesla for new parts. If the rest of the parts come in today they're going to give me a call and should have the car out by next Friday if all goes well.

How long without the use of your car? Did insurance provide a rental?