Yesterday. Would you buy and EV?

[Gale Hawkins]

One issue with EVs in hilly or mountain areas is the advertised range might not be so great, especially running the HVAC and more so after the batteries get some age on them. Repeated fast charges also seem to reduce battery life along with driving in extreme temps.

In limited city driving, I think they make better sense than in taking a long vacation trip in July.

Hybrids have the advantage of range, but the disadvantage of having both electric and fossil fuel drive components. Not sure every mechanic other than the ones at the dealers are equipped to service them.

For your daily driving needs use the same roads and use Regen mode to turn the mountains into level driving roads.

 

[2manyrocks]

The elusive perpetual motion machine?

 

[AchingBack]

The larger 52” EGO zero turn equipped with six 12aH batteries is priced at 6999 at my nearest Ace Hardware. It says up to 4 acres of cutting time, so I believe it should do the two acres I mow. I’m on my second season with an EGO push mower for trimming around the house and fruit trees. So far it has performed very well with the one exception being the battery run time is overstated. I’ll drop a second battery in the charger before I start trimming when the grass is high or damp, in case I don’t make it. My wife thinks I should try the 52” EGO and sell the 1023E I’m currently using to mow. I’ve enjoyed the no gas or lube in everything electric that I have so far. With the direct drive mower spindles there is no belts or greasing either. Maybe she is right.

I don't know how bumpy your ground is, but keep in mind, the ride on your tractor is likely much smoother than it will be on the EGO. I know this for a fact because on the tractor you have a much larger foot print to absorb irregularities on the ground.
I wasn't prepared for how much I would be feeling every dip and rise in the ride. The adjustable suspension seat helps some, but it is in no way comparable to a real suspension seat.
Having said that, I do have lower back problems. You might have a different experience on your property.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

The elusive perpetual motion machine?

Just like hydro energy batteries.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Today I called a regional Chevy dealership hoping to check out the fit of a Bolt EUV after the recent $6K price cut but they didn't have one. From specs and reviews they are interesting option in the heart of anti EV heartland.

Some Chevy Bolt buyers getting rebates up to $6,000 | Autoblog

 

[Torvy]

Here's an interesting outlook.

 

[cqaigy2]

Not battery, but interesting.
The Difference Between Gasoline And Hydrogen Engines

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Not battery, but interesting.
The Difference Between Gasoline And Hydrogen Engines

I think hydrogen's going to have to be part of the mix.

 

[hornett22]

 

[cqaigy2]

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Not a bad idea if you have the spare panels laying around, and a controller.