Trial complete: electric vehicles can work in Australia

The infrastructure may catchup, but it'll only take off in Australia if recharge times reduce drastically. Maybe super capacitors are the way to go.

For mainstream second car use though it would mean our power bills go up immensely; not from the power consumption but by further 'gold plating' of the line system; as people will still need to charge their cars on 40+ days.

For us though, we're a single car family, so unless they are capable of a 1000km per day as we do on occasion, and I can fix it myself...... it's not viable.


Also, a winch can draw 400 amp.... what then :eek:
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BMW have an interesting approach

"For those that don't believe the range is ample, BMW offers an interesting option. Unlike other automakers, who have kept models strictly electric or strictly hybrid, BMW is hedging its bets with the i3. In addition to the all-electric version, buyers can choose to equip the i3 with a 34-hp 650cc range-extending two-cylinder engine, essentially turning the car into a Volt-like series hybrid. That engine will not power the wheels but will serve strictly as a back-up power reserve, adding range and versatility. BMW says that the range extender, which has a fuel capacity of 2.4 gal, roughly doubles the car's range, which still falls well short of a traditional gasoline car. More important than outright range, however, is the fact that, with the range extender, drivers can refuel at gas stations rather than having to find an electrical charge station. Gas stations are far more readily available than charge stations and also provide quicker refueling."


BMW introduces the i3 electric car with optional range-extending engine


Steve

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Of course we could all save our pennies for one of these :cool:

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Steve

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As a multiple car household and living in the city, I could definately see a place for an electric car in my garage. Untill things change drastically it could never be my only car.

I remeber reading somewhere that BWM would offer a number of days inclusive rental of an X3 or X5 for those trips where a small electric wouldnt cut it.

I would also have no problem converting my old 90 to electric in the future. It has a 350 chev and 45l fuel tank so the range wouldnt get any worse!

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Of course about 0.1% will ever leave the congestion tax area of London, as that is what they are designed for.
All the testing is just to convince the bankers how adventurous they are by buying one to drive from Sloan Square to Piccadilly.
Regards Philip A

Driving around Kangaroo Island recently and was surprised to see electric vehicle charge points around the place.
Turns out you can hire the Nissan Leaf vehicles on KI.
I don't think you could then tour the whole island in the EV, but if you were just sticking around the Eastern side you would probably be OK.

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Originally Posted by VladTepes

An electric 4wd would be AWESOME (if the range issues could be addressed).

Individual motors for each wheel - traction control par excellence.
Masses of torque available.
Can't stall the engine....

Would (or ratherm, could) be a Weapon !!!!

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check this hybrid out genny to charge as you drive and 4x4 and power out lets to run 240v
VIA Motors | Extended-Range Electric Truck 402HP/100mpg

The all electric 4x4 Bremach t-Rex 6.0 ton has been on the market in USA for some time Bremach Motors USA, electric truck

it also comes in 6.5L V8

The present registration system, where you rent each of your vehicle's access to the roads with an annual fee on each, has just got to go before alternative second vehicles will really become the norm.

GPS position/tracks, e-tags, time/congestion loadings will have to be coordinated to get rid of the dinosaur legacy system we have inherited.

cheers