EV general discussion

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Originally Posted by NavyDiver

Flat battery torches ( 4 D cell Maglite) with D Cell was a PITA when moonlighting Security guard thing to buy a BMW Bike when I was 17[biggrin] I miss that K100.

The weight of the 4 d- cells still worked as a big STICK which doubled as a club apparently - Never used one that way promise[biggrin] I did think it could be used as a big stick on the one or two who asked if mum and dad brought the BMW for me :)

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Yes, a great torch for it's time for sure. If you gripped it by the Lens head it did make a formidable weapon I believe.:bat: [bigrolf]


Now I use a couple of adjustable lens LEDs & plug those in now & then but still have my olde 4D Maglite job but can't afford the batteries as the prices increased when some well meaning nitwit suggested D Cells could be used for EVs & the idea caught on..[bighmmm] [bigrolf]


So, if in trouble at least I can throw them at any petty assailant. :Rolling:





Btw, that was a bit of an affront asking about your Mum & Dad.


That would have really,really, taken your street cred away.

A bit of light hearted biffo & a 4 cell Maglite behind the lughole was probably the only real permanent solution in retrospect.



Ah Happy days.[bigrolf]

700km two charging stops -30 minutes each ( I did charge before I left and also in Port Fairy over night)
Cost was $38 RACV - chargefox $10.26 for 26.89kWh 20feb Ballarat- RACV - chargefox $7.24Torquay and I slip the Port Fairy Motel $20 for borrowing his charge point- ( Thanks Peter)

The WLTP is crap in my view. My quirky MG can easily it suggested WLTP only IF AC is off and speed is sub 80kPh. Power used is about 17.8 kWh at 100 KpH and 22kWh at 110kph

Our Cars all use more fuel the faster we go of course. Honestly think using Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure is rubbish with out a separate City and Highway Cycle!

It is clearly not as easy using my 2020 tech and the currently very limited fast charging options. Noting of course my Disco would have drank a tank costing $160ish

The battery in mine needs TLC. Alternating DC and AC charging and usually adding only 80% helps battery cell balancing[bigwhistle][bigwhistle] I do call it quirky[thumbsupbig]

The BYD cars about to come are using BLADE batteries- Same tech as in Porches EVs - They can charge at a much faster rate IF a suitable charge is avaiable which is mostly not true yet[bigwhistle]

A guy in Ballarat took a pic. He thought it might have been the only time a KIA, Hyundai, Tesla and MG EV where all charging at the same time. Mine of course was the shortest range but driven the furthest for the weekend [thumbsupbig]

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Originally Posted by NavyDiver

The WLTP is crap in my view. My quirky MG can easily it suggested WLTP only IF AC is off and speed is sub 80kPh. Power used is about 17.8 kWh at 100 KpH and 22kWh at 110kph


The BYD cars about to come are using BLADE batteries- Same tech as in Porches EVs - They can charge at a much faster rate IF a suitable charge is avaiable which is mostly not true yet[bigwhistle]

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What is WLTP and what BYD - the use of abbreviations that only EV nerds understand [bighmmm] does not help us dinosaurs get with the lingo.

Oh you said you only did two 30 minute charges but you actually did 3 - two on the road and one at the motel - the smarter ones amongst us are not that easily fooled [thumbsupbig].

Why you got a Chinese car?? Don't you know they are the enemy and we should not be buying their goods [thumbsupbig]

Garry

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Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

the situation could improve rapidly , if they'd do similar to Janus truck plans , which is designed around a standard. All trucks could adopt it.

the problem with motor cars is the manufacturers/designers aren't prepared to adopt a standard changeover battery system...their greed for customers is worth more to them than the practicality of a decent standard changeover battery.

not one current manufacturers EV has interchangeable capability with another and thats where it's going to take so long in Australia to give electric cars any decent range capability.

done effectively "refuelling" times for EV's could be equal to or less than ICEV's

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I can [emoji41]

A truck is a truck is a truck.

Chassis designs very similar, differences currently in cab configuration and driveline.

So changing to just a motor and a battery slot would be very easy (relatively speaking)

On a LV/Passenger vehicle….
How does one offer
- different leg room
- wheelbase variation
- seating configuration
- load capacity
- handling dynamics

If all the vehicles need to accomodate the same battery pack (some are quite profiled)

Then, what standard do you have for different size vehicles? A,C,D cell comparison all come to mind.

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Originally Posted by Tombie

I can [emoji41]

Then, what standard do you have for different size vehicles? A,C,D cell comparison all come to mind.

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And to add,there will be improvements,upgrades,with the batteries,and the vehicles,and on it goes.

Its like saying all mobiles should have the same charging cord.

It will never happen,but is a great way for convenience,a bit like a swap and go gas bottle.

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Originally Posted by 101RRS

What is WLTP and what BYD - the use of abbreviations that only EV nerds understand [bighmmm] does not help us dinosaurs get with the lingo.

Oh you said you only did two 30 minute charges but you actually did 3 - two on the road and one at the motel - the smarter ones amongst us are not that easily fooled [thumbsupbig].

Why you got a Chinese car?? Don't you know they are the enemy and we should not be buying their goods [thumbsupbig]

Garry

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Sorry BYD is BRING YOUR DREAMs. a Chinese battery and EV builder. A Big one. WLTP is the European crap way of measuring the range of a battery car. Not suggesting the Petrol or diesel fuel consumption guide in Australia method is real or realistic either. They are both IN A PEFECT world and both exclude having Air conditioning or lights on!

Enemy? Political or religious differences do not make people or a company my enemy. I didn't like at least one polli from America. Didn't make me hate yanks[bigrolf]

At least 50% of the components in most things you buy are made where? [bigwhistle] More a chat for current affairs of course.

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Originally Posted by 4bee

Really all they all need to do is have a couple of D Cell Size Diam. tubes down each side.



Stop - empty a few cartons of D cells into each tube.- cap back on- Job done. Away we go. Foot down hard.


Can anyone pick holes in my idea?




TiC.[bigrolf]

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#SNL - Julia Louis-Dreyfus Does Commercial For Battery-Operated Mercedes AA Class Car - Videos - Metatube

Tony

There is a car carrier with $400 million in Porsches aboard on fire in the Atlantic.
They do not know whether the EVs on board started the fir but they do know that they cannot put it out because the EVs continue to burn.

Regards PhilipA

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Originally Posted by TonyC

#SNL - Julia Louis-Dreyfus Does Commercial For Battery-Operated Mercedes AA Class Car - Videos - Metatube




Bugger she has pinched my idea>[bigsad]
Tony

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Just realised, Tony, weight might be my next problem there but maybe I could try & design Helium filled batteries. [bighmmm][bighmmm]


I did like her "Used Battery Ejection" method if I may be so bold to call it that, but it really does need to go hand in hand with a 10 c/metre capacity Skip which could be conveniently towed behind as well as be very convenient to incorporate a Petrol or Diseasel Gennie. Of course it needs loading chutes for the side discharge of flat batteries but I can't see a problem there providing it can be articulated & Power Boost Extended ie. PBE.


Hhmmm, needs more work, I'll get back to you on that if I may.





Oh BTW, Thanks for your input.



TiC.[bigrolf]

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Originally Posted by PhilipA

There is a car carrier with $400 million in Porsches aboard on fire in the Atlantic.
They do not know whether the EVs on board started the fir but they do know that they cannot put it out because the EVs continue to burn.

Regards PhilipA

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Don't knock it for it is keeping Smit Lloyd blokes in a good job. [bighmmm]