EV general discussion

**NavyDiver** · 3rd November 2022, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by PhilipA

Rams are privately imported and distributed.
They are like Japanese "Grey imports" really.
If you want parts you should get in touch with a USA parts retailer.

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They knew it was possible to buy and ship from USA several months faster than waiting for the Australian (or US?) company here. I think its a RHD converter/engineering company with RAM here? As it was warranty the issue dragged on for far longer than reasonable in this now fixed case.

They are BIG beasts. The fuel costs of the ICE versions are not fun I assume! It is a well used work/tow truck in my relatives case.

The time line for RAM EV may be they are waiting for the Solid State Batteries. It looks to me Toyota has waited for that as well.

I am as always wondering if converting my Disco and refitting my short arsed MGev with solid state batteries will be possible? It has over 30,000 km on it now. 2nd service is due in another several thousand km. That's roughly 3300 liters of Diesel I have not paid for. I would not suggest it has been pain free with it often being a pain in the butt with few rapid charging places. That is changing quickly yet seems slow as well to this black duck.

A hydrogen fuel cell company in Canada has several large, medium and small fuel cell items now and more on the way which may be another option. The MAY BE is loud or long time frame here in the Slow country of course.

As pointed out by many how much more electricity needed is an issue. Mostly a timing issue with feast and famine in our nutty power sector.

"Soaring power production from households and businesses with rooftop solar panels has sent records tumbling across Australia, with output from fossil fuels falling to all-time lows.
Key points:

Output from rooftop solar has reached record-high levels in four states across Australia this spring
The generation from rooftop solar caused demand for electricity from the grid to fall to record lows
Experts say the trend is only likely accelerate, highlighting the need for major investments in the grid

In events described as unprecedented, "

link

If high level planning are "now" surprised to find sunny and windy days create lots solar and wind power we are all stuffed.

DiscoMick · 3rd November 2022, 01:51 PM

Yes, there is a big difference between average and median incomes, because the high fliers distort the average. The median is much lower and a better measure.

Originally Posted by johnp38

All good for the enthusiastic that can throw $100k hobby money around

But a $15k conversion a decade from now, if it ever happens, will have poor sods like me finding the money to convert to electric.

Until then or I can buy a used vehicle for 10 to 15 that doesn't need a new battery pack I will stick to fossil fuel, I live in my real world of well below 'average' australian income, which is in itself higher than the average of anyone working that I personally know.

**Narangga** · 5th November 2022, 09:55 AM

New GMC Sierra EV is a 1064Nm super-ute, tows 4300kg - EV Central

**goingbush** · 5th November 2022, 11:08 AM

"Remarkable:" Volvo to sell electric only cars in Australia by 2026

**NavyDiver** · 5th November 2022, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by Narangga

New GMC Sierra EV is a 1064Nm super-ute, tows 4300kg - EV Central

2024

waiting waiting and waiting

"General Motors hasn't specified the size of its battery pack, although it confirms an 800V electric architecture that allows for fast charging on 350kW units – although its actual peak charging speed has also not been confirmed. (800V models like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 will peak at around 230kW.) "

Battery not specified and 2024 just may be Solid state. IF Not by 2024 Solid state batteries may double the numbers in a very nice way!

**4bee** · 5th November 2022, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by scarry

Safety is a huge issue with those types of vehicles,particularly something like a Series vehicle, as many have a lot more power and a higher top speed than they were ever designed for.

It is a wonder the regulators in our nanny states havent been on to it.
They probably will after something happens.

For that sort of money,they definitely don't interest me.

Get away, it's only a couple of AH Callouts.

**scarry** · 5th November 2022, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by 4bee

Get away, it's only a couple of AH Callouts.

Shhh,don’t tell anyone

**Homestar** · 5th November 2022, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by goingbush

Where did you see that , all the graphs for lithium battery prices on a quick google search show a downward trend.

We buy around 1/2 million dollars worth of lithium batteries each year - the price has gone up around 10 to 20% in the last 12 months and lead times for some units are over 18 months now due to shortages in the industry. It’s ok if you’re buying one or 2 for you caravan etc but when you want a truck load of them it becomes difficult. We have 4 suppliers and they are all in the same boat. A $110K battery pack we bought 8 months ago is now $144K for the same thing.

Tesla Powerwalls have just had a 16% price rise as well.

**4bee** · 5th November 2022, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by scarry

Shhh,don’t tell anyone

Oh roight, Mums the woid. They won't hear it from me.

What are you like replacing Mazda Drivers side windows? Just busted the side window plus one house window when the rideon picked up some stones.
Trying to get on to some repairers that advertise 24/7 Yeah ballcocks.

Message banks etc & you go round & round in ever decreasing circles but you can't speak to a human. Well one I could, but next Friday is the earliest & that sounded a bit dodgy. 'er indoors ain't happy I can tell you.

Cest la vie.

Update. Next doors will replace the Glass if he can get one, whilst loaning us a Holden Cruze auto.

So alls well that ends well. I think. Now depends on shipping from the Eastern States. Or not.

**Homestar** · 5th November 2022, 04:17 PM

A quick Google also turns up a heap of articles on lithium prices going up and why - here’s the first one I found - Lithium prices drive electric vehicle costs higher

There’s some others behind paywalls specific to the mining industry as well.

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