EV general discussion

Yeah, 3.3% or something like that of new car sales last year, but up 65% on the previous year so growing quickly. I think Australia won't quite have the same graphing in coming years as other countries though as there are a lot of differences in the AU market compared to anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere. Tiny population density and rusted on 'good ol boys' driving Hilux's and Rangers are a couple of the biggest that come to mind.

For example - I live 35 minutes from the City, it is a large town (15th highest by population in Vic) and there are only a few EV's that I've seen regularly - and guess how many public charging stations we've got - go one - we must be heaps in a large town with a pretty centralized population - perfect place for EV's as they fit the bill for commuting, etc from here - yep - just one.... At the Hungry Jacks, which isn't even in the main shopping area of town - If that's where a town of 30,000 people is at, 35 minutes from the CBD - that is fairly wealthy overall - I can't see a rise to any meaningful number any time soon. I also don't know a single person who is considering an EV as their next vehicle - not one. It's a conversation that is often discussed but the answers are very familiar to us.

Not sure what the answer is - I don't think it's a mass uptake of EV's though, that just doesn't seem to be resonating with the masses at the moment and the more it gets shved down peoples throats the more they will push back on it.

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Originally Posted by Narangga

I missed that the good ship Toyota was going to have a new skipper.

Yes I have already referenced technology adaption trends- Technology adoption life cycle - Wikipedia

On the numbers Australia is barely at 3%

And to think Holden went E85 but the industry stuck with E10. https://www.drive.com.au/news/2011-h...compatibility/

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About to post in General Chat Science. Very very cool I think

2500 rivian sold and they can IF they add a night shift get to 70,000 per year!

Then 6% of the workers sacked? Rivian is laying off 6 percent of its employees — again


Life is tough in the Auto industry EV or not!

Noted a very new Deefer parked in a disabled parking spot today. I almost took a photo- Knowing a "Disabled Parking Shame" page would see it I walked past twice without doing it [tonguewink]

Edit- as my daily post limit reached [biggrin]

"But the most important feature by far is the portable, renewable energy unit that will be used to charge the Ariya Pole to Pole expedition vehicle in the polar regions. The towable prototype includes a packable, lightweight wind turbine and solar panels that will harness the high winds and long daylight hours to provide charge for the EV's battery when Chris and Julie Ramsey stop to rest.
Nissan previously said a second modified Ariya will act as a support vehicle, so we can assume it will tow the generator, which hasn't been shown yet. "We are doing something that has never been attempted before, a world-first, and ultimately that is what makes it so exciting," said"

The really big news is "The Nissan Ariya will also feature some unusual amenities onboard, such as a specially integrated espresso machine with a good supply of sustainable coffee and a drone that can launch directly from the utility unit on the roof."

Good coffee? I will be watching this one [bigrolf]

Its "Nissan Ariya Pole To Pole Expedition SUV To Use Towable Generator

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BYD Atto 3 charges up at a Tesla Supercharger in Australia

What Mazda think of the EV future
This is a quote from the article in the link"
"As more and more EVs are produced, batteries and related materials will become more scarce. Having a whole host of EVs traveling on city commutes while carrying a heavy, 350-mile-range battery pack may not seem so wise if you really think about it."
Mazda's USA CEO Says Longer-Range EVs Aren't Sustainable
And on a different topic, it seems charging your EV might not be as straight forward as you would like!
GM Tells Chevy Bolt EV Owner It's “Not Responsible” For Fast Charging At Non-Approved Public Stations
[UPDATE] GM Tells Chevy Bolt EV Owner It's “Not Responsible” For Fast Charging At Non-Approved Public Stations
Trouble here waiting on a replacement battery for an EV
Kona EV not charging after battery recall
Kona EV not charging after battery recall | Hyundai Kona Forum

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BYD Atto 3 charges up at a Tesla Supercharger in Australia

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Colac Telsa charges are alway empty while I spend an hour on the slow ones to get me to a fast one :rulez::rulez::rulez:

On the topic I see "After a recall-related battery replacement, this Bolt EV is no longer able to DC fast charge.

Chevrolet is recalling every 2017-2022 Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV to replace their batteries due to an issue that has resulted in several fires. For one owner, that recall process might be causing additional headaches. The owner alleges that after getting the new pack, his 2021 Bolt EV no longer supports DC fast charging. This person has taken it back to the dealer at least twice, and the technicians claimed that the chargers he was using were actually the problem.
The owner then went onto the Chevy Bolt EV Owners Facebook group in hopes of finding a solution. Chevrolet also responded to him on Facebook. In part, the automaker’s social media team said:

"After discussing the situation, the dealership informed us that after diagnosing the vehicle, they determined that the vehicle works when using a GM Approved charger at both your home, and at a certified GM dealership. Please know, as this situation is only happening when attempting to use public chargers, GM is not responsible for charging concerns when using non-GM approved public charging stations."

This wasn't what the owner wanted to hear. He claimed to have tested the Bolt on three brands of chargers from five different locations. This included charge points at Electrify America and EV Go – a company that General Motors has a partnership with."

That is interesting[bigwhistle][bigwhistle]

Not bagging Musk. his billions lost must hurt more than a UK Diver who is not a peado might [biggrin]

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Originally Posted by spudfan

What Mazda think of the EV future
This is a quote from the article in the link"
"As more and more EVs are produced, batteries and related materials will become more scarce. Having a whole host of EVs traveling on city commutes while carrying a heavy, 350-mile-range battery pack may not seem so wise if you really think about it."
Mazda's USA CEO Says Longer-Range EVs Aren't Sustainable
And on a different topic, it seems charging your EV might not be as straight forward as you would like!
GM Tells Chevy Bolt EV Owner It's “Not Responsible” For Fast Charging At Non-Approved Public Stations
[UPDATE] GM Tells Chevy Bolt EV Owner It's “Not Responsible” For Fast Charging At Non-Approved Public Stations
Trouble here waiting on a replacement battery for an EV
Kona EV not charging after battery recall
Kona EV not charging after battery recall | Hyundai Kona Forum

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If you like Mazdas I suggest you buy one now while you still can. [bigwhistle]

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About to post in General Chat Science. Very very cool I think

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Toyota have had their Oh No moment and are now frantically doing all they can to try and delay the inevitable.

It's as ever super complex. I'm not sure if Toyota will survive. Mortal wounding seems inevitable.

One thing is for sure, I'm pretty certain Toyota and the Japanese car industry will look back probably at the 2010's as the zenith.

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Originally Posted by NavyDiver

Colac Telsa charges are alway empty while I spend an hour on the slow ones to get me to a fast one :rulez::rulez::rulez:

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Don't hold your breath. Due to the erratic nature of the comments and actions of the founder (:eek2:) who knows when it will happen. :spudnikwhat:

"Tesla was incorporated in July 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning as Tesla Motors."

I have not heard anything about either of these for years, and I am not sure which one you are talking about. Maybe you are talking about the "white knight" who saved the company in 2004 with a cash injection? There has certainly been a lot of erratic comments and actions (as well as court cases etc) from him,but he was not the founder of the company.