Thread: EV general discussion

Originally Posted by Eevo

"cheaper petrol vehicles could increase uptake" would be accurate too. most consumer goods being cheaper leads to increased uptake...

Happy to bet cheap petrol will be dumped on the Australian market over the next few years as the big markets. US, China, EU all phase them out. We are a tiny goldfish bowl in that market place.

I had planned to get my Disco out for a run with Mario for a Fish this weekend. Bloody Covid may shut that idea down in the next twenty minutes.

I may become a dumper if I cannot refit my Disco. I need it capability- Still hoping a refit to a long range water-oxygen only emitting will be possible. My watch list in the space has Toyota for its Mirai engine which is popping up in race cars, boats trains and trucks. Korea is tossing several about in Trucks, buses and more. Plug power, Ballard, Toyota, Cummings, Bloom Energy, ITM power and others. Waiting of course for supply and proof is a sensible idea.

time to see the mess for fishing, work and kids here in Vic. Only sad one I already know is I still get to work when everyone else might be locked up

Would you trust an electric boat engine

I notice Land Rover is building a battery plant in England and says there will be EV versions of all its vehicles by late this decade, in addition to the existing hybrid package.
We will continue to get outdated versions of vehicles here until we adopt Euro6 fuel standards. Or we will simply not be sent the latest vehicles at all.

Originally Posted by NavyDiver

Happy to bet cheap petrol will be dumped on the Australian market over the next few years as the big markets. US, China, EU all phase them out. We are a tiny goldfish bowl in that market place.

I had planned to get my Disco out for a run with Mario for a Fish this weekend. Bloody Covid may shut that idea down in the next twenty minutes.

I may become a dumper if I cannot refit my Disco. I need it capability- Still hoping a refit to a long range water-oxygen only emitting will be possible. My watch list in the space has Toyota for its Mirai engine which is popping up in race cars, boats trains and trucks. Korea is tossing several about in Trucks, buses and more. Plug power, Ballard, Toyota, Cummings, Bloom Energy, ITM power and others. Waiting of course for supply and proof is a sensible idea.

time to see the mess for fishing, work and kids here in Vic. Only sad one I already know is I still get to work when everyone else might be locked up

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I notice Land Rover is building a battery plant in England and says there will be EV versions of all its vehicles by late this decade, in addition to the existing hybrid package.
We will continue to get outdated versions of vehicles here until we adopt Euro6 fuel standards. Or we will simply not be sent the latest vehicles at all.

Yep. We already miss out on a heap of new vehicles

this might be interesting EV or not. Not a stock recommendation!

"

• Hyzon Motors has developed an eAxle with up to 97% motor-to-wheel efficiency, reducing loss by up to 40%
• The new eAxle achieves world-class performance through innovations in the gear system, differential and motor integration
• The company’s next generation aerodynamic class 8 trucks outfitted with these eAxles target 950kW peak power and a 19.7 mpge at full load over the CARB HHDDT drive cycle

eliminates right-angle hypoid gears
"

I had to google hypoid The negatives include

• Complex design.
• Lower efficiency level than planetary gearbox.
• Not suitable for fast speeds.

Like the sound of this from a company I am following- D.Y.O.R. and not financial or medical advice Link if interested in hypoid bits

Of interest to Paten fights??? I found Smesh "Did you know that in practise at least 70% of the energy is lost in the powertrain of a diesel truck, before it even reaches the wheels?"

Have to check with the truck drivers about the efficiency claims. No power train from engine to axles would get rid of a lot of weight and power losses.



This one might be even better as BOSCH is a big component supplier we all know of - Down scale this and E-disco is a go

Originally Posted by Tombie

Would you trust an electric boat engine

F.F.G.s used them for decades(Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate), All submarines have used them for a lot longer. Even Nuclear ones tend to have an electric generator and motor. Ships now are often Integrated electric propulsion (IEP) or full electric propulsion (FEP) is the current ( no pun intended ) crop.

More than happy with the electronics in my little boat. Batteries can be secured better than a sloppy 150 litres of fuel. A bonus would be a BBQ on boat would not scare me in a electric boat not sitting on top of all the fuel. My thermos and sandwiches could get an upgrade. The Buffer would kill anyone who lit a gas BBQ or smoke within 10+ metres of the ships fuel caddies or paint store if they failed in that task themselves

I have to wait alas. No suitable long range power power supply yet in my price range. Fairly sure that will change quickly later this year with at least the battery level via Quatumscape (US), Toyota, Panasonic (Japan) and I think BDY (china) is likely to be hot on Solid state small and high capacity batteries. I know marinising almost anything is possible. Its the rusty bits that bite of course.

will you need a current license do drive an EV?