Thread: EV general discussion

Ok got bored watching that video but did note 220mile range so realistic 180m so about 300km range - ok my Haflinger only goes 220km on a tank so the EV is better but not by much.

What I missed was how long does it charge the Subaru? Ok depends on charger but lets assume a typical charger - dont know but I bet it takes a hell of a lot longer than the 3 minutes it takes to refuel the Haflinger.

So how does it take to charge a EV on a typical charger - 5 cappuccinos, 10 Cappuccinos and a big mac or 20 cappuccinos and a Whopper - I mean really it gotta take about the same time to charge as filling a fuel tank or EVs are a no go.

Originally Posted by 101RRS

Ok got bored watching that video but did note 220mile range so realistic 180m so about 300km range - ok my Haflinger only goes 220km on a tank so the EV is better but not by much.

What I missed was how long does it charge the Subaru? Ok depends on charger but lets assume a typical charger - dont know but I bet it takes a hell of a lot longer than the 3 minutes it takes to refuel the Haflinger.

So how does it take to charge a EV on a typical charger - 5 cappuccinos, 10 Cappuccinos and a big mac or 20 cappuccinos and a Whopper - I mean really it gotta take about the same time to charge as filling a fuel tank or EVs are a no go.

And there is no point any Govt. planning for a phasing out of ICE unless there is.
Technology wise I am sure things will improve but at today's rate it ain't going to happen by the weekend.

Originally Posted by 101RRS

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ok my Haflinger only goes 220km on a tank so the EV is better but not by much.

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OTOH, the Subaru doesn't have a 70kph governed top speed like the Haflinger.

Originally Posted by vnx205

OTOH, the Subaru doesn't have a 70kph governed top speed like the Haflinger.

Mine is not governed and goes a lot faster

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

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

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.

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.

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 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 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

Can anyone pick holes in my idea? ...quote4bee

nah.....it's as sound as all your ideas...