Thread: EV general discussion

Originally Posted by NavyDiver

NOT driving EV to Traralgon marathon this weekend Meniscal tear- weak kneed woose I am Deferred to next year
RACGP - Meniscal tear – presentation, diagnosis and management

Bugger - that's one I know all too well - still wearing a knee brace every day since a fall and having that diagnosed - didn't require surgery thankfully but has been a slow recovery. I'd love to say it's stopped me doing a Marathon, but those that know me would be laughing uncontrollably at that thought... Trying to drop some more Kg's to make life easier on my knees long term - I've shed more than 30Kg so far, but have another 20 to go.

Originally Posted by Homestar

Bugger - that's one I know all too well - still wearing a knee brace every day since a fall and having that diagnosed - didn't require surgery thankfully but has been a slow recovery. I'd love to say it's stopped me doing a Marathon, but those that know me would be laughing uncontrollably at that thought... Trying to drop some more Kg's to make life easier on my knees long term - I've shed more than 30Kg so far, but have another 20 to go.

Great Effort. Keep on going is my mantra MRI is cool. It rocks my groin and tibia honestly. My Titanium did feel it. Physio booked and deferral till next year asked for.

On EV again so I am not a complete PITA. I get excited easily as noted by my MRI this arvo. Great Wall is prototyping a hydrogen EV

The third biggest in China and claims it will be a luxury and almost certainly will be big as little point in a micro car Will it be a 4wd? God I hope so. the yarn link

Appreciate hydrogen in not fuel station available yet!

Toyotas Hydrogen fuel cell is pretty much ready to go in vehicles - they have also prototyped a hydrogen generator recently but it’s a bit before it’s time given the lack of infrastructure but that will change in the coming years.

Originally Posted by Homestar

Toyotas Hydrogen fuel cell is pretty much ready to go in vehicles - they have also prototyped a hydrogen generator recently but it’s a bit before it’s time given the lack of infrastructure but that will change in the coming years.

Fairly sure Landrover will not be that far behind

This video summarises what GM are doing with their new Ultium battery.
If it all pans out thye should become a potent competitor to Tesla and be a big step towards EVs being a practical proposition.

General Motors INSANE NEW Ultium Battery SHOCKS The Entire Car Industry - YouTube
Regards PhilipA

Originally Posted by PhilipA

This video summarises what GM are doing with their new Ultium battery.
If it all pans out thye should become a potent competitor to Tesla and be a big step towards EVs being a practical proposition.

General Motors INSANE NEW Ultium Battery SHOCKS The Entire Car Industry - YouTube
Regards PhilipA

Not much info in the video apart from them pumping up their own tyres, but if they do what they say, then it could be very interesting. It's only been a matter of time before one of the global giants met then outpaced Tesla at this. Hopefully they are close to mass production and not just talking it up when it's in its infancy still. The video is after all made by GM - it could all be marketing pie in the sky to try and get investors to stuff some money in their coffers - I wouldn't trust GM as far as I could thrown them.

Originally Posted by Homestar

Not much info in the video apart from them pumping up their own tyres, but if they do what they say, then it could be very interesting. It's only been a matter of time before one of the global giants met then outpaced Tesla at this. Hopefully they are close to mass production and not just talking it up when it's in its infancy still. The video is after all made by GM - it could all be marketing pie in the sky to try and get investors to stuff some money in their coffers - I wouldn't trust GM as far as I could thrown them.

"ALL-ELECTRIC LAND ROVERS FROM 2024

From 2024 you will be able to choose from the first of six new all-electric Land Rovers. This is a significant step in our vision to dramatically reduce pollution and achieve a truly sustainable future. LINK

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a HYBRID ev /FCEV for 2000km range would rock my boat

Nissan Ariya world’s-first all-electric driving adventure from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole.

All-electric Nissan Ariya to Embark on World First Expedition from the North Pole to the South Pole - Expedition Portal

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