Thread: EV general discussion

Originally Posted by DiscoDB

What - you don’t believe everything you read on social media….

The sad thing is all the people who commented on the video that believed it to be true.

Ford are fighting it out with GM to be the no.2 largest manufacturer of EV’s in the US.

Toyota have a lot of catching up to do, and plan to release 30 EV models by 2030.

I expect all, including Tesla, will be challenged by BYD.

I do hope hydrogen also becomes an strong alternative. EV’s for city use, and H2 for transportation and regional use would be a good outcome.

BYD are an intriguing car company. Looks promising. CCP links excluded. Their margins are reportedly not that special. Friend has one.. the atto3 seems pretty good.

IMHO if Teslas reported profit margins are as great as they say, they aren't going to easily be over run by the legacy manufacturers. People are preoccupied with the cars, but their potential lies in their manufacturing and distribution models, and vertical integration that enable them to have unprecedented margins. Basically they just price their vehicles to sell as many as they produce. As they bring on more factories it's likely they'll drop prices.

And this is the issue for the Jap car industry. They've got virtually 0 EV's now, but even if they do manage to pivot and have a number of ev's - they will have to be competitive with Tesla who also won't stop development. And 30 models? Will that help keep costs down? And - they are going to have to make a motza on every one to make up for losses in their ICE factories and to compete with BYD and Tesla.

An EV ran in the recent Targa Tasmania, not sure where it finished in the standings, but it seemed more of an info gathering exercise.

The electric car taking on Targa Tasmania - Torquecafe.com (speedcafe.com)

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

An EV ran in the recent Targa Tasmania, not sure where it finished in the standings, but it seemed more of an info gathering exercise.

The electric car taking on Targa Tasmania - Torquecafe.com (speedcafe.com)

"TARGA Tasmania travels over 2,000kms across six days" Looks like it has been delayed to Oct 2023. Changes to make it softer and safer for errors it seem.

It is/will be "Korean giant Hyundai has announced it will spearhead a push into the electric vehicle component of TARGA Tasmania next year.

As part of the exciting plan, Hyundai will dip its toes in the water at the 30th anniversary TARGA Tasmania from April 26 to May 1 by entering a Genesis GV60 EV as part of the non-competitive tour section of the famed tarmac rally.

The South Korean automaker will dispatch a crew of seven for what will be a reconnaissance mission ahead of entry into the newly formed EV category in 2023."

This is interesting

1. ULTRA RAPID CHARGING Even the charging is high performance, taking just 18 minutes¹ to charge from 10-80%. Note "350kW with a Chargefox Ultra-rapid charger" are not that common yet!
2. Fingerprint Authentication System,
3. electro-mechanical Limited Slip Differential fitted to the rear, able to electronically sense wheel slippage and activate a multi-clutch plate system to optimise stability and cornering performance, by shifting drive force between left and right wheels. ​
   
   ​ This offers drivers more stable control on slippery roads and in snowy or rainy weather.​
4. the ha ha bit: , Electronic Active Sound Design invites you the driver to enjoy virtual driving sounds based on the driving mode, the vehicle’s speed and accelerator pedal data. Choose from three sounds: a ‘Futuristic’ sound that symbolises the direction of future mobility; a soft and sporty ‘G-Engine’ tone that’s based on engine noises; and ‘E-Motor’ which reimagines the vehicle’s motor sound.
5. The Performance AWD does 0-100km/h in 4.0 seconds

all from GENESIS GV60 Electric SUV | GENESIS Australia GENESIS GV60 Electric SUV | GENESIS Australia


Heard a interesting chat about Moores law and computer chips yesterday. "Moore's law is the observation that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit (IC) doubles about every two years. Moore's law is an observation "

Battery tech is evolving fast. I still feel Solid state 2025 will really rock the boat

Originally Posted by NavyDiver

Heard a interesting chat about Moores law and computer chips yesterday. "Moore's law is the observation that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit (IC) doubles about every two years. Moore's law is an observation "

Great video on Moores Law - Animation: Visualizing Moore's Law in Action (1971-2019)

Given most seem to think Moores law is dead or at least in its death throws, I hope that isn't a sign about battery tech as well...

500 plus My about to be new drive

MG4 price announced for economical EV | Practical Motoring

The "but more expensive than its $43,990 MG ZS EV sibling." is a bit rubbishy as the new not here yet either Long range ZS is close to 60K

Apples to apples I think

Originally Posted by Narangga

Now let the wait begin...

IT


HAS


BEEN

BUILT!

Now hopefully no more than 10 weeks until it get here...

I Took Toyota’s Hydrogen Car for a Spin and It Left Me Optimistic

Originally Posted by Narangga

IT


HAS


BEEN

BUILT!

Now hopefully no more than 10 weeks until it get here...

Where do cars for the NT come through? Do the boats go there or Adelaide?

The ports in Aus are nuts at the moment.

My car sat bobbing off the sunshine coast for 2.5 weeks before the boat could even dock. I gather Port Kembla is far worse.