Thread: EV general discussion

Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot

I thought it was "If you need to fill it or supercharge it then just do it and don't worry".

I'd like to add on "But if you want to enjoy the power then maybe don't whinge about the range".

Sounds just like any vehicle?

Me personally.. I'm not that worried about EV batteries. I'm more concerned about all the 10 YO discoveries I see that are being basically written off because no one can figure out WTF is causing some crazy electrical fault. Personally I'd be more outraged about that.

For comparison EV's have incredible acceleration due to instant torque, so not oranges and apples if comparing Veron Vs Tesla Plaid, but to get that sort of performance out of an ICE car all sorts of mechanical wizardry is required, so you end up with something like a Bugatti Veyron which does 0-60mph in 2.6 secs slightly slower than a Plaid IIRC.

A full-speed, 250-mph run in the Veyron would only last 15 minutes and would cost more than $42,000.

Technically, you’d only make it 12 minutes, because the 26.4-gallon fuel tank would be empty at that point. However, even if you had enough road—the Veyron can do 253 mph, meaning it covers 4.21 miles a minute. You would need 50.6 miles of road to keep your foot buried for 12 minutes. But the Veyron’s tires wouldn’t last. They’re only good enough for running at 250 mph for about 15 minutes. After that, Bugatti would need to swap them for a new set, which reportedly will set you back a whopping $42,000. 22 Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know About Bugatti – Robb Report

This is interesting for several reasons

"The all-new cab-forward truck’s three battery packs offer a total capacity of 621 kilowatt-hours.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has revealed a new generation of its all-electric long-haul truck dubbed the eActros 600, which can be seen as a direct competitor to the rumored short-range version of the Tesla Semi.
Featuring a cab-forward design typical of European trucks, the eActros 600 is based on an 800-volt electric architecture that accommodates two electric motors with a continuous output of 400 kilowatts (536 horsepower) and three lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs that offer a total capacity of 621 kilowatt-hours."

Charging at 1mw is included for future proofing ( Despite the LFP being a bit more upto date yet still not quiet as fast as next years crop)

"Charging the batteries can be done via the CCS2 connector at rates of up to 400 kW but Mercedes-Benz says that the truck is also capable of accepting up to one megawatt (1 MW) of DC power from a compatible source and that the vehicles will be retrofittable with the proper connector and components once the so-called megawatt charging system (MCS) technology becomes available and is standardized."

The Interest is the One Megawatt charging for three reasons for me.

1- Solid state type cars would be charged as fast or faster than a current Landerover fuel loading for petrol or diesel
2- If EU/Germany replace all trucks and cars with this capacity the massive storage for the massive real time demand on top of the double/quadrupling or more for real total power demands is only going to occur with all Solar, Wind and a huge jump in Nuclear power is put in place to enable it. Add Home and work Heatpumps for heating, cooling and hot water to the extra demand
3- Warranty and life expectancy will not make many happy.

(Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, its maker says that the entire vehicle is covered by a 12-month warranty with unlimited miles, while the electric powertrain is covered under warranty for a maximum of 36 months or 223,693 miles (360,000 km). The high-voltage batteries benefit from the longest warranty period, with a maximum of 72 months, 447,387 miles (720,000 km), or 1,800 charging cycles, whichever comes first.)

Link to yarn

We have a big electric prime mover here at the moment.
Will be on display to the public over the weekend.

It’s new task - hauling from Carapatena to our port.

Massive battery packs, dropped and swapped at each end of the journey.

Unconfirmed, but it seems that the Luton airport fire may have started with, drumroll, a Range Rover Sport Hybrid. UK taloids are blaming the Evoke self immolation thing; well, they would, wouldn't they?

Cause of the fire in the Glasgow airport car park remains unknown.

Meanwhile, several Tesla fires at dealerships are being blamed on radicals... Funny, I thought radicals approved of EVs. Maybe I'm too old to keep up.

Originally Posted by Tombie

We have a big electric prime mover here at the moment.
Will be on display to the public over the weekend.

It’s new task - hauling from Carapatena to our port.

Massive battery packs, dropped and swapped at each end of the journey.

So around 250 to 300KM each way? Do you know any details - would be interested to see it.

Originally Posted by Homestar

So around 250 to 300KM each way? Do you know any details - would be interested to see it.

I’ll get you some.

This was the public article a while ago. Get to see it in the flesh now

Australian miner to trial world's first electric "triple" road train with swappable battery

OZ Minerals To Trial Triple Road Train Powered By Electric Semi – Energy And Mines

Electrification is certainly progressing, as the last I saw on electric trucks was from the same company, but for a logging truck which is only a double trailer not a triple like a road train....Electric vehicle logging truck launches for Green Triangle trial in South Australia - ABC News

this is about the car not the political part so excuses me if this is not your cup of tea


A EV drove a guy to hospital after dozens of 7.62 rounds from Ak47s hit the car! That is one seriously lucky person!!!

"Even though the Tesla's tires were flattened, the driver said the Model 3 Performance dual-motor AWD system managed to keep the car on the road. He realized he was seriously wounded, so he pushed the accelerator to reach the hospital, reaching speeds of up to 112 miles per hour.Fortunately for him, the diesel truck – a Toyota Hilux or Isuzu D-Max, according to what he recalls – wasn't able to keep up with the Tesla, and he managed to get away.
He arrived at the Barzilai Hospital in Beer Sheva despite the fact one of the tires had disintegrated completely, according to the story. Looking at the photos of the car shared on social media, it's a miracle that he is still alive"

There is a video in the link!






https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other...0c6fa5f2&ei=14