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Posted: 5/18/2024 9:47:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've been saying for a while now, EVs are interesting tech but they are nowhere near ready for prime time. Maybe in a few generations of improvements, they will be. But for now, the tech is still far too young to be practical. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: And just like the cyber truck, it will only go about 80 miles when pulling a bigger trailer. I think the application is not good for a full sized pickup. For smaller commuter cars, yes. A pickup that may occasionally tow or haul things, no. |
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Posted: 5/18/2024 9:52:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think they're very practical for some, but not viable for everyone. I think the application is not good for a full sized pickup. For smaller commuter cars, yes. A pickup that may occasionally tow or haul things, no. |
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Posted: 5/18/2024 10:07:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You're assuming the government hasn't told Ford to just disable everyone's vehicle as a control measure. You've got about a 0.0% chance of getting a EV working without the car letting you. Older flex fuel vehicles and carbureted vehicles can run on ethanol and lack the connectivity to remotely disable. You don't even need electric to make E95 fuel at home. Just yeast, something to feed it, heat and a still. I think the sweet spot for prepper transportation is solar charged E-bikes and offroad/enduro E-motorcycles. OK range and can feasibly be charged somewhat quickly with modest solar setup. With a spare battery or two the you can get ~100mi and pedaling is an option too. Which Hollywood movie or YouTube channel are you using for your info? Sounds entertaining. |
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Posted: 5/18/2024 10:19:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You're assuming the government hasn't told Ford to just disable everyone's vehicle as a control measure. You've got about a 0.0% chance of getting a EV working without the car letting you. Older flex fuel vehicles and carbureted vehicles can run on ethanol and lack the connectivity to remotely disable. You don't even need electric to make E95 fuel at home. Just yeast, something to feed it, heat and a still. I think the sweet spot for prepper transportation is solar charged E-bikes and offroad/enduro E-motorcycles. OK range and can feasibly be charged somewhat quickly with modest solar setup. With a spare battery or two the you can get ~100mi and pedaling is an option too. |
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Posted: 5/18/2024 10:23:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I wonder how the people that paid over MSRP for them when they first came out feel lol They feel very proud and believe those who refuse to buy short range, low tow capacity electric trucks are enemies of The State and should be incarcerated. |
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Posted: 5/18/2024 10:30:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: $900 lol. I could put 1000 miles on my model 3 for forty something dollars. The lighting isn’t nearly as efficient but it can’t be that bad. Same I’ve been charging the wife’s EV since 2021 never had an electric bill hit $300. |
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Posted: 5/18/2024 12:43:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I agree with that. For a small commuter car, and for someone with a short to medium commute, that would be a good application at it's current level of development. I'd love to have a small EV as a point A to point B transportation. But trying to use that tech in a tow-package truck isn't going to work with the current battery tech. It's just not there yet. There is going to have to be a huge jump in the advancement of design and ability. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I think they're very practical for some, but not viable for everyone. I think the application is not good for a full sized pickup. For smaller commuter cars, yes. A pickup that may occasionally tow or haul things, no. An electric car would be great on my 100+ mile commute. Definitely not short and medium restricted. Where they suffer is long trips away from home. |
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