What do you think about Electric Cars?

Discussion in 'Serious Discussion' started by Katzenfreund, Aug 24, 2017.

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Will your next car be electric?

  1. My next car will be electric

  2. I’ll wait several years for prices to drop

  3. I’m not convinced by them, I’ll buy conventional

  4. I am undecided, far more info is required

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  1. gorski

    gorski MDL Guru

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    https://electrek.co/2018/09/11/soli...undai-samsung-breakthrough-electric-vehicles/

    Solid-state battery startup secures backing from several automakers as it claims breakthrough for electric vehicles

    The company claims to have achieved a breakthrough by incorporating a high-capacity lithium metal anode in lithium batteries – creating a solid-state cell with an energy capacity “2-3X higher” than conventional lithium-ion.

    https://www.independent.co.uk/envir...as-emissions-climate-change-co2-a8528006.html

    Electric vehicles already able to cut greenhouse gas emissions by half
    Exclusive: Critics have played down ability of current electric cars to reduce CO2 levels, but new analysis shows significant impact
     
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  2. sml156

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    #822 sml156, Sep 17, 2018
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    Your reported you dickwad

    EDIT:
    removed quote, For reasons that are obvious to me now but not 2 hours ago.
     
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  3. gorski

    gorski MDL Guru

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    Yeah but don't quote him - it defeats the purpose of cleaning up... ;)
     
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  4. sml156

    sml156 MDL Member

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    LOL fixed
     
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  5. gorski

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  7. Joe C

    Joe C MDL Guru

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  8. gorski

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    #828 gorski, Sep 29, 2018
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    Yeah, right, let's stay the same... always... so one doesn't have to make an effort in any direction... so much more... comfortable... on our way into oblivion...

    Boring, Joe, terribly boring... nothing but repetition of old news... Yes, in so many, there are some mishaps, sure... and?!?

    Any idea how many "mishaps" the internal combustion engines have had, especially at the beginning...???

    Anything NEW, perhaps? Any effort towards the future or just regurgitating only...???

    It IS hotting up!!!

    https://www.greencarreports.com/new...e-foundation-for-10-million-electric-vehicles

    https://electrek.co/2018/09/25/lucid-motors-partners-electrify-america-ultra-fast-charging/
     
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  9. gorski

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    https://www.electricvehiclesresearc...rk-to-ban-petrol-and-diesel-car-sales-by-2030

    Denmark to ban petrol and diesel car sales by 2030

    Wake up and smell the broccoli... :D :D :D

    https://www.greencarreports.com/new...atteries-and-kia-electric-cars-todays-car-new

    VW has confirmed plans to introduce solid-state batteries by 2025. The battery technology could be seen as a major improvement over today's lithium-ion units

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckt...-new-models-over-next-two-years/#704c7f1d7ad8

    Audi's Electric Vehicle Strategy Includes Four New Models Over Next Two Years

    We see the demand for EVs growing a lot quicker. We estimate as much as 25 percent of our business being electric by 2025.
     
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  10. gorski

    gorski MDL Guru

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    Well, we heard lots about how it will never work, loadsa nay sayers... Oh, well... Nowhere to be seen lately...

    https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1119026_mercedes-breaks-ground-on-u-s-battery-factory

    New materials are going in, too: https://www.electricvehiclesresearch.com/articles/15589/graphene-for-vehicle-parts

    It's all going electric: https://electrek.co/2018/10/09/ford-all-electric-streetscooter-delivery-vehicles/

    But Tesla aren't getting my money, when I decide it's time: https://twitter.com/i/topics/tweet/1050169647713026048?cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjcw==&refsrc=email
     
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    Tesla probably engaged in fraud: Judge Napolitano
     
  12. gorski

    gorski MDL Guru

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    Very cool "contribution"... :rolleyes:

    Anyway, really good stuff is really happening... :)

    https://www.offgridenergyindependen...er-to-peer-solar-electricity-trading-platform

    https://www.offgridenergyindependence.com/articles/15291/dual-layer-solar-cell-sets-record

    https://www.offgridenergyindependen...lls-researchers-print-module-six-times-bigger

    https://www.offgridenergyindependen...t-improvement-in-survivability-of-wave-energy

    "Ocean Energy could see 100GW of devices installed by 2050, generating 10% of current EU electricity consumption. Improving reliability, survivability and reducing costs have been identified at EU level as key factors to get there. It is with successes such as Corpower's that this will become a reality."
     
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  16. Joe C

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    Sounds like a high $$$ risk endeavor to me....
     
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  17. gorski

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    You mean, like nuclear fusion or some such highly speculative idea to start with...? :D
     
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  19. Joe C

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    Your link states:
    So? I had that exact same type of engine in my Chrysler 200. It's a very peppy 6 banger, runs on Regular Petrol
     
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  20. Joe C

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    Well I guess your stating the front and rear axles are electrically locking.... so we don't have to get off our lazy asses to manually lock the 4x4 hubs!
    Well my 4x4 2006 Trailblazer also has an electric locking axle too... Now I'm saving the planet!!
    P.S. and it gets 16mpg highway, even less with 4 wheel engaged and driving in the city
     
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