EV alternative for light/medium duty trucks
So much wheel spinning on EVs, what if they are not the right path forward? The biggest problem with renewable power and EVs is storage, the second is storage, and the third is storage. Another pat...
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pianotuna wrote:
map40,
Which electric car will go 1500 miles on a single charge?
BMW I3. Small modifications to the controllers and a factory built in APU (A gas generator).
As I said, EVs are good for the right application. 99% of my driving is well within the battery range. When I need to travel further I canrun on gas and I don't have to worry about recharging. And as the EV is way more efficient, I get over 50 MPG easy.
Remember, EVs will work only when they save you money and are convenient. A plug in hybrid is a complex vehicle. An EV with a small backup Auxiliary Power Unit is a really simple vehicle. Fully electric powertrain, can be charged at home, but you don't have to depend on the charging network when you are doing a long trip.
That is why I don't believe the RV industry won't see electric powertrains anytime soon. When you use an RV (Motorhome or towing) you need long distance high power. Electric sucks for that.
