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Jan-16-2018 06:05 PM
azrving wrote:jrp26789 wrote:
Someday cars will pull the electricity out of the pavement. Much like cell phones on a surface charger. No plugs. They can go for days, and batteries for the back roads. 1000 hp motors and 100%torque at no rpm. It will be amazing, I hope to see it.
And this will help global warming and the environment in what way? 🙂
Jan-16-2018 06:02 PM
Fredetteb wrote:
With all this talk of electric/hybrid tow vehicles I'm surprised I don't see more EV's being used as toads. Recharging batteries as they follow behind a motorhome, no worries about trans fluid or transfer case disconnects. To me that's where EV's should be shining. With the popularity of golf carts especially in retirement communities, I see a vast niche that a pure EV could fill.
I suppose I'll just wait for Tesla et al to call me so I can offer my services as consultant. For a fee of course $ 🙂 $
Jan-16-2018 05:54 PM
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Jan-16-2018 05:45 PM
jrp26789 wrote:
Someday cars will pull the electricity out of the pavement. Much like cell phones on a surface charger. No plugs. They can go for days, and batteries for the back roads. 1000 hp motors and 100%torque at no rpm. It will be amazing, I hope to see it.
Jan-16-2018 05:35 PM
jrp26789 wrote:It will be shortly after we'll all using jetpacks for commuting. 🙂
Someday cars will pull the electricity out of the pavement. Much like cell phones on a surface charger. No plugs. They can go for days, and batteries for the back roads. 1000 hp motors and 100%torque at no rpm. It will be amazing, I hope to see it.
Jan-16-2018 05:30 PM
jrp26789 wrote:
Someday cars will pull the electricity out of the pavement. Much like cell phones on a surface charger. No plugs. They can go for days, and batteries for the back roads. 1000 hp motors and 100%torque at no rpm. It will be amazing, I hope to see it.
Jan-16-2018 05:16 PM
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Jan-16-2018 04:25 PM
azrving wrote:memtb wrote:pianotuna wrote:
I believe Ford owns Volvo. Volvo has a full slate of electric vehicles coming down the pipeline.
"Jul 5, 2017 - Volvo Cars on Wednesday became the first mainstream automaker to sound the death knell of the internal combustion engine, saying that all the models it introduces starting in 2019 will be either hybrids or powered solely by batteries."
If they’are as reliable as Chinese dry cell ( a,aa,c,d, etc.).....it may not get out of the driveway! 🙂
Do you mean batteries like the Amazon brand? 🙂
Jan-16-2018 04:17 PM
memtb wrote:pianotuna wrote:
I believe Ford owns Volvo. Volvo has a full slate of electric vehicles coming down the pipeline.
"Jul 5, 2017 - Volvo Cars on Wednesday became the first mainstream automaker to sound the death knell of the internal combustion engine, saying that all the models it introduces starting in 2019 will be either hybrids or powered solely by batteries."
If they’are as reliable as Chinese dry cell ( a,aa,c,d, etc.).....it may not get out of the driveway! 🙂
Jan-16-2018 04:04 PM
pianotuna wrote:
I believe Ford owns Volvo. Volvo has a full slate of electric vehicles coming down the pipeline.
"Jul 5, 2017 - Volvo Cars on Wednesday became the first mainstream automaker to sound the death knell of the internal combustion engine, saying that all the models it introduces starting in 2019 will be either hybrids or powered solely by batteries."
Jan-16-2018 04:00 PM
John & Angela wrote:memtb wrote:time2roll wrote:Ductape wrote:My truck goes 175-200 miles max when towing. One fill en-route is usually enough. If that fill took an 60 to 90 minutes I would be OK as the price is under $1 per gallon for equivalent miles. The second fill on the road would be a bit much. However recharging overnight in the campground would be great.memtb wrote:
When: They can tow 20K lbs, with a minimum of 400 miles between charges....and you can re-charge in 15 minutes or less! 🙂
What about all those Chevies with 26 (?) gallon tanks? 😉
I have been driving an EV since May 2011 and I agree the battery technology can still use some improvement for long distance towing. Day to day use the EV is wonderful. Zero maintenance, just some warranty repairs and tires so far. Repair expenses could make a diesel owner balk but they seem to be infrequent and should come down with higher production.
Re-charging in campgrounds is nice.... unless you boondock. I guess that we will be limited to areas were there are an abundance of “current bushes”! :h
We’ll, most campgrounds don’t have gas stations either soooo what do you do now.