Re: [EVDL] EV Digest, Vol 89, Issue 2

2020-03-01 Thread Glenn Van Vlemen via EV
Fred, I think Elon has mentioned platooning in his trucking benefits under potential automation. Benefits up to 35% increased efficiency?? Regards On Mon, 2 Mar 2020 at 09:13, fred via EV wrote: > > > The post about drafting a semi-trailer rig to make range hit home for > me. When I was a

Re: [EVDL] Leaf 2use in VT: buying a used EV ...

2019-08-22 Thread Glenn Van Vlemen via EV
only commenced deliveries in Australia recently as well. So maybe 3 to 5 years before we see them come onto the resale market. On Thu, 22 Aug 2019 at 15:54, EVDL Administrator via EV wrote: > On 22 Aug 2019 at 11:56, Glenn Van Vlemen via EV wrote: > > > I have been looking at 2nd hand le

Re: [EVDL] Leaf 2use in VT: buying a used EV ...

2019-08-21 Thread Glenn Van Vlemen via EV
I have been looking at 2nd hand leaf’s but find the battery degradation severely limits the use of these vehicles. Some progress appears to be on the horizon for installing additional capacity to restore and or improve range. But not commercially available yet and potential issues around insurance

Re: [EVDL] Towing with a Bolt

2017-12-01 Thread Glenn Van Vlemen via EV
An ICE vehicle uses more fuel when towing assuming all the other safety concerns are covered. Can be 50% more depending on circumstances. This is a result of the motor having to work harder to tow the load. It can also result in ICE overheating due to the sustained load. I would think this is the