Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla cuts 3 major departments

2024-05-02 Thread John McIntire via EV
I wondered if this reference would show up. I can't be this only one thinking this sounds too familiar. The genie is out of the bottlewe're in for a rough ride so buckle up folks. John M "Money doesn't talk, it swears"--Bob Dylan I suppose AI door locks are next. Open the Tesla do

[EVDL] 156v Tech assistance needed

2024-01-12 Thread John McIntire via EV
Having read this list for several years now, and commented occasionally, I know there some electrical engineers out there. It is to you I address this problem. I am now the proud owner of a '96 Solectria Force which will be receiving a new battery made up of 48, 280A LiFePo4 prismatic cells. The

Re: [EVDL] EV charging is changing

2023-08-30 Thread John McIntire via EV
Was that a rhetorical question? I think we all know why. It is called "big business", including big oil and media and, more and more, big gov't. Big business is vested in the status quo. I believe it is up to those who have some experience with EVs to spread the word...word of mouth. Tha

Re: [EVDL] FLA bad cell question

2023-02-16 Thread John McIntire via EV
I firmly agree with Jim. I've witnessed a shorted cell spark an explosion in a battery that was being charged. There is a reason that hydrogen is used for making bombs. John M -- Sent with Tutanota, enjoy secure & ad-free emails. Feb 16, 2023, 5:04 PM by ev@lists.evdl.org: > Not just No,

Re: [EVDL] Do EVs make green sense?

2023-01-06 Thread John McIntire via EV
There is no such thing as an environmentally friendly "green" automobile. ICEV, EV or something in between, they are all detrimental to life on earth. Like ice cream, just pick your favorite flavor and go with it. >From my perspective of 40 years as a mechanic certified by ASE repairing cars, >