Ryan Shaw has a YouTube Channel where he reported on a number of
details and speculations about the cancelation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiHPJVlX00I
I've been trying Full Self-driving and my wife describes it as "being
an adult in a car with a first time teenage driver at the wheel".
When
I have a few Ryobi power packs that won't charge. This got me to
thinking I would like to get into trouble shooting and battery
testing. I've found a few sites on Youtube that discuss trouble
shooting and battery testing. A number of sites use a Atorch DL24 [P]
such as this channel:
https://www.
A friend loaned me her Tesla Model Y LR for a 500 mile (each way) trip.
> 2 Fast charge stops on the way down, each around 15 minutes.
> Overnight slow charge at the hotel, then 2 more fast charges on the way
> back.
>
> On 11/1/2023 11:29 AM, Peter Eckhoff via EV wrote:
> > The
The other thing that needs to be considered is the changing battery
energy densities. With various reports hinting at 4 to 5 times the
energy density of current batteries, ranges of 300 miles could become
1200 to 1500 miles or packs that are 4 to 5 times smaller and with
recharge times that are in
I always appreciated GM's approach to safety as opposed to Tesla's
("Hold My Beer. I've got this...) approach. The Bolt warns the driver
while Tesla takes control (FSD, and somewhat WRT Autopilot).. I feel
more comfortable with the GM approach.
As a disclaimer, I've owned a Bolt and now own a Te
AMEN!!
We use Level 1. Level 2 would be overkill and we have a Supercharger
about 10 miles away if we have a need to use it (about 4 times a
year).
Long distance traveling is like doing it in an ICE except we stop and
recharge while we use the restrooms and then grab a bite to eat. When
done, w
Back in the early 2000's, Bill Moore, publisher of EV World, was in
the Toyota Museum in Japan. He was speaking with the Director of the
Museum and Bill asked about Toyota planning with respect to hydrogen
fuel cells and electric vehicles. This was at a time when CARB was
dissing EVs for Hydrogen
After owning a Bolt and a Tesla, I can understand GM's motive for
stopping production of the Bolt in favor of the Equinox EV. The ICE
version of the Equinox is 20 inches wider and a few inches taller than
the Bolt. Most people did not like the Bolt front seats as they were
too narrow. A 20" wide
Another possible entrant: VinFast
https://www.heraldsun.com/news/business/article273293290.html
On Fri, Mar 17, 2023 at 5:47 PM Lee Hart via EV wrote:
>
> Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote:
> > Most already have small-car factories and/or divisions all over the world,
> > so unlike Tesla, they don't
We went through the same thing with our 2019 Bolt. Like you, we ignored
the invite but did set the car to "Hilltop Reserve" as recommendedand
parked it outside (garage was full) which would have been set by the
dealer anyway.
A while later, they said they had the new pack and we brought it in for
Normally, I would bypass something like this except that it is from
respected universities and their battery shows with no signs of
degeneration after 400 cycles. Here is the title and link and first
paragraph:
Scientists invent ‘game-changing’ electric car battery that never
loses charge capacity
I found this link yesterday (Sandy Munro's channel):
https://youtu.be/tDp9PhPJhUI
It shows what can happen with a Level 2 installation and voices
concerns for the need for better standards of home installations of
EVSEs. The insides of a junction box literally melted. Followed by a
show and tell
Hi Peri,
Just two suggestions:
1.) Is there not a Leaf owner's forum where you might be able to pose
your situation and question?
2.) My ICE mechanic has replaced Prius packs **and** cells from third
party companies. I would think with the number of Leafs out there,
there should be a similar co
They all have this problem in one way or another. The Bolt I owned
never saw a pedestrian except once in a Blue Moon but that was about
two years ago or so. I drive a Tesla and see some of the problems
they are talking about with regard to pedestrians. Tesla is not 100%
at all.
Personally, I do
I hear what you are saying but I don't think it is that regressive. I
think of it more along the lines of getting rid of "Free Gasoline" as
the number of ICE vehicles increases. You have to make those gasoline
stations self supporting and maintainable.
A "fill up" of electrons is not that expens
After going over the article, this is the relevant statement: " Researchers
at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg achieved an increase in the
photovoltaic effect of ferroelectric crystals *by a factor of 10* by
creating crystalline layers of barium titanate, strontium titanate and
calcium ti
This is the paper the article came from:
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abe4206
Likely worth a read to find out where the 1000% might have come from.
Might be that it's 1000% better than silicon on a $/kw basis.
didn't have time to read the article. Gotta go...
Peter
On Tue, Jun 2
Ours took 3 days. We had to get the battery down to less than 10%(?).
We arrived at the Chevy Dealership with around 8%. Part of the
process is to drain the battery completely and that takes time. We
dropped it off Sunday evening and picked it up Thursday morning after
a call on Wednesday saying
If there are any electric cars on board, that's not a good thing..
Hope the ship stays afloat so they have an easier time getting to the
bottom of the cause.
On Fri, Feb 18, 2022 at 11:22 AM Lawrence Rhodes via EV
wrote:
>
> 1,100 luxury cars. What a pity. Insurance fraud? Could be another way
ave a problem recognizing
and then displaying the silhouette of a pedestrian.
Peter Eckhoff
PS I love my Model Y and I am not going to sell it. She's like a
beloved girl friend with a few bad habits.
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No oth
On another discussion list, I asked users in the Colorado Rockies (and
elsewhere) if using the foot-pound to kwh conversion rate provided a
reasonable estimate of kwh consumption and regeneration numbers. It
seemed to. So for a Model Y at 4416 pounds with two adults and
luggage, the vehicle weigh
ations
> > only (and not the power grid).
> >
> > So unless your EVSE relies upon a radio to work, charging EV's should not
> > be affected.
> >
> > Jay
> >
> > On 10/29/21 15:35, Peter Eckhoff via EV wrote:
> >
> >> At Space Wea
At Space Weather, http://www.spaceweather.com, there is a report of a
CME heading toward earth on the day before Halloween. While not super
strong at G2/G3, it does raise the question of what effect this might
have on charging an EV during such events. Has anyone here read or
studied what impacts
I had no problems. You might want to try again.
On Thu, Oct 21, 2021 at 8:04 PM Verne Pavreal via EV
wrote:
> Is the article behind a pay wall my iPhone Safari browser just complains a
> problem has occurred cheers
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On 22/10/2021, at 11:07 AM, Mark Hanson via EV
>
I was upstate NY when the outside temp hit -52F one morning in
January, 1966. So this interests me as many used block and oil pan
heaters. Some brought their batteries in at night to keep them warm.
I feel your son's frustration. I know there is active pack thermal
management and power is drawn
What happens to Mirai tanks that have been refueled 300K to 500K
without a tank change? Do they pose a danger to the general driving
public?
Today, as an aside, I drove my Model 3 90 miles at 65 mph with the
equivalent of 3 adults in the car, AC running, and averaged over 5
miles per kwh. I was
Thank you Bill for all your expertise on this subject.
I came across this Youtube video demonstrating how to use the Mirai’s
Homelink controls to open a garage door:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7XjqEaWExY
The last few seconds show a Mirai opening the garage; assuming to park
the car in the
Hello Dave,
You raise some interesting questions. Out of curiosity, I did a
search on Mirai Hydrogen Tank Replacement Cost and came up with a
couple of things:
1) In this link:
https://insideevs.com/news/326312/2016-toyota-mirai-do-not-refuel-after-2029/
There is a picture from a 2016 article
Instead of wasting what is generated, can some of this RE be used for
other things? Farming comes to mind. Commercial fishing. Wool cloth
manufacturing. Will we end up regulating our lives by the sun cycles
and energy generated?
What do we do or can do in the spring, Summer, and fall months th
Where and who is building them ?
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 3:30 AM Mark Abramowitz via EV
wrote:
> One other update on subsidies for stations - some new stations are being
> built *without* state funding.
>
> - Mark
>
> Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone
>
> > On Aug 24, 2021, at 11:11 PM, Mark
g in the road.
>
> Recently, DOE announced a goal of $1.50/kg by 2030(?).
>
> I hope that information helps.
>
>
> - Mark
>
> Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone
>
> > On Aug 24, 2021, at 10:33 AM, Peter Eckhoff via EV
> > wrote:
> >
> > Okay,
Okay, one last bite at the apple.
This quote came from a Wiki article:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolysis_of_water
" Considering the industrial production of hydrogen, and using current
best processes for water electrolysis (PEM or alkaline electrolysis)
which have an effective electrical
I listened but it was a lot of fluff and no opportunity to ask questions.
I asked you questions and you didn’t reply.
On Sun, Aug 22, 2021 at 7:40 PM Mark Abramowitz via EV
wrote:
> You may find this interesting, in answer to your question.
>
> https://youtu.be/dWAO3vUn7nw
>
> - Mark
>
> Sent fr
Thank you for the text!!
A couple of things caught my eye.
1.) " ...struggling to get the pump nozzle unfrozen from their fuel tank.".
Is this a PV=NRT problem where a decrease in pressure is causing
temperatures to drop causing condensation to freeze the nozzle?
2.) " The station was down —
Mark,
I've read your comments and if FCEVs are 7 years behind BEVs like you
printed, what is going to propel them past BEVs? In what sort of timeframe?
All the major automakers (even Toyota is acknowledging they may have made a
mistake) have announced they are going to BEVs. They are putting th
I test drove a Model Y yesterday and I engaged Auto Pilot. At a major
intersection, I was turning left. AutoPilot couldn't fine the turn
lane lines and threw up a bunch of warning messages, the wheel
vibrated as a signal it starts for not staying in line. The lines had
worn away. I had my hands
ROTFL!!! The good ole dayz…
On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 4:08 AM EVDL Administrator via EV
wrote:
> On 18 Aug 2021 at 3:53, Robert Bruninga via EV wrote:
>
> > He was down to 50 miles remaining and beginning to worry.
>
> Remember when EVs ran on a half ton of lead, and "50 miles remaining"
> meant
>
But
first the trucks have to adapt to hydrogen.
Anyway, I'm not seeing a hydrogen future anytime soon.
A hydrogen economy seven years away??? It might be if EV development
were to be at a stand still.
On Tue, Aug 17, 2021 at 3:34 AM EVDL Administrator via EV
wrote:
>
> On 16 Aug 20
, your hydrogen
> transportation fuel is likely *not* to be derived from fossil.
>
> - Mark
>
> Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone
>
> > On Aug 15, 2021, at 8:22 AM, Peter Eckhoff via EV
> wrote:
> >
> > Numbers help. For instance, an experimental Toyota
Hi Nathan,
I was thinking of 700 bar tanks with 3 per car and several hundred
million cars (not just Camrys) being made with these tanks. As with
you, I would not want to be in or near such a car when it let go. The
longer they are in a car, they will likely age and develop cracks.
There was a
That, if it comes to fruition, is a solution to one of the big
hindrance to hydrogen usage.
On Sun, Aug 15, 2021 at 10:43 AM Lawrence Rhodes via EV
wrote:
>
> I watched this video and found that they have solved the compression problem
> but it is still big oil friendly. That is it will be a pr
Numbers help. For instance, an experimental Toyota Camry with three
carbon wound hydrogen tanks was filled to "700 bar" with hydrogen for
a range of 300 miles. Nobody who wants to convey pressure to the
general public uses bars. It is always PSI. 700 bar translates to 5
tons per square inch in
It was earlier. clicked on it and it was there with about 14(?) pictures.
On Sat, Jul 31, 2021 at 12:12 PM clarke2 via EV wrote:
>
>
> not there
>
> On 7/30/2021 2:08 PM, Greg William via EV wrote:
> > I've lowered the price on these:
> >
> >
> >
> > https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/snw/d/pou
I'll add that in AutoPilot, I have experienced braking at an intersection
on a curve where a stopped car is in the left turn lane, I'm in the right
through lane, and depending upon where my steering wheel is pointed (only a
couple of degree variations), my brakes are applied or not. This is one o
be relied upon.
On Sat, Jul 10, 2021 at 2:36 PM Jay Summet via EV wrote:
>
>
> On 7/10/21 1:50 PM, Peter Eckhoff via EV wrote:
> >
> > Blind spot detection in my Model 3 is useless. I rely only on my mirrors
> > and turning my head; not on the terminal pre
In looking at the video, there was only two seconds from complacency where
the car is hugging the right lane line to pegging of the Oh S__t meter
where the car veers off to the left of the left lane line. It's like the
old pilot adage of: "Hours and hours of boredom punctuated by moments of
stark
As a Tesla owner, I don't disagree with your statements in this thread. I
think it would be more appropriate to add the word "Semi- as a prefix to
both AutoPilot and Full Self-Driving and even drop the words: "Full" and
"Auto". Then we would have truth in advertising. Mush was interviewed by
Sa
Naw, Telsa gives you an RFID card that you hold up to the driver's
side pillar between the front and rear seat just below the camera. I
carry my card in my wallet like some people carry their keys in their
pockets. The Cell phone APP and FOB are secondary and tertiary means
of entry.
On Thu, Ap
Hello Mark,
My Model 3 does the same thing. I am told that it is being done to
condition the batteries. I notice on days when the temperature is
above 90 degrees and after a bit of time, the pump(s) will turn on to
cool the pack. The same thing happens when temps go below freezing(?)
as the bat
I would also ask in any of the Tesla forums. It’ll be interesting to hear
what you find out.
On Fri, Mar 19, 2021 at 1:31 PM Mark Hanson via EV
wrote:
> Hi folks
> The Tesla dealer isn’t informative about a wiring schematic, where to hook
> in the left, right turn signal rear lights and brake l
Ars Technica has an article saying the Montgomery County (DC Area) School
District is electrifying its entire school bus fleet with **Proterra**
drive trains.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2021/02/maryland-school-district-places-largest-ever-order-for-electric-buses/
Apterra may or may not be going
Hi Mark,
As a ex-Bolt Premier and a Tesla Model 3 owner, I love the Bolt and
appreciate the technology of the Model 3 but I feel safer in the Bolt
because of its safety set up. Somehow, my Model 3 does not see a
vehicle in my blind spot until it **is** in my blind spot. How can
Tesla can see a 1
I didn't see Mark's original email come in and I checked my Trash,
Spam and Promotion folders and it was not there.
I own a Chevy Bolt and as the Bolt is charging, the charge rate falls
off. The 55kwh in an hour is almost a full pack.
A search on Chevy Bolt Charge Rate came up with this article
Plugshare publishes those who offer their household plugs for public charging.
My area is loaded with such plugs. Most are J-1772 but I didn't see
the voltage/amperage listed in just a sampling
On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 1:24 PM Lee Hart via EV wrote:
>
> Peri Hartman via EV wrote:
> > If you can
A while back, I proposed to the Bolt Forum that they use the conversion
formula from foot-pounds to kwh to figure loss of range when climbing hills
and mountains. Several tried it and reported fairly accurate numbers. So,
it's anecdotal but reasonable.
The formula is change in elevation (ft) x (
Hello Mark,
I've used Plugshare before but I am no expert on knowing whether
Plugshare has all the J1772's at motels listed. A Hampton Inn where I
stayed at before was under a Level 2 icon on Plugshare.
I did come across this link:
http://www.chargehotels.com/
I'd be anxious to hear if it work
Hello Mark,
We own a Bolt and love it. Hope you have many pleasant drives with it.
I second Steve's comment about Plug Share: Great app!!
One of the things to try is that Chevrolet would let us "fast charge"
using their 20kwh charger for free. You might want to try to do some
fast charging in
Brother looking over our shoulders
wherever we go. It's the new connected world and I'm not sure if I
like it.
Then Covid hit.
Stay safe!!
Peter
On Sat, Jul 11, 2020 at 12:20 PM Lee Hart via EV wrote:
>
> Peter Eckhoff via EV wrote:
> > about 4 hours. I visited one dealer
Hello Mark,
Some Chevy dealers have installed Level 3 charging and they allow
Chevy EV owners to connect their Bolts to their system for free. I
don't know if this is still the case. I was pumping 20 kwhr into a
pack but it slowed up so a complete top off from almost empty takes
about 4 hours.
Okay. I hear you. I splurged. Instead of keeping my cars 16 years and
running them into the ground, I went ahead and purchased something that is
normally out of my price range.
So why?
First, two of my high school classmates' kids died in the collapse of the
Towers of 9/11. Not a normal reason
Hi Willie,
I'm going by some articles that were written around ~2016. Most cited
having to use RV connections up the ALCAN Highway.
Here's one where the guy went to the Arctic Circle:
https://insideevs.com/news/354792/tesla-model-s-arctic-road-trip/
-- not exactly a trip to Disneyland.
https:
ster charge times and cheaper packs.
Just my 2 cents...
Peter Eckhoff
On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 6:48 PM Willie via EV wrote:
>
>
> On 7/9/20 3:28 PM, Peri Hartman via EV wrote:
> > How about an answer more like, "my primary car is the EV. A few times a
> > year, I ne
*
And the car didn't catch fire!!
**
On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 12:59 AM evln via EV wrote:
>
>
>
> https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-head-on-crash-autopilot-insights/
> Tesla owner crashes head-on with tree, wishes Autopilot was
We definitely need new leaders with good administrative experience and
an eye to the future.
On Mon, May 11, 2020 at 12:17 PM Lee Hart via EV wrote:
>
> Peter Eckhoff via EV wrote:
> > It maybe that we have 512 "captains" and a Commander McBragg. All
> > thinking
It maybe that we have 512 "captains" and a Commander McBragg. All
thinking they are right and everybody else is wrong.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commander_McBragg
On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 7:42 PM Lee Hart via EV wrote:
>
> EVDL Administrator via EV wrote:
> > I suppose I should read or see t
;
> On 3/17/20 10:03 AM, Peter Eckhoff via EV wrote:
> > The article is now linking to "Page Not Found".
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Mar 17, 2020 at 12:52 PM Peter C. Thompson via EV
> > wrote:
> >> Hi Peri,
> >>
> >> I don't have per
The article is now linking to "Page Not Found".
On Tue, Mar 17, 2020 at 12:52 PM Peter C. Thompson via EV
wrote:
>
> Hi Peri,
>
> I don't have personal experience with Tesla, but I do with other OEMs.
> It is very safe to say that the BMS is preventing just that sort of
> problem.
>
> When I rea
Hello Bruce,
I for one appreciate your postings but your health comes first and I
think we all understand that.
Good luck!!! We are praying for you.
Best regards,
Peter
On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 4:38 PM evln via EV wrote:
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>
>
> Much has happened, both with the amount and quality of
> EV new
Is there any mention of the price range and range of the electric F-150?
On Sun, Nov 10, 2019 at 5:14 PM brucedp5 via EV wrote:
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>
>
> https://electrek.co/2019/11/04/ford-union-plans-electric-f-150-built-in-dearborn/
> Ford union deal confirms EV plans, electric F-150 will be built in Dearborn
I think your headline has the decimal point in the wrong place. I
think it should be $0.034/mi.
On Mon, Oct 7, 2019 at 4:42 AM brucedp5 via EV wrote:
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>
>
> https://www.torquenews.com/7893/5-ways-minimize-charging-costs-chevy-bolt-ev-and-other-electric-vehicles
> 5 Ways to Minimize Charging Co
Not exactly sure of your price range. I've owned a Chevy Bolt and I
know a number of them are now available on the used car market. The
seats fold down and we have carried our dog in it. I like the way the
sensors alert you instead of trying to control of a situation.
The Tesla stores will tell
In our area, central North Carolina, the Sheetz gas stations have been
installing Level 3 chargers at almost all their stations. Sheetz has
fast food service that you can order from the pump. On Plugshare,
they generally have a 10.0 availability rating. The Sheetz stations
provide up to 150kw s
Question: "What happens if the shorters acquire so much stock that they
eventually have a create a presence on the Board of Directors??"
What part of the company stock is currently owned by EV friendly
investors?
What would cause EV friendly invests to lose their percentage?
On Sat, Aug 17, 201
I did too but it did not seem to be "in depth" such as what have you
used PlugShare for? They wanted to know what EVs I have and how much
they are used.
I have used their app to show people the recharging network
availability across the country and in some cases, foreign countries.
There was a co
According to the news, it was a Hyundai Kona.
On Sat, Jul 27, 2019 at 8:02 PM brucedp5 via EV wrote:
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>
> [ref
> http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVcrash-40ft-plummeted-embankment-into-Portland-OR-playground-v-tp4694334.html
> ]
>
> (text sez don't know what brand e
One of the other considerations or two is that Toyota has access to
scientists and engineers who are (or should be well versed) in
hydrogen fuel cell technology. Like the Prius, Toyota can take
business risks if they see some potential benefit that might pay off
in the future. Quick refueling has
May I introduce you to Plugshare? /snark
I bought a Tesla primarily because I **could** go cross-country and
not have to really worry about where to recharge. I might have to go
to an RV campground for a few hours at 25 miles per hour of recharging
but RV campgrounds are numerous and I will like
I'll bite.
I own both a Bolt and a Model 3. I prefer to drive the Bolt over the
Model 3 when it comes to "safety". I prefer to drive the Model 3 when
it comes to long distance driving.
I think the Bolt's sensor systems are superior to the Model 3's
especially to the rear and blind spot areas.
I'll bite.
I own both a Bolt and a Model 3. I prefer to drive the Bolt over the Model
3 when it comes to "safety". I prefer to drive the Model 3 when it comes
to long distance driving.
I think the Bolt's sensor systems are superior to the Model 3's especially
to the rear and blind spot areas.
Kudos Bruce Kudos!!! Great idea!!!
On a serious side, I’d check with a local electrician to see what
restrictions there be on how many electrons can be pumped without taxing
your electrical infrastructure and what may need to be beefed up.
Especially if you are planning multiple charge points.
W
As I understand it, Tesla will drop off the car of your build at your
address to let you test drive it for a week. If you don’t like it, they’ll
come on by and pick it up. Otherwise, it’s yours.
You don’t go to the dealer, the dealer comes to you. Yeah, it’s
different. Very different. It’s goi
This Tesla hit 240 km/hr (150 mph). Not sure how much it drained the
battery but he passed trucks like they were standing still.
On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 1:55 AM brucedp5 via EV wrote:
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>
> https://insideevs.com/video-tesla-model-x-hits-autobahn-top-speed/
> Tesla Model X Hits Autobahn For High-
Try the Bolt. It’s impressive!!
On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 7:09 PM Mark Abramowitz via EV
wrote:
> *Everything* I’ve heard from them the last several years leads me to think
> that they are serious about electric drive trains.
>
> Maybe we’ll get a new and improved EV1 one day!
>
> - Mark
>
> Sent
No we haven't forgotten, but we can forgive. I too was disappointed with
CARB dissing the EV-1 and Rav 4E for the idea of hydrogen powered cars but
I can understand where the shareholders might want them to sell more spark
plugs and servicing. It is what it is. I've moved on. We need to focus
o
Hello Mark,
This is the type of thing us geeks seek. Feed us data!!! Here's an
example:
A friend has been captivated by the use of hydrogen in an ICE by a local
"genius"/entrepreneur. He referred me to the guy's website at:
Victorypower.net. His system uses tungsten and extremely high tempera
But what about **your** sources??? You were asked for your references.
Your spiel is well and good if the economic efficiencies are there. Who
has made breakthroughs and where can they read the same things you are
reading?
I made a list of the hydrogen economy weaknesses years ago and would have
I think it was Valence Technology.
On Thu, Dec 20, 2018 at 4:14 AM EVDL Administrator via EV
wrote:
> Didn't someone demonstrate several years ago that you could put a bullet
> through a LiFePO4 cell without significant fire hazard? Or is my memory
> playing tricks on me? I know that Tesla doe
I've had similar experiences with my Bolt. I only charge using Hilltop
Reserve which leaves about an 1/8 of the pack uncharged. I've gotten down
to where there is less than a 100 miles remaining on a number of
occasions. I don't worry about it. I plan my charges to start immediately
or set it t
e understanding
> of the electric system.
>
> Jim Walls
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: "Peter Eckhoff via EV"
> Sent: Friday, December 14, 2018 08:35
> To: "Electric Vehicle Discussion List"
> Cc: "Peter Eckhoff"
> Subje
If current batteries have around 215 whr/kg and Amprius's new battery which
maybe rated as much as 435 whr/kg (if in the same volume), a Model 3 with a
300 mile range could conceivably have a 600 mile range and a Bolt could
have a 480 mile range. At 60 miles per hour, the max range occurs at about
Hello Bruce,
Hope your operation goes well. My prayers are with you.
From your information and from Tom Keenan:
Toyota is into the EV business but the dealers as Tom Keenan points out may
not be enthusiastic about selling EVs:
"If this is based on dealership interviews/meetings, then then perh
t
> 7 years by 2025.
> That is a big number. And last time I counted al lmodels, I think I only
> came up with about 450 total car models on sale in the USA. So it is over
> half...
>
> Bob, WB4APR
>
> -Original Message-
> From: EV On Behalf Of Peter Eckhoff vi
I don't get it either. According to Exxon-Mobil, we have until around
2040, maybe a bit longer, until the world wide liquid supply of crude oil
peaks. All Toyota has to do is to view the worldwide sales of EVs on
InsideEVs Sales charts to realize there is a market for EVs. Not sure what
their ra
Hi Bruce,
I mentioned this podcast because it is a side of "the future" that I had
not heard detailed before from someone who was/is intertwined with large
city transportation management (exCommissioner(?) of Transportation NYC).
Some of the things he brought out like limiting the flow of traffic
Thank you Gail!! That was a very interesting program and one that we all
should listen to.
On Tue, Dec 11, 2018 at 2:04 PM Gail Lucas via EV wrote:
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I drive a Bolt now. I average about 4.6 miles per kwh and I've traveled
about 4,200 miles since the end of December or 600 miles per month or 20
miles per day. I'm retired. This means I have to save about 4.3 kwh using
LED bulbs over incandescent bulbs on a daily basis. Each bulb, if it
replaced
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> UL requires EVSEs to go through pretty serious surge testing, 6000V 3300A
> if I recall correctly. All the EVSEs I've torn down have MOVs installed.
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> The vehicle has additional MOVs and protection.
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> On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 3:00 AM, Pete
We live in an area with a fair number of thunderstorms and we see the
lights blink a couple of times during a storm. I have some appliances on
surge protectors which leads to:
1) How well are the home charging stations able to handle voltage spikes
and not transmit the voltage to a pack?
2) Sh
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> > I've never heard anyone complain about the Bolt seats. Everyone that I
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> > > On Nov 5, 2017, at 9:07 AM,
Thanks Bruce.
I should have mentioned that I had gone to the other forums previously but
I did not read anything about a back cushion interfering with the airbags.
Mark: I am a little wider than most and about 6'. The wings of the
"Leather Appointed" back seat in the 2017 Premier edition are a
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