Yes I see the Chinese have already stolen my idea.Like this you mean?
Yes I see the Chinese have already stolen my idea.Like this you mean?
Read the other day that Fonterra are about to run an electric milk tanker this coming season. Don't know much about it, its just a development vehicle and only has a short range, so only good for locals but its supposed to have a swapper battery that they claim can be changed in a few minutes.
Probably not much good but with electric and possibly hydrogen here, change is coming whether we like it or not.
i think Kenworth or one of the big truck companies anyway, was looking at swapping out batteries
Supposed to get the train to the Highland Show on Friday morning from Durham. Train was running and unaffected from the Strike-return on Sunday was- then a truck crashed on the line past Newcastle so all trains cancelled on Friday morning. Contacted friends who were traveling with us they volunteered to drive .They had difficulty getting through Durham due to some poor sole threatening to jump off the viaduct.
So he turns up eventually in his newish BMW x1 drive 4 or something very nice car . Range about 190 miles and that’s driving hard . Got to Edinburgh hotel on the Royal Mile with car park and as luck would have it charging point in the car park. He’s got an app which tells him how many miles/battery % it’s got . Hotel didn’t charge for parking and charging the car . Returned today. Dropped us off and he still 35 miles left to get him back home . Possibly one of the best all round cars I’ve been in . Very smooth comfortable (very)quick full of tec . Talking about it with him has changed my view on electric cars . I rarely do long journeys so be fine that way .
Most EV batteries are either warranted for 8 years, battery management and battery design has improved very fast, but I agree like most things early adoption has its problems and the lack of standardised charging is a worry in the uk and EU it is mostly standardised now but the problem is imported cars and older EV’s may not be on the new standards.The purchase price of EVs is crazy then worth bugger all to change when battery is knackered, also not every vehicle is compatible with every charging point which is crazy, no thanks I'll stick with my diesel Nissan qashqi regularly getting 55+ mpg
Most EV batteries are either warranted for 8 years, battery management and battery design has improved very fast, but I agree like most things early adoption has its problems and the lack of standardised charging is a worry in the uk and EU it is mostly standardised now but the problem is imported cars and older EV’s may not be on the new standards.
That and the different charging networks and different apps etc, different speeds at chargers make things less than simple for new users, it one of the reasons Tesla are popular they have the better charge network where they make charging as simple as possible.
I think this is a cracking idea
I agree cars are personal taste as much as anything else, the problem for car makers is making them at a profit.Teslas are popular because of marketing spiel and the belief that their cars are superior. In reality they aren't the only electric car in town now. As the OP states, BMW and the rest are now firmly in the game and will produce a better product. The interior of Tesla's and their overall build quality was not that great given their sticker price. Other manufacturers will firmly be in the battery game now and build a better product.
Teslas are popular because of marketing spiel and the belief that their cars are superior. In reality they aren't the only electric car in town now. As the OP states, BMW and the rest are now firmly in the game and will produce a better product. The interior of Tesla's and their overall build quality was not that great given their sticker price. Other manufacturers will firmly be in the battery game now and build a better product.
I agree cars are personal taste as much as anything else, the problem for car makers is making them at a profit.
I actually believe that the main car makers will fall away, but not to Tesla but China’s cars.
They are coming thick and fast, they look very good, have far more UK looking interiors to the cars, not the minimalist looks Tesla have. I still see older car makers losing market share just because they have not ramped up production they just will not have the numbers of cars the market demands so will lose out and once people have tried other cars they may not come back to spend more on established brands when they can get similar spec cars for far less.
So the danger for established car makers is not just Tesla, it’s their slow ramp of output of EV’s and China.
There are over 60 EV’s available in the uk now how many of them are from the big car makers?There are barriers to the Chinese selling their cars in Europe and America. They also look pretty naff.
Always thought one of those second hand would be great for moving my crush around
Can be a real delay when you get older!which is less time than it takes to drink a Starbucks and have a pee !
Have you seen some of the cars on the road that some seem happy to be seen in?There are barriers to the Chinese selling their cars in Europe and America. They also look pretty naff.
To answers a few point in this thread
Charging at home cost no time as its usually overnight, a full tank every morning, more conmvienet that petrol stations
Charging while away from home, I can get 80% (over 200 miles) in 20mins on the right charger, which is less time than it takes to drink a Starbucks and have a pee ! rarely need to do that though, rare a stop away from home is more than 15mins even on slower chargers as it is just a top up to get to destination usually
fuel cost - low tariff overnight and will soon have solar and battery storage making it free, even on rip of fast chargers at services its still much cheaper than diesel
Only one downside to EV's .......... higher capital cost, this is somewhat offset by lower depreciation seen so far however , no road tax / low BIK etc
If you have the capital (or ability to borrow / lease it). EV is a no brainer for most people doing any mileage IMO
I agree on many points but when you get a busy service station with 50 customers looking for a high speed charge, I am afraid you will be very disappointed. There is no way the grid can deliver this sort of power of power to a single point.To answers a few point in this thread
Charging at home cost no time as its usually overnight, a full tank every morning, more conmvienet that petrol stations
Charging while away from home, I can get 80% (over 200 miles) in 20mins on the right charger, which is less time than it takes to drink a Starbucks and have a pee ! rarely need to do that though, rare a stop away from home is more than 15mins even on slower chargers as it is just a top up to get to destination usually
fuel cost - low tariff overnight and will soon have solar and battery storage making it free, even on rip of fast chargers at services its still much cheaper than diesel
Only one downside to EV's .......... higher capital cost, this is somewhat offset by lower depreciation seen so far however , no road tax / low BIK etc
If you have the capital (or ability to borrow / lease it). EV is a no brainer for most people doing any mileage IMO
I try and see the positives in new tech and electric is pretty much going to take over, its not all roses though.To answers a few point in this thread
Charging at home cost no time as its usually overnight, a full tank every morning, more conmvienet that petrol stations
Charging while away from home, I can get 80% (over 200 miles) in 20mins on the right charger, which is less time than it takes to drink a Starbucks and have a pee ! rarely need to do that though, rare a stop away from home is more than 15mins even on slower chargers as it is just a top up to get to destination usually
fuel cost - low tariff overnight and will soon have solar and battery storage making it free, even on rip of fast chargers at services its still much cheaper than diesel
Only one downside to EV's .......... higher capital cost, this is somewhat offset by lower depreciation seen so far however , no road tax / low BIK etc
If you have the capital (or ability to borrow / lease it). EV is a no brainer for most people doing any mileage IMO
Pretty sure the stations use local storage to smooth out the demand/ supply curve.There is no way the grid can deliver this sort of power of power to a single point.