Interesting read on electric cars

[edz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGqexebCcUo         

[Hairs]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGqexebCcUo         

Never heard of them.
Thanks for posting, very interesting.

[Bird]

hopefully one day they'll make one that looks decent.. looks like something out of the jetsons

[Hairs]

hopefully one day they'll make one that looks decent.. looks like something out of the jetsons

Ahahaha, it does hey.
But what hope is there when the new patrol, Landcriuser look the same.

[Rodt]

Have been reading some interesting views on these from different sources. One that took my interest was some guys testing a prototype through South America where one of the wheel motors (?) packed it in. The solution was to disconnect and just drive it with the three remaining. Apparently the amount of power that these things have means that the solution was still plenty to get around with. Of course the cost of repairs etc will need to be considered but I reckon if the battery and re-charging limitations that exist at the moment are sorted then these are a serious contender. Am hoping that the looks (outside and in) may improve but only time will tell and I suppose you can always add your own fruit 

Here's an article on the Electric Ford F150 https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/ford-begins-f-150-lightning-pre-production-adds-450-american-jobs/?utm_source=2021927&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=content

Lot better looking than the Rivian

[Hairs]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGqexebCcUo         

This just popped up.
Hells Gates
https://youtu.be/Yeth5v_5dPM

[bmwfreak]

This just popped up.
Hells Gates
https://youtu.be/Yeth5v_5dPM

Try this one
https://youtu.be/Yeth5v_5dPM

[Hairs]

Try this one
https://youtu.be/Yeth5v_5dPM

Same link on tappa.
Cheers

[bmwfreak]

Same link on tappa.
Cheers

I know, but this one is clickable

[Hairs]

I know, but this one is clickable

Sorry, very rarely do I login on a web browser.
Only use a pc these days for codeing on websites back office work I manage.

[lukeycat]

I'm pretty keen on pre ordering a Rivian when they are released here everything I see or read about them makes me want one after all the mechanical issues I've had with diesels over the last few years the idea of electric motors is very appealing lol


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[Hairs]

I'm pretty keen on pre ordering a Rivian when they are released here everything I see or read about them makes me want one after all the mechanical issues I've had with diesels over the last few years the idea of electric motors is very appealing lol


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A 4wd mechanic I know, is gearing his business to step away from the mechanical component & investing in the diagnosis of software, electric components.   

[lukeycat]

A 4wd mechanic I know, is gearing his business to step away from the mechanical component & investing in the diagnosis of software, electric components.

Not a bad idea hope he has a good internet connection. as most if the diagnosis will be done online I watched a friend do an update on there Tesla model three the other day was a very simple process.


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[alnjan]

A 4wd mechanic I know, is gearing his business to step away from the mechanical component & investing in the diagnosis of software, electric components.

Know another mechanic and he is gearing up to work solely on running gear.   EVs still use some form of gearbox, driveshaft and CVs.   

[kizza1]

https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/motoring-news/toyota-mirai-fuel-cell-vehicle-breaks-world-record/news-story/ee8134c95d0ae585c24c4f268f67e9d4

[westvic]

Thought I had seen this in the thread before but couldn't find it

https://fering.co.uk/

https://www.autodaily.com.au/exclusive-fering-pioneer-hybrid-4x4-shown-for-the-first-time/

This is the sort of thing I could drive. Maybe not this exact one but the concept is awesome and has some very cool engineering. Hopefully opens the way for similar vehicles to bring the price down.

[Fizzie]

& for a different slant on electric "vehicles"!

https://www.contactairlandandsea.com/2021/10/06/electric-pushies-finding-role-on-battlefield/

[Spada]

I thought about putting this in the "old cars are cool" thread, but was too scared of upsetting the purists 
https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-10-18/converting-classic-cars-to-electric-vehicles/100533104

[edz]

Cool little Datto .. pity the cost was so high and the range so short ..
Tweed  to Brisso and back maybe on a single charge  ..  $40,000 buys a Shit load of  Kilometers in Datto 1200  fuel .

[Bird]

Cool little Datto .. pity the cost was so high and the range so short ..
Tweed  to Brisso and back maybe on a single charge  ..  $40,000 buys a Shit load of  Kilometers in Datto 1200  fuel .

even with the SR20DET!
http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=SR_engine_swap

[edz]

Yikes https://www.facebook.com/are51vendas.br/videos/195773491776043      Tesla cut in half in a crash .

[Bird]

Yikes https://www.facebook.com/are51vendas.br/videos/195773491776043      Tesla cut in half in a crash .

recyclable reusable front end

[edz]

For those that only do forrestry tracks and beach .. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs02ulQ0rvs   

[Steffo1]

Do EVs have a battery isolator switch or similar, to allow welding?

[JD-120]

Do EVs have a battery isolator switch or similar, to allow welding?

I dunno the answer to this one steffo, but some other useless info for ya I might be worng here, just some info I had during a convo over some beers

I think the likes of Tesla dont support utilising the power from the car for any other reason except powering the car. Some smarties apparently found a way to bypass this but Tesla have advised that will void the warranty etc on the batteries themselves. I heard the reason for this is it could deminish the life and capacity / distance of the batteries etc......ah, there ya go, quick googles

https://electrek.co/2021/02/23/tesla-voids-your-warranty-power-your-home-with-electric-car-battery-pack/

Funily enough however other leccy car vendors do allow and provide provisions for it, like Hyundai perhaps.