Interesting read on electric cars

[Bird]

Why are so many "cars of the future" so hideous... nobody would buy that, its Homer Simpson designed..

https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/motoring-news/nissan-revealed-three-wild-electric-car-concepts/news-story/a911629f729fd81cdbc6a3ab7715243a

[NZMarkb]

Just another reason it'll never happen

[edz]

Retro builder mobs are doing these sorts of things .. Favourite classics as  new build EV's https://unsealed4x4.com.au/hot-or-not-zero-labs-electric-ford-bronco/   

[Bird]

Retro builder mobs are doing these sorts of things .. Favourite classics as  new build EV's https://unsealed4x4.com.au/hot-or-not-zero-labs-electric-ford-bronco/

I reckon that will be a massive market.

I'd have one of these https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/electric-holden-torana-e-a9x then convert it back to a big block

[Bird]

The Tesla that Tesla should build


https://youtu.be/x-6kHjF1U1E?t=401

[Fizzie]

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-12-08/electric-vehicle-fast-charger-roadhouse-chip-oil-power-nullarbor/100676530

[edz]

Would  take a  week or so to charge all those EV's lined up ..

[Bird]

https://www.drive.com.au/news/renault-zoe-electric-car-receives-zero-star-safety-rating/

[Gazza00]

Another problem associated with these things

https://cfpa-e.eu/container-puts-out-inextinguishable-fires-in-electric-cars/

[Hairs]

Carguide just lease this.

Dear dual-cab dinosaurs: You think Toyota's electric HiLux won't work in Australia? You're wrong | Opinion

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/dear-dual-cab-dinosaurs-you-think-toyotas-electric-hilux-wont-work-in-australia-youre-wrong

[bmwfreak]

Carguide just lease this.

Dear dual-cab dinosaurs: You think Toyota's electric HiLux won't work in Australia? You're wrong | Opinion

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/dear-dual-cab-dinosaurs-you-think-toyotas-electric-hilux-wont-work-in-australia-youre-wrong

Speaking of dinosaurs, get it right please 🤪 https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/dear-dual-cab-dinosaurs-you-think-toyotas-electric-hilux-wont-work-in-australia-youre-wrong

[Hairs]

Speaking of dinosaurs, get it right please https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/dear-dual-cab-dinosaurs-you-think-toyotas-electric-hilux-wont-work-in-australia-youre-wrong

Link was working fine when I posted.

Stills works for me.

[DandyD]

Hopefully you can actually see this down under...

Explosion of fury from Tesla driver angry with repair bill

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/explosion-of-fury-from-tesla-driver-angry-with-repair-bill-76mhn9snt

[Fizzie]

I think we've mentioned Rufford Ford in the UK previously, where people go to drown expensive cars

Just watching the latest episode & spotted this bit:

https://youtu.be/lUYfTrXHK4U?t=40

That somewhat amazed me, as I thought water & electricity didn't mix

He did it well, though

[Bird]

Hopefully you can actually see this down under...

Explosion of fury from Tesla driver angry with repair bill

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/explosion-of-fury-from-tesla-driver-angry-with-repair-bill-76mhn9snt

punch that URL into here to get past the paywall or any paywall I've tried..... works awesome
https://12ft.io/

[Bird]

This should be good in peak hour.. only in china to start with..

https://www.ign.com/articles/tesla-released-teslamic-a-karaoke-mic-for-cars

[westvic]

Caravan (admittedly concept only) with 80kWh battery and self powered wheels!!!

Hmmm any ideas on how this affects GCM? Could end up with a 4000kg van pretty quickly

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/airstream-estream-trailer-concept-lithium-ion-battery-driven-axles/

But at least 80kWh is a LOT of cold beers 

[Bird]

Caravan (admittedly concept only) with 80kWh battery and self powered wheels!!!

Hmmm any ideas on how this affects GCM? Could end up with a 4000kg van pretty quickly

USA arent they? do they even give a Shit about weights with some of the mods on cars they are allowed

[Bird]

Great news....
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/02/02/cars/tesla-teen-hack/index.html

[GeoffA]

Waiting for the day when futuristic self/auto/whatever drive systems are hacked.

The ensuing turmoil is sure to be a hoot.....as long as I'm not near it....

[GeoffA]

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[DandyD]

USA arent they?

Al-Ko and others are also working on them in Europe..

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JeKFWpapJd4&feature=emb_imp_woyt

https://www.electrive.com/2021/07/25/dethleffs-zf-set-record-crossing-the-alps-with-electric-caravan/

It's going push the cost of caravans and trailers up to new highs.

Could be good for off-tarmac mobility though.

[edz]

Saw an interesting video yesterday ..Tesla car battery replacement ............................     ONLY $22.500 US $$$$   That would sting the pocket a bit Huh .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7Q0nNkQTCo

[Spada]

doesn't matter how good the automated systems are, you should still drive - https://www.9news.com.au/world/tesla-on-autopilot-crashes-into-us-deputy-patrol-car-near-miss/59d22ebf-8f3c-4d60-b6ab-92a48b34baeb

[Bird]

doesn't matter how good the automated systems are, you should still drive - https://www.9news.com.au/world/tesla-on-autopilot-crashes-into-us-deputy-patrol-car-near-miss/59d22ebf-8f3c-4d60-b6ab-92a48b34baeb

The Tesla's driver was Devainder Goli, a Raleigh doctor, who was watching a movie on his mobile phone while the car drove itself, according to officials.

The futures so bright... I gotta wear shades.