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NorthDallas40 said:
So how exactly do they intend to supply 1500-2100kW in a residential application? For 220V service that’s 9000A per phase? In order to charge these batteries will require direct taps to high voltage service because residential 220V simply will not feed these batteries. That’s going to force a “fuel station” refilling model. And that’s a huge infrastructure power drain. A Tesla supercharger by comparison I believe is around 250kW.

If people just want an EV this helps close the gap on refueling stop times… once there is actually enough of these stations to meet need and the grid infrastructure to feed them
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I'm assuming it will take longer than 5 minutes on a level 2 home charger to charge, but that doesn't matter because you're usually planning on overnight or several hours parked when you charge at home. It'll make a big difference for long distance travel when recharge time matters and not having to worry about recharging every day because of the range.
 
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lawgator1 said:
It's why I've been leasing mine. Hope to take advantage of major improvement over time.
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I think that's a good idea, but I bought mine (used). The batteries are designed to last about 10 years. I think you can do a cell for cell replacement, worst case, because the batteries are at heart the aa-esque cells like laptops, powertools,, etc. use. If they're properly modularized, you may even be able to just upgrade the batteries to the new tech if the charge controller is part of the battery module. The engine is essentially frictionless and will last for a long time. You could go for a while just replacing or upgrading the batteries. At least, that's my hope.
 
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jvol1 said:
I think that's a good idea, but I bought mine (used). The batteries are designed to last about 10 years. I think you can do a cell for cell replacement, worst case, because the batteries are at heart the aa-esque cells like laptops, powertools,, etc. use. If they're properly modularized, you may even be able to just upgrade the batteries to the new tech if the charge controller is part of the battery module. The engine is essentially frictionless and will last for a long time. You could go for a while just replacing or upgrading the batteries. At least, that's my hope.
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That would be ideal.One wonders whether the car manufacturers would support that or allow it
 
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lawgator1 said:
That would be ideal.One wonders whether the car manufacturers would support that or allow it
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They would be about as likely to allow that as Apple is to allow you to replace the battery on your iPhone.
I think we all (both sides of the aisle) agree that modern electronics are designed to be anything but easily serviceable
 
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OrangeTsar said:
They would be about as likely to allow that as Apple is to allow you to replace the battery on your iPhone.
I think we all (both sides of the aisle) agree that modern electronics are designed to be anything but easily serviceable
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Capitalism in action is what it is, welcome to paradise.
 
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OrangeTsar said:
They would be about as likely to allow that as Apple is to allow you to replace the battery on your iPhone.
I think we all (both sides of the aisle) agree that modern electronics are designed to be anything but easily serviceable
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Ummmmm… I’ve replaced the battery on multiple of my iPhones. However it’s easier to just take it to one of several phone repair shops since if you puncture the battery it can easily ignite.
 
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WoodsmanVol said:
Man, oh man, when you get cute, you really go full out in your detouring a topic that doesn't flatter your Pedo Prez, eh??
You MAGAs may be ridiculous, but you're fun.
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I love the way anytime anyone challenges you on anything; you reflexively call them MAGA and offer absolutely zero actual arguments or refutations.
I honestly hope you never tried out for debate team. That would have been about as ugly a scene as when I tried out for My Highschool basketball team.
 
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jvol1 said:
interestingengineering.com

Electric aircraft motor achieves 1,000 hp with mere 207 pound weight

This new lightweight 1,000 hp motor could open the door to hybrid-electric regional aircraft with 30% lower emissions.
interestingengineering.com interestingengineering.com

Promising tech we cant have because maga is addicted to oil.
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We can't have it because so many can't reason. Weight of the motor has NEVER been a problem. It's the weight of the FUEL! A 200 lb motor that requires a 10 ton battery. See the problem??
 
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Volnanza said:
We can't have it because so many can't reason. Weight of the motor has NEVER been a problem. It's the weight of the FUEL! A 200 lb motor that requires a 10 ton battery. See the problem??
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It matters. A whole new type of transportation is being built around small electric motors.



You're right that 20 minutes of flight time doesnt make them super effective at this point in time, but by not developing e motors and batteries we're locking ourselves out of the future. There are a lot of promising developments in battery tech, but it's all in china. As far as space exploration goes, which makes sense gas or electric?
 
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