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All the stats quote charging time from 10-80%. What happens at 80% that apparently makes the next 20% significantly slower to charge?
The charge rate decreases to prevent overheating battery and reducing battery lifeAll the stats quote charging time from 10-80%. What happens at 80% that apparently makes the next 20% significantly slower to charge?
What can't Tesla "get right"? I know several Tesla owners that haven't had any issuesThe other thing about new EV's is that they are relatively new technologies and use entirely new chassis and power train. I don't trust any manufacturer to make a new but largely problem-free vehicle. It's been over 10 years and Tesla still can't get it right. Though, Tesla is not a "real" car company.
I mean that got that whole thing of having their cars drive over people and flee the scene.What can't Tesla "get right"? I know several Tesla owners that haven't had any issues
The self driving mode has nothing to do with it being an EV. The basic car itself it pretty reliable, and has set the standard for other EV cars.I mean that got that whole thing of having their cars drive over people and flee the scene.
They just need to get the "not get caught" part down.
Ford's rolled out BlueCruise on their F150 and GM has assisted driving/self driving on the Sierra (the name escapes me at the moment).I mean that got that whole thing of having their cars drive over people and flee the scene.
They just need to get the "not get caught" part down.
A look and see on GasBuddy comparing the Norwood BJs to gasoline stations in the area doesn't show the large delta stated. BJs is selling regular gas for $3.22 per gallon with area retail stations running 10 to 20 cents more per gallon.Wow, that's a huge difference! That, I would wait a bit longer, I can fill my motorcycle with that savings![]()
Makes sense. How much slower does it charge for that last 20%. Half the rate? 80% of the rate?The charge rate decreases to prevent overheating battery and reducing battery life
No idea what you are trying to prove, none of those are anywhere near me, like an hour away at a minimum.A look and see on GasBuddy comparing the Norwood BJs to gasoline stations in the area doesn't show the large delta stated. BJs is selling regular gas for $3.22 per gallon with area retail stations running 10 to 20 cents more per gallon.
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GasBuddy prices are only as good as those who report them in the app. I use Gas buddy and the associated fuel card that can save me anywhere from the standard 3 cents a gallon, up to 30 cents a gallon with deal alerts. Plus the fuel card protects my bank accounts from skimmers on the pumps. Have to enter a pin number for it to work and it only goes to Gasbuddy accountNo idea what you are trying to prove, none of those are anywhere near me, like an hour away at a minimum.
BJs gas is significantly cheaper and I use the BJs credit card so it knocks another 10 cents off the listed price
I just looked at that website you used "gasbuddy" and it only has 1 station nearby rest are blank.
This is an BJs nearby
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This is their joke of a list of prices for any zipcode I enter
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I know, and it's not reliable in my area.GasBuddy prices are only as good as those who report them in the app. I use Gas buddy and the associated fuel card that can save me anywhere from the standard 3 cents a gallon, up to 30 cents a gallon with deal alerts. Plus the fuel card protects my bank accounts from skimmers on the pumps. Have to enter a pin number for it to work and it only goes to Gasbuddy account
Problem is, some people are *******sz or just stupid. They will update the price based on the discount, and not actual pump price, or as you said, just report a lower price to troll or be *******s.I know, and it's not reliable in my area.
I saw people post prices 20-30 cents cheaper on the app to show up and have it be way more expensive and it would say updated in the last 30 minutes, so people go around or just post trolling.
I knew someone in RI who had good luck with it but not around here.
depends on the vehicle and amount/size of the batteries, and the size of the charger. But To fully charge from low, a supercharger possibly an hour or two. On a 120v receptacle it can take many days.Makes sense. How much slower does it charge for that last 20%. Half the rate? 80% of the rate?
Not trying to prove anything but I was trying to find the 60 to 80 cents per gallon of gas you stated in your post #37 over street prices. I've seen substantial price deltas in the past, sometimes reaching 50 cents for a few days but never as high as you stated and suggested were the normal. I was, simply curious, no need to get all defensive.No idea what you are trying to prove, none of those are anywhere near me, like an hour away at a minimum.
BJs gas is significantly cheaper and I use the BJs credit card so it knocks another 10 cents off the listed price
I just looked at that website you used "gasbuddy" and it only has 1 station nearby rest are blank.
The government will tell you what you can drive and you “will“ like it.Big surprise. People realize that the EV thing is smoke and mirrors, and it’s all about big tech and govt money/regulations. Value, usability, and convenience are pretty much non existent. Maybe the little EV commuter cars can be a benefit in smog infested cities where people don’t drive very far. MAYBE. However, that still has problems like crashing power grids, and lack of resources.
Fire departments struggle to put out EV vehicle fires…
The quoted article available on website london.ctvnews.ca
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Published Dec. 19, 2023 6:13 p.m. EST
“Concerns are coming to light over how much water it takes to put out an electric vehicle (EV) fire. It comes as the federal government mandates all new vehicles to be electric by 2035.
“The technology of electric vehicles when they’re on fire is certainly changing faster than the fire service is keeping up with,” said Perth Fire Chief Bill Hunter, a firefighter educator.
Some fire services are sounding the alarm.
According to the International Association of Fire and Rescue Services, firefighters need to use up to 40 times more water to put out a fire in an EV compared to a standard gasoline car.
That’s about 40,000 gallons on average. Hunter said he’s heard reports that it has taken as much as 250,000 gallons of water to put out an EV fire, and that the vehicle can burn for days.
He said this is especially a concern for rural fire departments that don’t always have quick access to water to fight a fire.
“Having an EV fire in an area that doesn’t have fire hydrants is certainly going to be a challenge. And I think that’s why we have to look at different technologies rather than just simply pouring lots of water on the fire,” said Hunter.
He said new technologies to put out fires are starting to come on stream, such as fire blankets. “The fire blankets, which we actually do carry, they’re designed to smother a vehicle fire.”
Even if the federal government’s targets are not reached by the deadline, there will still be an increasing number of green vehicles on the road.
Advocates say whether it’s the hydro grid or fire services, the infrastructure will need to develop quickly for the new plugged-in reality.
Brendon Sweeney of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing said EV fire concerns have not yet been on his radar. He believes infrastructure deficiencies will be addressed as they emerge.
“We’ll be learning about the effect of charging infrastructure on the grid. The real-time information will be much more accurate. When it comes to servicing these vehicles, we’ll be learning about that, we’ll be learning about the supply chain, and strengths, and where the potential bottlenecks are,” said Sweeney.
In the meantime, Hunter is calling for the government to develop new regulation that addresses EV fire concerns.
“If the government is going to be mandating that all vehicles sold are going to be EV… I think the governments need to step up and say to the fire departments, ‘What can we do to assist you so that you can deal with all these extra EVs that are on the road,” said Hunter.”
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A mere 250,000 gallons of water possible for an ev fire? No problem there in dry but ev happy California…![]()
As usual, government wackos mandate things they dont even have a plan for. Charging infrastructure? Grid capability? FD concerns?
What can go wrong says Mayor Pete.![]()