The Electric Vehicle (EV) discussion thread (Merged) (2 Viewers)

[JOMFA]

What I really want...
https://ryvid.com/products/ryvid-anthem-atomic-gold

 

[SaintsFanInLA]

I am currently looking at the Hyundai Kona EV. Does ANYONE have any input regarding this? I am all ears.

 

[Zztop]

This anodeless, compressionless solid-state battery could be the next big thing [Update]

Maryland-based ION Storage Systems is about to dramatically accelerate the commercialization of its unique solid-state batteries (SSBs).

electrek.co

 

[nolaspe]

China's first 'supercar'?

 

[Zztop]

What the VW-Rivian Deal Means for Big Auto

The joint venture between a legacy giant and an EV start-up will be a fascinating test of the industry’s effort to embrace technological change.

www.theatlantic.com

 

[staphory]

An actual, no kidding, producible battery advancement.

 

[Tapxe]

Samsung to Mass-Produce Solid-State Batteries for 'Super Premium' EVs by 2027

Multiple automakers have been testing product samples, bringing them closer to hitting the market. But like most new technologies, they won't be cheap.

www.pcmag.com

Samsung's presentation also reiterated previously announced plans to create batteries that can charge in nine minutes and last 20 years by 2029.

600 mile range and 9 min charge with 20 year life would convert a lot of people.

 

[Rickboy]

Samsung to Mass-Produce Solid-State Batteries for 'Super Premium' EVs by 2027

Multiple automakers have been testing product samples, bringing them closer to hitting the market. But like most new technologies, they won't be cheap.

www.pcmag.com

600 mile range and 9 min charge with 20 year life would convert a lot of people.

It will certainly help.
It also looks like Quantumscape is going to start mass production of their solid states for VW.

 

[saintmdterps]

No, no - that must be a mistake.

According to some that won't be named, you can't have an electric boat because they're too heavy and batteries don't mix well with water. Because somehow, despite all of our engineering and accomplishments that include having an entire fleet of ships and submarines that operate with a water-tight nuclear freakin' reactor, we haven't figured out how to compartmentalize batteries yet.

I had an electric radio-controlled boat ohhh 40 years ago or so. it ran fine and the batteries never got wet. However, you did want to keep track of your run time, lest the battery go dead while the boat was in the middle of a pond. Ask me how I know...

 

[Tapxe]

NIO eclipses 50 million battery swaps, providing evidence that drivers prefer the charge method

NIO’s industry-leading battery swap technology is continuing to gain prowess as the Chinese EV company hits another milestone. Yesterday evening,...

electrek.co

Honestly, I'd be ok with it. I think of it like the blue rhino propane tanks. You'll pay a bit more, but you don't have to worry about replacement or maintenance costs. That's a provider issue not a consumer one.

 

[Zztop]

NIO eclipses 50 million battery swaps, providing evidence that drivers prefer the charge method

NIO’s industry-leading battery swap technology is continuing to gain prowess as the Chinese EV company hits another milestone. Yesterday evening,...

electrek.co

Honestly, I'd be ok with it. I think of it like the blue rhino propane tanks. You'll pay a bit more, but you don't have to worry about replacement or maintenance costs. That's a provider issue not a consumer one.

Tesla tested out battery swapping a decade or so ago. It looked like an oil change business, you'd drive up into. They decided to go a different direction

Tesla battery station - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Tapxe]

Tesla tested out battery swapping a decade or so ago. It looked like an oil change business, you'd drive up into. They decided to go a different direction

Tesla battery station - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

I read about that. Customer experience was terrible. From location to process to wait times, it was designed to fail.

 

[Zztop]

GM and Hyundai to 'immediately' explore partnerships in EV development and supply chains

General Motors (GM) and Hyundai Motor Group announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to explore potential partnerships across...

electrek.co

(The new USPS EVs apparently now have air conditioning)

US Postal Service electric trucks are finally here and drivers love them

After years of back and forth, USPS has finally put its new electric "NGDV" trucks into service, and drivers say they love the new trucks.

electrek.co

 

[SaintsFanInLA]

Earlier this month, I leased an Ionic 5, which comes with 2 years of free charging. It has been AWESOME.

 

[Zztop]

Ford is giving EV buyers a free home charger and more as part of its new 'Power Promise'

Buy a new Ford EV and get a free home charger as part of its new “Ford Power Promise.” The...

electrek.co