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Just use what the old VW beetle used. Add a gasoline heater in the glovebox.
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Build a REAL electric vehicle!
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Texas Mechanic Builds an Electric Mustang That Goes 0-60 in 2.4 Seconds
When you think of high-end electric cars, the first word that comes to mind is Tesla. Tesla’s models are sleek and quick, but what if you enjoy something with more of a “classic” aesthetic? Mitch Medford of Bloodshed Motors has done the unthinkable – he’s turned a 1968 Ford Mustang into a...
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The fact they are proceeding forward with the idea of this technology given that it is not even close to being ready for primetime.
As the imbecile who is currently squatting in the White house once said "We need to suffer to make this a reality"
As the imbecile who is currently squatting in the White house once said "We need to suffer to make this a reality"
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Build a REAL electric vehicle!
Texas Mechanic Builds an Electric Mustang That Goes 0-60 in 2.4 Seconds
When you think of high-end electric cars, the first word that comes to mind is Tesla. Tesla’s models are sleek and quick, but what if you enjoy something with more of a “classic” aesthetic? Mitch Medford of Bloodshed Motors has done the unthinkable – he’s turned a 1968 Ford Mustang into a...
Another viable solution with a 50 mile range.
It's a nice experiment and undoubtedly extremely fast but it is anything but practical.Another viable solution with a 50 mile range.
Somebody like me, with a lead foot, would only get about ten miles of range.
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Practical? No. Fun? extremely!
The most interesting part of the article is:
"When at full speed, the Zombie generates enough power to light a hospital. "
If the geniuses behind EV would design a generator attached to a creation such as this, to keep the batteries charged, we might see viability. I believe heat is the problem with that, they have no idea how to deal with the intense heat created by such a combination and I doubt they ever will frankly.
The most interesting part of the article is:
"When at full speed, the Zombie generates enough power to light a hospital. "
If the geniuses behind EV would design a generator attached to a creation such as this, to keep the batteries charged, we might see viability. I believe heat is the problem with that, they have no idea how to deal with the intense heat created by such a combination and I doubt they ever will frankly.
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Did you really just suggested we need to attach a generator, to an electric motor, fed by batteries?...
Lol, no. A generator to charge the batteries much the same as an alternator does on a gas vehicle.
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You joke, but internal combustion engine cars are so inefficient that its actually still better to have even a coal power plant running at optimal efficiency and then charging up cars
Even if we had to build new fossil fuel power plants to get the power for EV's, its still a net positive for CO2 and particulate emissions
Each passenger would have pedals, like a bicycle, to turn the generator and charge the battery.
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That would actually be very cool, Elon would make you pay for the "Tesla Gym Membership option" though
I see a Peloton Tesla merger in the future. Time to buy stock.
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Maybe the pedal speed could be linked to the speed of the car, so to go faster you need to actually pedal faster. Would reduce speeding throughout the country
And a Taser built into each seat for those that are slacking off.
Not to sharp on mechanics huh?
Back in the old days of early automobiles manufacturers where making starters (motors) and generators (power sources) all in one unit. These were mounted on the front of the engine and powered by the engine crankshaft during operation.
The same principle can be applied to an electric motor (engine). You expend a portion of engine output to generate electricity to charge the batteries. It would be impossible to achieve a full charge this way but could supplement electrical charge enough to increase range.
like I said though, the problem is heat. Heat already is a big problem with EV and adding in extra heat from the charging process is likely a deal breaker for this concept. I just wonder if these so called engineers pushing the EV narrative have ever even considered this possibility? I have little faith in that at this juncture as I view the whole initiative suspect.