all electric is a pipe dream,,,it will never happen in even our grandchildren's lifetime
I think the gist was that the cold was severely degrading the batteries. I have a digital camera that won't even work on a full charge in freezing weather unless I keep it warm in a pocket. Happened a few days ago. I got ready to take a picture of a deer and it said the battery pack needed recharging. I put it in my shirt pocket inside my coat and then when it warmed up it was fully charged again. Cold weather doesn't change the amount of energy you get out of a tank of gas.A gas car with the same range, running, is idling to run that heater and radio In the same traffic
Which one will run out of fuel first?
Based off camper mode, which can run AC in electric all night long, I’ll put the money on the electric lasting longer.
Gas car will run out on idle quicker.
The "nightmare scenario" played out in Pakistan. Snowstorm trapped thousands in their cars and 22 died. Most died of hypothermia but some died of carbon monoxide poisoning when the snow covered and blocked the exhaust. I guess that's one point for electric...
https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/01/08/cold-kills-22-stuck-in-cars-in-heavy-snow-at-pakistan-resort
I can see some situations where an electric vehicle would be great for off grid. Although I'd probably want something smaller than a car, more like a 4x4 golf cart type vehicle. Smaller than the large UTVs like Gators, but more ground clearance and better offroad capability than an actual golf cart. I know I am stating the obvious, but the smaller it is, the less electricity it will need.At the moment I’m trying to go totally offgrid and an electric car would be perfect for me.
I am actually going to look at a used E-Gator tomorrow.I can see some situations where an electric vehicle would be great for off grid. Although I'd probably want something smaller than a car, more like a 4x4 golf cart type vehicle. Smaller than the large UTVs like Gators, but more ground clearance and better offroad capability than an actual golf cart. I know I am stating the obvious, but the smaller it is, the less electricity it will need.
E-Z-Go just came out with the Express 4x4.
In a little mostly flat country like England i can see where an electric car could have some use. Where I live there is very little flat ground, cold snowy winters and long distances. There's no charging station anywhere around here that I know of. Plus I need a real 4 wheel drive truck for pulling heavy loads long distances. I think for some people in some parts of the country an electric could work out, but not for most rural Americans. It takes 10 minutes to fuel my truck, how long does it take to charge an EV?I never used to be, but I am a big fan of electric cars. My mother has an electric car living in the South of England and charges it 100% from solar. She has a 20kw solar system which is more than adequate. During the recent fuel crisis, she was laughing when many other people could not get petrol. The only reason stopping me is cost. Surely its much better being able to rely on your own energy generation than having to depend on large corporations and hostile nations? At the moment I’m trying to go totally offgrid and an electric car would be perfect for me.
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