Great question for those that believe electric vehicles are a great idea.

[lostchild]

Yeah, don’t think they’re ready for prime time, yet.
If they can get to a range of 500 miles and a recharge time of less than an hour, I’m in.
Son-in-law is looking to trade his Tesla model 3 for a Ford pickup for towing capacity.

 

[basstracker89]

Right now I think a diesel hybrid would make the best sense due to technology not there yet. I like a car with a 800 mile range. My dodge cummins and diesel car used to get close on the highway with the old style diesel fuel. The new ultra low sulfur diesel doesn't get the same fuel mileage the ole stuff did.

 

[hamburglar3]

Right now I think a diesel hybrid would make the best sense due to technology not there yet. I like a car with a 800 mile range. My dodge cummins and diesel car used to get close on the highway with the old style diesel fuel. The new ultra low sulfur diesel doesn't get the same fuel mileage the ole stuff did.

like train technology from the 60's - diesel only used to charge the batteries

 

[MegaFan]

like train technology from the 60's - diesel only used to charge the batteries

Say what? A locomotive running on batteries? In the 60's?

 

[moosensquirrel]

Say what? A locomotive running on batteries? In the 60's?

Not on batteries, but a diesel engine driving a DC traction Motor that delivers high torque to get the train started as a side benefit to overall efficiency. Steam may be more efficient overall, but the maintenance and infrastructure cost for steam locomotives is higher than for diesel.

 

[fattboyzz]

 

[Eggmanmja01]

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I am glad to finally get to see what you look like since we haven't met just yet!

 

[lostchild]

Not on batteries, but a diesel engine driving a DC traction Motor that delivers high torque to get the train started as a side benefit to overall efficiency. Steam may be more efficient overall, but the maintenance and infrastructure cost for steam locomotives is higher than for diesel.

Used to work on phones in the GE plant in Chamblee that rebuilt those electric motors. They are huge. (The motors. Phones were normal size.)

 

[payneed]

So, is that what happened?

To my car?
The world may never know (not that the world cares )
I had a poll on the original thread / but lightening strikes and tires catching on fire from speed weren't a choice.

 

[mfoster]

I’m out on electric vehicle,I have a electric golf cart it will put your ass to walking at some point.