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[healtoe]

EV is definitely where the industry and world governments are pushing things, however, they are not without their issues.

Current battery tech is awful if not worse for the environment. Also, lithium based batteries have pretty much reached the pinnacle of what they are capable of. Although they release a great deal of energy, they are unstable. A new non lithium solution needs to be developed

The lack of nationwide charging infrastructure makes travel for the private citizen inconvenient. Trucking can handoff, people aren't as keen on waiting 20 minutes every 3-400 miles. Faster charging will be more ideal, but again, lithium based batteries...

I do think that once the industry gets fully on board with it, EV will progress at a much faster clip. We just aren't there yet

What we need a flux capacitor ?

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[amirza786]

But do they use energy more efficiently? I mean the electricity grids are powered by natural gas plants, coal, nuclear. I know I’m being pedantic but I’m in the camp evs aren’t as fun, besides I’ve gapped plenty of charger, Camaro, mustangs in my 4 cylinder ? and it’s always fun seeing their faces #hondapowerbitches ???

I didn't mean it that way. EV's are more than 85 percent efficient, meaning they lose less than 20 percent in heat while the most efficient ICE is only 40 percent efficient, losing 60 percent in heat. The difference is Gasoline stores more energy than current battery technology

 

[amirza786]

EV is definitely where the industry and world governments are pushing things, however, they are not without their issues.

Current battery tech is awful if not worse for the environment. Also, lithium based batteries have pretty much reached the pinnacle of what they are capable of. Although they release a great deal of energy, they are unstable. A new non lithium solution needs to be developed

The lack of nationwide charging infrastructure makes travel for the private citizen inconvenient. Trucking can handoff, people aren't as keen on waiting 20 minutes every 3-400 miles. Faster charging will be more ideal, but again, lithium based batteries...

I do think that once the industry gets fully on board with it, EV will progress at a much faster clip. We just aren't there yet

Agreed. The good news is companies are investing heavily in new battery technology, with Ford investing $11.4 Billion and Toyota just announcing a huge investment

 

[healtoe]

I didn't mean it that way. EV's are more than 85 percent efficient, meaning they lose less than 20 percent in heat while the most efficient ICE is only 40 percent efficient, losing 60 percent in heat. The difference is Gasoline stores more energy than current battery technology

Ah fair enough. Up here in Canada it damn cold in the winters and I have seen the teslas lose like 15-20% because of the cold. And like Salmon said no wants to wait for a charge. Gas takes 2-3 mins max and you’re back at full range, ev gotta sit and wait

 

[amirza786]

What we need a flux capacitor ?

I'll take one of those!

 

[amirza786]

Ah fair enough. Up here in Canada it damn cold in the winters and I have seen the teslas lose like 15-20% because of the cold. And like Salmon said no wants to wait for a charge. Gas takes 2-3 mins max and you’re back at full range, ev gotta sit and wait

Not where I fill up, Costco. Unless I get there before 8am, I have a minimum 20 minute wait

 

[healtoe]

Not where I fill up, Costco. Unless I get there before 8am, I have a minimum 20 minute wait

? what’s so special about Costco gas?since I am tuned, I use Petro Canada 94 bc it come with 10% ethanol added, before tune it was Shell 92

 

[86salmon]

? what’s so special about Costco gas?since I am tuned, I use Petro Canada 94 bc it come with 10% ethanol added, before tune it was Shell 92

It's top tier brand but cheaper than most other in top tier

 

[The Bad Guy]

Not where I fill up, Costco. Unless I get there before 8am, I have a minimum 20 minute wait

I'm in and out of Sam's in less than three minutes on an early Sunday, but around normal store hours, forget it.

 

[The Bad Guy]

It's top tier brand but cheaper than most other in top tier

Lucky. The nearest Costco is ten minutes out of my way.

 

[86salmon]

Lucky. The nearest Costco is ten minutes out of my way.

Oh I don't get Costco. My nearest ones is a half hour away

 

[healtoe]

I have a Costco membership but I’ve been there twice since the pandemic started. It is always way too busy it’s freaking zoo ?

 

[amirza786]

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? what’s so special about Costco gas?since I am tuned, I use Petro Canada 94 bc it come with 10% ethanol added, before tune it was Shell 92

Costco is about .60 cents per gallon cheaper than all the other brands. Plus I get 2 percent back from Costco and 4 percent back from my Costco Visa card. Lines are very long due to it being the cheapest gas

 

[amirza786]

I'm in and out of Sam's in less than three minutes on an early Sunday, but around normal store hours, forget it.

LOL I won't go near Costco in my area (San Jose) on the weekends unless I'm desperate

 

[The Bad Guy]

LOL I won't go near Costco in my area (San Jose) on the weekends unless I'm desperate

I don't blame you. ? ? ?

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