BEVs, PHEVs, and assoc. info. (plug-ins only; no "self-charging" b.s.)

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Batteries: voltages, power, energy, amp-hours, Watt-hours, etc.

 

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Net-zero integrity: The absurdly unworkable EV scam | Auto Expert John Cadogan​

 

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Engines? B.E.V.s don't have engines, they have 1 or more motors.

No mention of its V2L ( vehicle to load) capability either.

 

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[Pfitzy]

That's a good idea to convert existing cars in urban areas. Saves a bit of waste and would be even better if the engine components could be repurposed as something other than ICEV parts.

Reduction in entry cost being the main benefit.

 

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SA charging-station network backs state’s faith in an electric future

A network of more than 500 charging points will be established across South Australia in a plan to make electric cars the first choice for buyers by 2030.

thenewdaily.com.au

 

[boyo]

Sold out: why Australia doesn’t have enough electric vehicles to go around

Waiting lists of thousands, cars selling out in seconds – welcome to the frustrating world of the Australian EV buyer

www.theguardian.com

 

[Pfitzy]

Subaru Solterra looks like it could be the replacement for my 2012 X-Trail - has the offroad stuff I need without being a luxury price tag e.g. Volvo XC40.

Subaru Solterra – Pre-order now | Subaru Australia

The all-new all-electric SUV, Subaru SOLTERRA is available for pre-orders. Subaru Solterra is the 'anything is possible' expression of Subaru. Pre-order now!

www.subaru.com.au

 

[Lindommer]

Can you theoretically run the Subaru S off your home power setup?

 

[Pfitzy]

Can you theoretically run the Subaru S off your home power setup?

Not in this bloody weather

The inconvenience is the ~320km range if we want to go anywhere outside Sydney. It is being quoted as 220 miles but that's theoretical so knock 10% off that.

For most days, given I'm at home, the thing would be charging off solar and basically topping up whatever I'd used around town, so probably could do it for basically "free" at this point.

Even off-peak power @ 20c / kWh would fill it for $15.
For 300km, in the X-Trail I'd be paying $66 in petrol at today's prices.

 

[Pfitzy]

If I wasn't hardcore looking for something offroady, I'd get a PoleStar 2 in a snap. Not cheap but a very capable EV - have seen the Swedes using one with snow tyres and it looks capable.

 

[boyo]

Australia must speed up EV uptake to minimise reliance on foreign oil

Australia’s reliance on foreign oil will remain a key national security threat unless government’s step-up their efforts on electric vehicles.

thenewdaily.com.au

 

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The final barrier stopping Australians from embracing EVs is information

A new report has looked at what's holding Australians back from embracing electric cars as much as the rest of the world has.

thenewdaily.com.au

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