Electric Truck thread

[eaglesnut]

whatever you say, bud

That's true.

 

[ill]

That's true.

I'd say we are still developing the infrastructure. It's still relatively new but it isn't non-existent.

and yea, I think EVs are pretty cool if that is what works for you.

what about them "doesn't work as well" for you?

 

[eaglesnut]

I'd say we are still developing the infrastructure. It's still relatively new but it isn't non-existent.

and yea, I think EVs are pretty cool if that is what works for you.

what about them "doesn't work as well" for you?

Can't use for family road trips

But my own personal choice won't bother you as much as the facts will;

They are less safe.
The risks are more unknown.
The technology is immature.

 

[jvett77]

that's fine...it's clear that EVs aren't for everyone.

it just gets annoying when people keep seeking out excuses for not wanting to buy one.

it's totally your prerogative.

EVs are more expensive, currently, but in time, as battery technology improves with more charging stations on the road and for homes, prices will becomes more competitive. Younger drivers with high salaries will lead the charge.

 

[jvett77]

Ford has stopped shipping electric F-150 pickups due to quality issues. This is what I'm talking about. We're moving forward but more work is constantly being done to improve the EVs. People are reluctant to buy until the kinks are worked out and that's normal for any new high end product.

https://www.reuters.com/business/au...ps-shipments-2024-f-150-lightning-2024-02-23/

 

[Jordan23]

Won’t work for me but people who use for short trips and to work and back they should be fine. Pulling loads and doing cross country drives, not convenient by any means

 

[ill]

Can't use for family road trips

But my own personal choice won't bother you as much as the facts will;

They are less safe.
The risks are more unknown.
The technology is immature.

it is clear you are talking out your ass

 

[eaglesnut]

it is clear you are talking out your ass

Nope, can't use it for family road trips. You hate the facts so now you are making shit up.

Sounds like you have slurped down all the EV marketing. Not too bright, not too wise. Typical of your contributions.

 

[ill]

Nope, can't use it for family road trips. You hate the facts so now you are making shit up.

Sounds like you have slurped down all the EV marketing. Not too bright, not too wise. Typical of your contributions.

I get it, you aren't skilled enough to manage an EV on a road trip.

 

[Jordan23]

I get it, you aren't skilled enough to manage an EV on a road trip.

It’s not convenient at all lol. I would be where I wanna be at in a lot less time with a gas vehicle.

 

[jvett77]

Reports say that China EV maker Nio has developed a 600-mile battery. The company's founder, chairman and CEO William Li, set the benchmark in a Nio ET7. He covered 648 miles in the vehicle, over 14 hours, and used 97% of the battery's 150kWh capacity.

Nio demonstrates new battery tech with 648-mile drive

 

[eaglesnut]

Reports say that China EV maker Nio has developed a 600-mile battery. The company's founder, chairman and CEO William Li, set the benchmark in a Nio ET7. He covered 648 miles in the vehicle, over 14 hours, and used 97% of the battery's 150kWh capacity.

Nio demonstrates new battery tech with 648-mile drive

46 mph on a 14-hour drive? That's half speed. Pretty useless.

Especially for a family road trip around this great country.

 

[jvett77]

46 mph on a 14-hour drive? That's half speed. Pretty useless.

Especially for a family road trip around this great country.

Not true. First of all, it's not how pit stops were figured into the results. Few would drive 14 hours straight on a cross-country road trip. On my recent road trips, my drives covered 500-600 miles/day between 9 AM - 9 PM, or 600/12=50 mpg average, with several 30-60 minute pit stops. So their figures are excellent and development continues.

 

[eaglesnut]

Not true. First of all, it's not how pit stops were figured into the results. Few would drive 14 hours straight on a cross-country road trip. On my recent road trips, my drives covered 500-600 miles/day between 9 AM - 9 PM, or 600/12=50 mpg average, with several 30-60 minute pit stops. So their figures are excellent and development continues.

Philly to St.Louis

900 miles. 12 hours.

You can't make it.

 

[ill]

Philly to St.Louis

900 miles. 12 hours.

You can't make it.

yes you can.

you just aren't patient enough to wait a half hour for your car to charge while you have a bite to eat.

 

[Jordan23]

yes you can.

you just aren't patient enough to wait a half hour for your car to charge while you have a bite to eat.

You aren’t going 900 miles in 12 hours lol.

 

[ill]

You aren’t going 900 miles in 12 hours lol.

cool

then don't get an EV for that drive if you are in that sort of a rush.

 

[Jordan23]

cool

then don't get an EV for that drive if you are in that sort of a rush.

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In a gas or electric you aren’t. Averaging 75 mph with a gas or charge stop, lol, nope

 

[ill]

In a gas or electric you aren’t. Averaging 75 mph with a gas or charge stop, lol, nope

it's a 13+ hr drive if you don't stop according to google maps

I am not the one making the claim that I can do it in 12 hrs

 

[jvett77]

Philly to St.Louis

900 miles. 12 hours.

You can't make it.

900/12 = 75 mph. Unrealistic. Give me a break.