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Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 01-08-2017, 11:57 PM
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Posted By ohmman
Probably worth dropping this here. ...

Probably worth dropping this here.

https://electrek.co/2016/12/24/tesla-supercharger-v3-over-350-off-grid-solar-powerpack-elon-musk/
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-16-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,268
Posted By ohmman
Two reasons. First, fast charging creates a lot...

Two reasons. First, fast charging creates a lot of heat and the battery pack needs cooling. Second, and what I really meant, was that if you go back to a car that's 120 degrees inside from sitting in...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-15-2016, 11:29 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,268
Posted By ohmman
Not a bad point. From an energy perspective, I...

Not a bad point. From an energy perspective, I think the energy saved by keeping cars from having to run their AC likely outweighs the generation. But I'm all for more PV installations.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-15-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 29,227
Posted By ohmman
Late to this thread, but I have two EVs, no ICE...

Late to this thread, but I have two EVs, no ICE vehicles. No range anxiety for us. 35k miles on one and 9k on the other. We've done road trips up and down the West Coast, and this summer we drove...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-15-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,268
Posted By ohmman
Lithium is extremely common. It's the third...

Lithium is extremely common. It's the third element in the periodic table. The supply chain has to grow and mature, but it's not scarce....
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-15-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,268
Posted By ohmman
I don't know where you're getting these numbers....

I don't know where you're getting these numbers. Do you care to share the source? Are you also assuming peak shavers would be lead acid? Is that where your lead numbers come from?

Tesla already...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-15-2016, 12:53 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,268
Posted By ohmman
A CCS adapter would not be difficult for Tesla to...

A CCS adapter would not be difficult for Tesla to manufacture, at least at their 150kW levels. Stepping down might present a challenge. Thrillist (?) also missed that Tesla is part of the CCS...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-14-2016, 10:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,153
Posted By ohmman
I don't see that being a reality. I believe...

I don't see that being a reality. I believe self-driving will be viable prior to battery density getting high enough for this kind of scenario. Once true autonomy is a reality, the trailer will just...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-14-2016, 02:52 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 68,782
Posted By ohmman
A couple in a Tesla Model X towing a 22'...

A couple in a Tesla Model X towing a 22' Airstream sport were able to make approximately 125-150 miles per charge with the AC running. I don't know what murderous is to you - people have different...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-13-2016, 12:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,153
Posted By ohmman
The other use case for the Bowlus is an electric...

The other use case for the Bowlus is an electric tow vehicle with already limited range. When fuel isn't as quick to obtain or as dense with energy as petroleum, every mile counts. The balance...
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