ICE v Electric: Cost and Emissions

[DomB]

This is interesting - it looks like it only covers cost to fuel, not savings in maintenance. Headline - at home charging in substantially cheaper than gas; long haul trips only using fast chargers are marginally cheaper. That makes sense as it costs money to install the fast chargers that have to go into the system.

How Much Do Electric Vehicles Cost to ‘Fill Up’ Compared With Buying Gasoline?

As global auto makers turn their fleets electric, drivers are thinking differently about fuel—and whether operating an EV is really much cheaper than gasoline.

www.wsj.com

 

[MarzNC]

Here's how the Rivian IPO was reported in Australia. It's based on AP news. A "ute" in Australia is short for "utility" or "coupé utility" aka a pickup truck.

November 11, 2021

A little-known US car maker promised the electric ute. Now it is valued at more than $100 billion

Before yesterday, most people had never heard of Rivian. Now, the fledgling electric car maker is valued more than General Motors or Ford despite delivering just 156 of its vehicles to customers.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Ripitz]

Driving classical cars into the 21st century - CBS News https://apple.news/AiL8sLIn_RHSitNzxpRDpHg

 

[Milo Maltbie]

Driving classical cars into the 21st century - CBS News https://apple.news/AiL8sLIn_RHSitNzxpRDpHg

That seems like the worst of both worlds to me: range anxiety and modern electronic complication combined with obsolete safety and comfort features.
I like old cars but something that only looks like an old car doesn't appeal to me much.

mm

 

[MarzNC]

Is this a significant change for Tesla?

October 28, 2021

Tesla drops regenerative braking options for new EVs

It looks like one single standard will be applied to regenerative braking for Tesla cars from here on out.

www.cnet.com

 

[Harvey]

I've been wondering why ICE cars don't shut off at idle the way hybrids do.

Anyone seen this?

Ford invents cable that can charge electric cars in about 5 minutes

Ford and Purdue University are co-developing a cable for use with electric car charging systems that can be used to recharge a battery in about 5 minutes. The patent-pending design uses a unique cooling system to allow for high power operation.

www.foxnews.com

 

[Campgottagopee]

I've been wondering why ICE cars don't shut off at idle the way hybrids do.

They do -- it's weird

 

[Harvey]

On our Prius it works great, even on an old car. We test drove a honda and the whole thing shook like a MF when it restarted. Deal breaker for us.

 

[Brownski]

Start/stop systems have been around a long time just like variable displacement (shutting down cylinders while cruising). Both technologies took a long time to mature. I’ve never had a car with start/stop but I’ve ridden in friends‘ cars that had it and usually you don’t even notice it over the radio and conversation.

 

[Harvey]

Start/stop systems have been around a long time just like variable displacement (shutting down cylinders while cruising). Both technologies took a long time to mature. I’ve never had a car with start/stop but I’ve ridden in friends‘ cars that had it and usually you don’t even notice it over the radio and conversation.

I think they should use it more. Like in Manhattan. Although a lot of the cabs are hybrids.

Seems like simple reliable technology.