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I know this is the electric TRUCK forum but this is relevant.
Just another example of my motto: Thanksgiving, a great weekend for not traveling!
But that does take it to a new level!
I know this is the electric TRUCK forum but this is relevant.
Where was that?I know this is the electric TRUCK forum but this is relevant.
I think she says in the video. Somewhere in SoCal I believe.Where was that?
Where was that?
No title on my mobile.When you regret your Tesla. #tesla Kettleman City, CA I-5
That was below the video.
I think we have that capability already, the real challenge is that everyone keeps on thinking of EVs the same way they think of Gas powered vehicles and that is a big mistake. My guess is that half to 3/4 of the people in that line probably did not need to charge and many in the bays may have been over charging (charging well beyond the actual range we need).Until they can recharge cars at the same rate and capacity they can refuel cars, this will be a cluster more and more with adoption/diffusion of EVs. Being able to charge at least one car for every room at every motel will alleviate some of it. Imagine not having to stop at all between point A and point B on a 6 hour drive?? And.. being able to recharge fully in an hour (or less) for another 6 hours?? That will be the point of inflection where this starts working.
I think we have that capability already, the real challenge is that everyone keeps on thinking of EVs the same way they think of Gas powered vehicles and that is a big mistake. My guess is that half to 3/4 of the people in that line probably did not need to charge and many in the bays may have been over charging (charging well beyond the actual range we need).
As EVs getting broader adoption and charging networks become more robust, drivers will also need to change their habits. Yes we can making charging faster and more efficient, but we also need drivers to be smarter and more efficient around when and how long they charge for. If we improve both technology and behavior this becomes a non issue.
It took me about 6 months to change my mindset and realize I did not always need to charge to 100%, which is counter intuitive when you come from driving an ICE vehicle.
My guess is that half to 3/4 of the people in that line probably did not need to charge
I'd maybe buy 1/4, but even then, if your range says 120 miles, and you know you're 100 miles away from your destination, why would you join that horrid line?
Humans aren't logic or math based.The math just isn't that difficult.
I have seen displayed range anxiety in gasoline vehicles. As in: the displayed range is 40 miles, OMG we need to get gas at THIS rest stop and not at the one 18 miles later. PANIC!
I can believe half. Especially if strong range anxiety is combined with "We're committed now" sunk time cost thinking.
I know this is the electric TRUCK forum but this is relevant.
I spent a cold night sleeping in my car in Quebec when I tried that. I got to the gas station and found that it was closed at 9 PM. On a major Interstate highway. Cold night. When I woke up there were other cars behind me waiting for it to open.
As EVs getting broader adoption and charging networks become more robust, drivers will also need to change their habits. Yes we can making charging faster and more efficient, but we also need drivers to be smarter and more efficient around when and how long they charge for. If we improve both technology and behavior this becomes a non issue.
Kettleman City CAWhere was that?
How many times has your phone battery gone instantly from 40% to dead? I wouldn’t be rolling the dice like that in the car. Even if your calculations are correct how do you know there isn’t an accident or something that requires a thirty mile detour. Nope.If you actually believe that, you have a really low opinion of human intelligence. I'd maybe buy 1/4, but even then, if your range says 120 miles, and you know you're 100 miles away from your destination, why would you join that horrid line?
The math just isn't that difficult.