Formula E had to have the drivers switch cars the first few seasons. I think they have battery life for the whole race this year.
I have tried watching formula E and I cannot get into it.
The lack of sound is a problem.
I have zero desire to watch racing without the noise .
Racing will probably be one of the last (maybe even permanent) ICE holdouts. IMHO.
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Iāve always wondered why we done do hydro better? I mean you could have micro generators installed all over the place that donāt do the same damage as a huge dam and still capitalize on the constant powerful flow of water. Iām sure there is money to be made in that department.
Maybe but if Iām a manufacturer why do I sponsor a ICE of my production line is all EV?
clt says good luck buying an e bike nowadays
Hydro is pretty simple. I never think a lake is damaging when recreating, using its water at home or flushing a toilet, do you.
Stormwater generators have been considered, but storing energy is inefficient, unless you use pumped storage to guess what? A damn dam:)
Tesmanian: Tesla Model S Plaid World Record 9.2s 1/4 Mile Confirmed by Jay Leno.
In mid-May, Drive Tesla Canada reported that the Tesla Model S Plaid had set a new quarter-mile speed record for any production vehicle in the world. The record of 9.247 seconds with a trap speed of 152.16mph was set on May 11, 2021, at the Autoclub Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield. However, at that moment it was just an unconfirmed rumor.
I donāt actually think dams are that bad, I just know you can only build so many. The United States has exhausted many if not all of its areas that you could potentially dam up. My point more had to do with miniature generation in fast moving water areas. People in the past seemed more keen on water wheels and whatnot as a power source. Now we all just let the big guys do it like Duke Energy.
Even the old water wheels used dams. Murrayās Mill is pretty cool to check out, inside and out.
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Really depends on what rivers are dammed up and where. Some rivers are vital for spawning and damming them up is bad for fish populations. Other places, doesnāt matter much.
CNET: 7-11 is opening 500 EV charging stations by the end of 2022.
So it begins. I have thought for years that a lot of gas station / c-store combos are going to convert to electric charging stations serving coffee and light meals.
A Starbucks/ sandwich shop / charging station makes a ton of sense.
Also, I know āEuropeans suckā, but one of the alien concepts to Americans is how many Europeans, especially the British, already frequently stop at roadside eateries that also sell gas. These arenāt McExxons - theyre small cafes. Euros are already used to making a single stop to refuel their cars and themselves. I think thatās going to become a thing here (all in one stop). Potty break / coffee / sammich / and a 20 minute charge.
Id really like to see a reemergence of classic American roadside diners too. With charging stations. Perfect combo stop.
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Are you familiar with my QT? 
CNBC: Fordās new Maverick hybrid pickup will get 40 mpg in the city and starts at $19,995.
Provided the interior isnāt an ultra cheap materials mess, Ford is going to sell millions of these in the near future. A 40 mpg light hauler with room for 5 and 191 hp (or you can sacrifice some mpg and get 277 hp) starting at under $20k?
Huge hole in the current market. The Hyundai Tucson based truck (Santa Cruz) will compete but will cost notably more. I also donāt think they are offering it with their hybrid engine. I believe the Honda Ridgeline is priced above this as well, and also not a hybrid.
- The Maverick starts at $21,490, the Santa Cruz is expected at around $25,000, and the Ridgeline starts at $37,665.
This is a home run for Ford.
Yes, itās unibody construction, and itās smaller with notably less ride height than Fordās other trucks. But I contest that most people like the cargo utility of a pickup more than the off road capability. Especially in the compact truck segment.
I think we should get used to seeing these things on the road in large numbers.
A little off topic, but we absolutely love our Ridgeline. Very comfortable ride, 25 mpg average, plenty of room for 4 adults, dual action tailgate and my favorite feature, the weatherproof storage compartment in the bed. Itās huge and great for carrying tailgating supplies.
The Ridgeline is just in a different price point. It really canāt be seen as a competitor here.
Again what the impact to range when hauling and towing. If itās a truck those numbers are really really important.