Electric Vehicles
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@antipodean said in Electric Vehicles:
@voodoo said in Electric Vehicles:
And yet I really cannot imagine anyone spending $110k + for a Kia. The range might be solid but it’s not spectacular compared to competitors. And does acceleration in an EV really matter? How often do you get to accelerate to 100km in 4 seconds?
Every traffic light.
And does it matter if it’s 3 seconds or 4?
Does to the loser.
Also worth remembering that acceleration isn't always about 0-X...
But - when deciding to pass somebody, 90-X...
One of the advantages of the bike that I've always taken for granted, is the ability to just pull out, crank the throttle, and be past somebody near instantly.
A few weeks ago, I was behind a Tesla, in turn behind a couple of (relatively) slow moving vehicles.
On a small straight, I was just about to pull out and blast it, when the Tesla did also... and I suddenly realised I wasn't the only one with that advantage any more.
I followed that Tesla for several dozen km, and then he followed me for several dozen more... and I gotta say... an EV with a driver willing to go at a decent clip - nullifies most of the motorbike's advantages. -
@Kruse as a motorcyclist I always try to keep in mind what disparity exists between what I'm riding and what they're driving.
Overtaking a proper performance car on my adv bike is a dumb idea if they want to get a move on too.
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@antipodean said in Electric Vehicles:
@Kruse as a motorcyclist I always try to keep in mind what disparity exists between what I'm riding and what they're driving.
Overtaking a proper performance car on my adv bike is a dumb idea if they want to get a move on too.
Good big vehicle beats good little vehicle.
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@NTA said in Electric Vehicles:
@antipodean said in Electric Vehicles:
@Kruse as a motorcyclist I always try to keep in mind what disparity exists between what I'm riding and what they're driving.
Overtaking a proper performance car on my adv bike is a dumb idea if they want to get a move on too.
Good big vehicle beats good little vehicle.
Actually... one thing I learned after watching all the Fast&Furious nonsense... apparently it's nothing to do with the vehicle, but all about the driver.
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@Kruse said in Electric Vehicles:
@NTA said in Electric Vehicles:
@antipodean said in Electric Vehicles:
@Kruse as a motorcyclist I always try to keep in mind what disparity exists between what I'm riding and what they're driving.
Overtaking a proper performance car on my adv bike is a dumb idea if they want to get a move on too.
Good big vehicle beats good little vehicle.
Actually... one thing I learned after watching all the Fast&Furious nonsense... apparently it's nothing to do with the vehicle, but all about the driver.
Dominic Turetto said so.He's 'an elite street racer and auto mechanic'.
Dominic Toretto | The Fast and the Furious Wiki | Fandom
Dominic "Dom" Toretto is the eldest son of Jack Toretto, the brother of Jakob and Mia, husband to Letty Ortiz, the uncle of Jack and his younger sister, the cousin of Fernando, and the father of...
What sort of loser writes that shit?
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@Kruse said in Electric Vehicles:
@NTA said in Electric Vehicles:
@antipodean said in Electric Vehicles:
@Kruse as a motorcyclist I always try to keep in mind what disparity exists between what I'm riding and what they're driving.
Overtaking a proper performance car on my adv bike is a dumb idea if they want to get a move on too.
Good big vehicle beats good little vehicle.
Actually... one thing I learned after watching all the Fast&Furious nonsense... apparently it's nothing to do with the vehicle, but all about the driver.
Dominic Turetto said so.And a 42 speed gear box
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BYD Seagull is sub-£8000 electric supermini for China
Four-seater is smaller than the Ford Fiesta; offers up to 100bhp and 252 miles of range
Sodium ion battery in the lower model.
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@Tim said in Electric Vehicles:
Four-seater is smaller than the Ford Fiesta; offers up to 100bhp and 252 miles of range
Sodium ion battery in the lower model.
That is a genuine game changer.
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@MajorRage said in Electric Vehicles:
Sodium ion battery in the lower model.
I'm assuming the girl in the boot is a costly extra.
These batteries are better for short-range cars but the next few years are going to be awesome for EVs. Maybe not so much for Toyota Honda Subaru (and Mazda?) who are making the jump very very late.
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@Machpants said in Electric Vehicles:
I have just got a BYD Atto 3, loving it.
Not so sure about having 'Build Your Dreams' across the back
They could charge another $500 to remove that badge and people would pay it.
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@NTA said in Electric Vehicles:
@Machpants said in Electric Vehicles:
I have just got a BYD Atto 3, loving it.
Not so sure about having 'Build Your Dreams' across the back
They could charge another $500 to remove that badge and people would pay it.
You have to pay 750 for any colour but white. I could remove it, they're just glued on, but I'm not that bothered
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@Machpants said in Electric Vehicles:
@NTA said in Electric Vehicles:
@Machpants said in Electric Vehicles:
I have just got a BYD Atto 3, loving it.
Not so sure about having 'Build Your Dreams' across the back
They could charge another $500 to remove that badge and people would pay it.
You have to pay 750 for any colour but white. I could remove it, they're just glued on, but I'm not that bothered
Maybe they could offer a revised version:
Build Your Dreams (small font) Or Be Too Lazy To Rip It Off -
@Machpants said in Electric Vehicles:
I have just got a BYD Atto 3, loving it.
Not so sure about having 'Build Your Dreams' across the back
Did you change the Atlas Batman A51 tyres? I read that makes a substantial improvement..
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@nostrildamus said in Electric Vehicles:
@Machpants said in Electric Vehicles:
I have just got a BYD Atto 3, loving it.
Not so sure about having 'Build Your Dreams' across the back
Did you change the Atlas Batman A51 tyres? I read that makes a substantial improvement..
No I'll wait until they wear out, won't take long on Northland roads
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World's largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density
"A new era of universal electrification of sea, land and air transportation." CATL announces new battery that doubles energy intensity.
How does this compare to Tesla batteries?
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