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2023-06-29 Science & Technology

Media notices EVs weigh a buttload, EV makers are losing their butts

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Posted by Besoeker 2023-06-29 06:52|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 Normal wear and tear on tires is also accelerated due to the extra weight and friction road heat. Expect higher 'disposal' fees and new tire prices.

Posted by Skidmark 2023-06-29 08:30|| 2023-06-29 08:30|| Front Page Top

#2 A really good EV would have its battery integral to the entire chassis and body (use that weight to add crash resistance) and easily refreshable at the individual storage cell level.

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-06-29 08:53|| 2023-06-29 08:53|| Front Page Top

#3 Is this the 'law of unintended consequences' kicking in?

Posted by Raj 2023-06-29 10:26|| 2023-06-29 10:26|| Front Page Top

#4 Incurious blowhards who are below the elevator gag in the first Fantastic 4 movie.

Even if it all magically came true with the availability of materials, the manufacturing, the grid, backed-up bridges will start falling down.

A really good EV would have its battery integral to the entire chassis and body (use that weight to add crash resistance) and easily refreshable at the individual storage cell level.

And turn a simple fender bender into a serious situation?

My favorite EV fire suppression video, other than the guy with the bike who throws a pan of water on the burn, is the one where chief ordered a dump truck full of sand and buried the EV.

Posted by swksvolFF 2023-06-29 11:26|| 2023-06-29 11:26|| Front Page Top

#5 No exisiting parking garage in the USA is rated for EV vehicle weights. Not even the new Microsoft campus underground garage.

Posted by Jefe101 2023-06-29 11:34|| 2023-06-29 11:34|| Front Page Top

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