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GlassEye-Boy posted:CATL just announced what could be a game changer in battery tech at the Shanghai Auto show. Condensed Batteries with 500wh/kg energy density. Potential to pretty much blow solid state batteries out of the water. quote:CATL's condensed battery leverages highly conductive biomimetic condensed state electrolytes to construct a micron-level self-adaptive net structure You know what else was biomimetic and self adaptive? 
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Convince me this isnt Star Trek Multiphasic Field Core bsquote:To address the changes of the super high energy density materials resulting from electrochemical reactions, CATL's condensed battery leverages highly conductive biomimetic condensed state electrolytes to construct a micron-level self-adaptive net structure that can adjust the interactive forces among the chains, thus improving the conductive performance of the cells and in turn the efficiency of lithium ion transporting while boosting stability of the microstructure.
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Apr 20, 2023 20:13
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I have no idea what that copy means, but it’d be amazing if this were real and could achieve that energy density. Maybe someday we’ll be able to rip the guts out of a totaled car to build an electric light sport aircraft that can handle more than an hour aloft.
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Apr 20, 2023 20:16
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The latest Tesla app update, ver 4.20.69 lol right guys, adds trip planning and the ability to send that to the car. The only thing I see that's really missing is the ability to add a stop in the trip.
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Loucks posted:I have no idea what that copy means, but it’d be amazing if this were real and could achieve that energy density. Maybe someday we’ll be able to rip the guts out of a totaled car to build an electric light sport aircraft that can handle more than an hour aloft. Aircraft batteries will have to be the air frame themselves.
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Apr 20, 2023 20:17
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yea a lot of jargon thrown in there, I spoke with a friend that's in the industry and he believes its a dual chemistry system (whatever that means) and could be pretty epic if they can produce it at scale.
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Apr 20, 2023 20:18
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DoLittle posted:My bad. I assumed they are the same based on the previous comment i.e. the type 2 plug that almost all EVs use in Europe. Don't forget the pox upon our lands called type 3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_3_connector There is a lot of charging points with empty Scame outlets but providers like EnelX signed contracts with Renault to provide a minimum amount of charging points so it will stay forever, meaning an extra cable to lug around.
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Apr 20, 2023 20:20
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Tyro posted:That sucks. I am also at the dealer with my Volt trying to resolve the fact that it's killing 12v batteries about every week, and the center console screen is dead. Their tech claims there's no draw on the system and the battery is fine (because I've had it on a tender for the last 2 weeks or so). Is yours a gen2? The HMI unit (module that runs the center screen) is known for failing in GM vehicles; it is not a problem unique to the Volt. It will cost around $1k if the dealer replaces it. But there are places that will send you a new unit already programmed to your VIN for around $400; you just have to swap it out. (https://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/product/replacement-gm-hmi/ is one I've heard of) As for it killing batteries... Is this the same battery that it keeps discharging? If so I would say the battery is done for, even if any tester says its good.
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Apr 20, 2023 20:25
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FilthyImp posted:Convince me this isnt Star Trek Multiphasic Field Core bs It's a pretty novel chemistry, but for all intents and purposes, it's the same thing as a PFM battery.
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Apr 20, 2023 20:38
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stevewm posted:Is yours a gen2? The HMI unit (module that runs the center screen) is known for failing in GM vehicles; it is not a problem unique to the Volt. It will cost around $1k if the dealer replaces it. But there are places that will send you a new unit already programmed to your VIN for around $400; you just have to swap it out. (https://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/product/replacement-gm-hmi/ is one I've heard of) 2019 gen2. I replaced the 12v battery twice, this newest one was killed one time only and I recharged it then have kept it on a tender. So I'm hoping it's ok. Ref the HMI, this one is on a CPO warranty so if these folks can diagnose it correctly I think it'll be a free repair.
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Apr 20, 2023 20:47
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Well apparently they need to tear it down a bit to find out exactly which one of 2 parts is malfunctioning, but they confirmed something in "the radio" (service writer didn't seem to know Jack about hybrids or EVs) was malfunctioning and it will be covered under the CPO warranty. Bringing it back next week for that. He said one of the 2 possible parts should be a next day order. And he said he hopes it's not the other one, which doesn't fill me with confidence.
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Apr 20, 2023 22:19
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mattfl posted:The latest Tesla app update, ver 4.20.69 lol right guys, adds trip planning and the ability to send that to the car. The only thing I see that's really missing is the ability to add a stop in the trip. ** ANDROID AUTO ** 
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Apr 20, 2023 22:27
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mattfl posted:The latest Tesla app update, ver 4.20.69 lol right guys, adds trip planning and the ability to send that to the car. The only thing I see that's really missing is the ability to add a stop in the trip. I know you meant "missing from maps" but I needed another excuse to be angry about this.
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Apr 20, 2023 22:27
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Oh hey, Ford is sending Lightnings to Norway so that'll be interesting to see how a big dumb truck does in Europe
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Apr 20, 2023 22:39
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Speleothing posted:Oh hey, Ford is sending Lightnings to Norway so that'll be interesting to see how a big dumb truck does in Europe Surely even Europeans have to haul crap around. Maybe they don't want to necessarily look like they haul things around as a fashion/political statement, but the actual need to haul stuff market has got to exist. Right?
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Apr 20, 2023 22:58
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cruft posted:Surely even Europeans have to haul crap around. Maybe they don't want to necessarily look like they haul things around as a fashion/political statement, but the actual need to haul stuff market has got to exist. Right? Euros are generally more class stratified between people who do the hauling and people who pay for things to be hauled.
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Apr 20, 2023 23:06
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cruft posted:Surely even Europeans have to haul crap around. Maybe they don't want to necessarily look like they haul things around as a fashion/political statement, but the actual need to haul stuff market has got to exist. Right? Ranger sales are rising due to wannabe yankees, thankfully they are too wide so they are usually beat up to poo poo by scratching poles, bollards and walls. I'm expecting lightings to sell to a less macho subset of that crowd, which isn't a negligible amount.
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Apr 20, 2023 23:07
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Speleothing posted:Oh hey, Ford is sending Lightnings to Norway so that'll be interesting to see how a big dumb truck does in Europe My cousin married a Norwegian, and there were quite a few Chevy Suburbans from Norway at the wedding. The demands and limits for vehicles aren't the same everywhere in Europe.
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Apr 20, 2023 23:48
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Speleothing posted:Oh hey, Ford is sending Lightnings to Norway so that'll be interesting to see how a big dumb truck does in Europe Nice! That means Tesla Bjorn Lightning videos!
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Apr 21, 2023 00:34
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Aino Minako posted:Nice! That means Tesla Bjorn Lightning videos! I've been wanting to see him drive a Lightning and a Rivian as well. He's goofy as hell but I like him and he's a big part of the reason I bought a Model 3 back in the day.
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sanchez posted:I've been wanting to see him drive a Lightning and a Rivian as well. He's goofy as hell but I like him and he's a big part of the reason I bought a Model 3 back in the day. I enjoy road tripping by proxy through his videos, since it’s not practical for me to do so right now. The car camping videos are great too, although he seems to do less of that lately. I’ll be interested to see what consumption he gets with the Lightning on the usual 1000km challenge route. Guessing… not good.
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cruft posted:Surely even Europeans have to haul crap around. Maybe they don't want to necessarily look like they haul things around as a fashion/political statement, but the actual need to haul stuff market has got to exist. Right? There are quite a few trucks in Norway. However, due to there being no special regulatory loophole for trucks, most work vehicles are vans (which won't fill the cargo area with snow in the winter), and most privately owned hauling devices are trailers (towed behind normal cars).
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cruft posted:Surely even Europeans have to haul crap around. Maybe they don't want to necessarily look like they haul things around as a fashion/political statement, but the actual need to haul stuff market has got to exist. Right? Europe, in general, uses vans or box trucks instead of pickups. FilthyImp posted:Convince me this isnt Star Trek Multiphasic Field Core bs As usual with battery tech, I'll believe it when it's in use commercially.
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Huh, TIL about yurp and vans. Well, it sounds like y'all are about to get a taste of ELECTRIC FREEDOM E: If no other market exists, I'm sure there are some angsty young men who want to buck the system. They'll find someone to sell the trucks to.
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cruft posted:I haven't verified this, but someone once told me pedestrian deaths went way down when automobiles started taking over, and I believe it. Horses are big, dumb, and prone to panic. Um I remember from some video, there were also basically no rules other than "every man for himself" before automobiles. I think this was the video, and it's very much on a 'cars bad' type of channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFgqNiFi0cw
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Apr 21, 2023 05:19
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Videos are starting to trickle out from Jeep media launch in Spain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35ehNlyTF9Y Feel free to roast my purchase.
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cruft posted:Huh, TIL about yurp and vans. Contractor vans are a huge menace on the road in the US and people act like putting Ram guys in them will solve a problem
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SlowBloke posted:Videos are starting to trickle out from Jeep media launch in Spain It is smaller than I thought! I thought it was 2008 sized but it seems to more of the size of Mokka.
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DoLittle posted:It is smaller than I thought! I thought it was 2008 sized but it seems to more of the size of Mokka.     It's closer in size to your e208 than a mokka or a 2008. edit: Tiny Timbs posted:Contractor vans are a huge menace on the road in the US and people act like putting Ram guys in them will solve a problem My dude you haven't experience existential terror until you have been drove by a tradie in a panda van 4x4, going faster on microscopic iced roads than Nasser in Dakar. SlowBloke fucked around with this message at 15:32 on Apr 23, 2023 |
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My wife and I picked up an Ionic 5 RWD a few days ago. I've only put about 150 miles on it so far, but it is wonderful. My two minor complaints are that it doesn't remember your brake regen settings after you shut off the car and that it doesn't automatically lock when you walk away (even though it unlocks when you approach). Other than that, it's quiet and comfortable and plenty quick for everyday use. Haven't even had to charge it yet. Hoping that between the free Electrify America charging and the free/discounted charging at both of our workplaces, we can get away with not having to install a charger at home. Between the dealer discount, Hyundai lease cash (I'm going to buy it out immediately), and state rebates, we're getting $12k off the car. The lease acquisition fees and termination fee only work out to about $1k, so definitely worth the hassle.
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Congrats on the car! I love seeing the I5s around town. Very cool styling
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It only took 4 years for Tesla to allow controlling the wiper speed from the wheel. https://twitter.com/laplasz/status/1649179635085725699
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I have wiper control on a little switch on the stalk. It works pretty well and is $5~ or so in the build of material.
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FlapYoJacks posted:I have wiper control on a little switch on the stalk. It works pretty well and is $5~ or so in the build of material. Have you considered though that this solution is lame and not "thinking outside the box"?
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TheGoatTrick posted:Between the dealer discount, Hyundai lease cash (I'm going to buy it out immediately), and state rebates, we're getting $12k off the car. The lease acquisition fees and termination fee only work out to about $1k, so definitely worth the hassle. Nice! I was holding out for an Ioniq 6 because I like sedans, but its trunk is almost as small as my Fusion Hybrid's, and I'd like more cargo space. I'm going to go back and look at the Ioniq 5 again. Weirdly, it's suddenly more common at dealers here than the EV6. My local Hyundai dealer now has a "manufacturer discount" on all of their EVs. It's reflected in their listed price, and I'm not sure what exactly that means. The most common one is $3750, which coincidentally is half of the federal EV tax credit (which none of their vehicles qualify for currently). I wonder if it's Hyundai scrambling to stay price-competitive with credit-eligible cars. Edit: Oh! Another question -- if you use an Android phone, have you tried the Android Auto integration yet? I'm really curious how well it works on the Ioniq 5. WhiteHowler fucked around with this message at 19:29 on Apr 24, 2023 |
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FlapYoJacks posted:I have wiper control on a little switch on the stalk. It works pretty well and is $5~ or so in the build of material. I bet your wipers even turn on without the assistance of an 8-GPU neural net
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Just came across this link showing EV registrations in California, kind of neat if you want to see what's popular: https://tableau.cnra.ca.gov/t/CNRA_...3AshowVizHome=n 21% market share in Q1 is pretty huge.
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WhiteHowler posted:Nice! I was holding out for an Ioniq 6 because I like sedans, but its trunk is almost as small as my Fusion Hybrid's, and I'd like more cargo space. I'm going to go back and look at the Ioniq 5 again. Weirdly, it's suddenly more common at dealers here than the EV6. That's exactly what they're doing, per the Hyundai salesman I talked to. It's the inflation reduction act in action, attempting to lower the prices of some things.
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SlowBloke posted:Videos are starting to trickle out from Jeep media launch in Spain I'm impressed with the Miles/KWh claim of over 4. Better than my Kia Niro EV.
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TheGoatTrick posted:My wife and I picked up an Ionic 5 RWD a few days ago. I've only put about 150 miles on it so far, but it is wonderful. My two minor complaints are that it doesn't remember your brake regen settings after you shut off the car and that it doesn't automatically lock when you walk away (even though it unlocks when you approach). Other than that, it's quiet and comfortable and plenty quick for everyday use. Haven't even had to charge it yet. Hoping that between the free Electrify America charging and the free/discounted charging at both of our workplaces, we can get away with not having to install a charger at home. If it's like my Kia EV and has the 3 driving modes (Eco, Normal, Performance), there's a menu that lets you set the default ReGen for each of these.
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