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bolind
Jun 19, 2005



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Blooot posted:

Better Place is still going: http://www.betterplace.com/

I live right next to their main office. I'll grab a few pics next time I'm 'round.

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bolind
Jun 19, 2005



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eeenmachine posted:

This was written recently and thought it would stimulate some discussion... :getin:

http://waitbutwhy.com/2015/06/how-tesla-will-change-your-life.html

Just got this knocked off my "to read" list, and holy poo poo...

I think I have between 0 and 2 ICE cars to buy in my life, at least when we're talking non-enthusiast.

bolind
Jun 19, 2005



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Speaking of Norwegians, I just spent 36 hours in Oslo, and holy hell, so many Teslas. Including two roadsters.

I want one.

bolind
Jun 19, 2005



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So my friend's household is now ICE free. Traded in their Skoda and got a lightly used Nissan Leaf, in addition to their recently acquired Renault Fluence. The Leaf is very nice, I got to drive it. Had more or less every option available. Surprisingly quiet, very easy to go above the limit in.

bolind
Jun 19, 2005



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DriveNow just arrived with a bunch of BMW i3s in Copenhagen. It actually seems like a really awesome concept.

Speaking of which, the i3 has 155/70 19" tires. :stare:

bolind
Jun 19, 2005



Pillbug

stevewm posted:

I really wish the Volt displayed efficiency/consumption in wh/mi instead of "MPGe".

Depends, can you have a gallon of electrons?

bolind
Jun 19, 2005



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When is the Model 3 realistically going to start shipping, by the way?

bolind
Jun 19, 2005



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I can't really seem to find this info anywhere: does anyone know what kind of hp/kW the model 3 puts out? Any dyno charts yet?

bolind
Jun 19, 2005



Pillbug
So are there any more long term down to earth layman's reviews out of the Model 3 yet?

bolind
Jun 19, 2005



Pillbug
If one were to build a new garage, and wire it up for an EV, how many amps at 230/400? Two-phase or three? No specific EV in mind, just to future proof.

bolind
Jun 19, 2005



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Powershift posted:




Wow, that's bad. They didn't talk to a single trucker, or sit in a single truck before designing this.

I don't not believe you, but can you elaborate?

bolind
Jun 19, 2005



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Could be that BMW has more experience designing for low overhang, with most of their lineup being longitudinal ICE + RWD anyway. My E87 has a relatively short overhang, maybe half a wheel diameter or so.

bolind
Jun 19, 2005



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Am I the only grumpy-old-man-who-yells-at-clouds who just wants an EV that's a car. Fine, let me not crash into the guy in front of me and you get to beep if I depart a lane, but give me full control and real buttons, thanks.

bolind
Jun 19, 2005



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Don't give a gently caress, electric motorcycles are so cool they could have a turd as a logo and still be OK in my book.

(New logo ain't bad.)

bolind
Jun 19, 2005



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Some dutchmen modified a Model S into a Shooting Brake and it looks really good!

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bolind
Jun 19, 2005



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God drat that factory must have more moving parts than a silo full of Swiss watches.

Interesting to see that some things are still best done by human hands.

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