F150 Lightning
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I think it's great that they realized that a patent didn't exist for something, and then sought it out, to lock others out. Very smart.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...pickup-patent/
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It's hilarious that Ford sought a patent, back in 2018, for a removable power source to possibly be used as a range extender?
I think it's great that they realized that a patent didn't exist for something, and then sought it out, to lock others out. Very smart.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...pickup-patent/
Along these lines, I can see AAA of the future, mobile fast charge stations as part of their road side rescue service. Imagine some high power (diesel) generator mounted to an F350, that can come along, and get you some amount of charge to get you to the next station, or home. As EV's become more popular, this will be an issue. Heck, people still run out of gas! It will no doubt be a necessary service.
It's hilarious that Ford sought a patent, back in 2018, for a removable power source to possibly be used as a range extender?
I think it's great that they realized that a patent didn't exist for something, and then sought it out, to lock others out. Very smart.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...pickup-patent/
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The future of EVs will be hot-swappable battery packs. At some point, all or some of the battery pack component will be accessible, and swappable. That's the only thing that makes sense. It will be like propane tanks.
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It is annoying to have to repeat things that are absolute facts, but the other side keeps repeating things that are absolutely false.
Such BS like "the grid can't handle BEV's". This is from my Post #645. The provenance is that it is put out by Dow Jones, by way of the Wall Street Journal, owned by Rupert Murdoch. The guy that owns Fox News.
Such BS like "the grid can't handle BEV's". This is from my Post #645. The provenance is that it is put out by Dow Jones, by way of the Wall Street Journal, owned by Rupert Murdoch. The guy that owns Fox News.
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So out of curiosity how long would it take to charge the F150 with a standard 120 volt outlet if one was to go that route
I have also read that Ford has a patent for a gas powered charging system that could be placed in the bed of the truck to provide power should charging station not be readily available
I have also read that Ford has a patent for a gas powered charging system that could be placed in the bed of the truck to provide power should charging station not be readily available
For full extended range, charge time of up to 107 hrs(4.46days). So yeah, totally feasible...
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I've been told that this won't end up happening. That the batteries in EVs will continue to evolve into more and more vehicle components to increase range. I think we are decades away from removeable battery packs that can be quickly swapped.
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It's hilarious that Ford sought a patent, back in 2018, for a removable power source to possibly be used as a range extender?
I think it's great that they realized that a patent didn't exist for something, and then sought it out, to lock others out. Very smart.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...pickup-patent/
I think it's great that they realized that a patent didn't exist for something, and then sought it out, to lock others out. Very smart.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...pickup-patent/
"Hey EVs are the future. We need to get off of fossil fuels. By the way, we sell a gas powered portable generator to power your EV!"
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https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...pping-station/
No one knows what will be in place years from now.
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I’ve been very happy with our Pacifica Hybrid and our Chevy Volt. The problem with PHEVs is that people don’t understand them. I’ve heard all the arguments against in 8 years of ownership.
“I have to drive more than 50 kilometres.” Yes that’s why it has a gas engine too.
“You mean you have to put gas in it and charge the battery? What good is that?” Don’t get me started with that one.
And of course:
“It still uses gas so it’s not a green choice. I’m a progressive I don’t want to drive a gas guzzler.”
“It’s a virtue signalling. I’m a conservative I don’t want to drive an electric car.”
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“I have to drive more than 50 kilometres.” Yes that’s why it has a gas engine too.
“You mean you have to put gas in it and charge the battery? What good is that?” Don’t get me started with that one.
And of course:
“It still uses gas so it’s not a green choice. I’m a progressive I don’t want to drive a gas guzzler.”
“It’s a virtue signalling. I’m a conservative I don’t want to drive an electric car.”
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
When EVs are practical, affordable, reliable, and have all of the bugs worked out then I MIGHT be willing to give up the sound and feel of an ICE vehicle. MIGHT.
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Well clearly then if you've been told it's not happening, it's not happening.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...pping-station/
No one knows what will be in place years from now.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...pping-station/
No one knows what will be in place years from now.