Electric Vehicles: General topics

I have hidden this because of its political nature,
… the Department of Energy should end the … unprovoked war on fossil fuels … and respect the right of Americans to buy and drive cars of their own choosing, rather than trying to force them into electric vehicles …
but it makes me a bit nervous, having just acquired an expensive EV. The idea that there will be hostility directed toward electric cars is troubling. I was anticipating a slowly expanding infrastructure of charging points that would eventually make it practical for me to take extended trips on less-traveled roads, but it looks like the broader practicality of BEVs is likely to be hitting a pothole of sorts.
 
Yoused said:
I have hidden this because of its political nature,
… the Department of Energy should end the … unprovoked war on fossil fuels … and respect the right of Americans to buy and drive cars of their own choosing, rather than trying to force them into electric vehicles …
but it makes me a bit nervous, having just acquired an expensive EV. The idea that there will be hostility directed toward electric cars is troubling. I was anticipating a slowly expanding infrastructure of charging points that would eventually make it practical for me to take extended trips on less-traveled roads, but it looks like the broader practicality of BEVs is likely to be hitting a pothole of sorts.
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That side has been anti EV the whole time, not sure why it is surprising. Since we sell a bunch of oil, it would probably be in our best interest to pivot to alternative energy sources. But that side getting the memo will take some time (and loss of money) before they "come to their senses".
 
apple.news

California proposes EV buyer credit that excludes Elon Musk's Tesla — Business Insider

Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to revive California's EV rebate if Trump ends the federal tax credit. But Tesla, the largest maker of EVs, would be excluded under the proposal. Elon Musk criticized Tesla's potential exclusion from the rebate.
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This is pretty funny. If Trump cans the EV tax credit, Gavin Newsom is proposing that California offers its own. But the proposed California one would exclude Tesla.

And this makes Elon sad.
 
Eric said:
Interesting, you'll have to let us know how it works out for you. Looking at some of the features it's compelling and it has Carplay!
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Well, I took the Ariya to my cousin's house for the dinner thing on Thursday, about 95 miles away. Starting at 98%, she said I had some 280 miles range, but I knew she was lying, especially since we would be coming back after dark. I was getting a little nervous on the way home, but the freeways that I took for the last stretch (I have developed a real dislike for high-speed competitive driving as a means of getting to point B, so I avoid freeways as much as possible) were running a tad slow, so that helped. Got back with 30 miles left, so I guess we must have lost about 60 miles out there somewhere. If you find them, let me know.
 
Yoused said:
Well, I took the Ariya to my cousin's house for the dinner thing on Thursday, about 95 miles away. Starting at 98%, she said I had some 280 miles range, but I knew she was lying, especially since we would be coming back after dark. I was getting a little nervous on the way home, but the freeways that I took for the last stretch (I have developed a real dislike for high-speed competitive driving as a means of getting to point B, so I avoid freeways as much as possible) were running a tad slow, so that helped. Got back with 30 miles left, so I guess we must have lost about 60 miles out there somewhere. If you find them, let me know.
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Heat, lights?
 
Eric said:
Heat, lights?
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Temperature of the battery. There’s basically no way the Ariya has 280 miles range in the cold. Although 220 is a good showing for this time of year. I don’t know if the Ariya has preconditioning, but it only would help if the trip is long enough to require charging stops, same as with Tesla.

We took the GV60 roughly 260 miles for Thanksgiving, and spent 115% of the battery pack on the trip. In the summer when I can get 3.5+ mi/kWh instead of 2.8-3, there’s a good chance I can complete the whole trip without stopping at a fast charger.
 

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