ICE v Electric: Cost and Emissions

Andy_ROC said:
solid state batteries
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Don't they also weigh a lot less?

If I am remembering correctly the Cybertruck weighs significantly more than an F150, with a smaller payload.

Tire wear is a thing too.
 
I may have said this upthread, but originally I thought, no way would I buy a hybrid for life in the steep and cold Adks.

In the end I bought the Mav hybrid because I liked the engine more than the 2 liter in the gasser. It's smoother and has much better acceleration. And I'm getting decent mileage in winter (30) and in summer I was getting maybe 38.

But also the extra weight (and new snows) is a great combo. Our carpenter is parking at the bottom of the driveway half the time, and I scamper right up.
 
Harvey said:
In the end I bought the Mav hybrid because I liked the engine more than the 2 liter in the gasser. It's smoother and has much better acceleration. And I'm getting decent mileage in winter (30) and in summer I was getting maybe 38.
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I like those Maverick's. They're a good retail piece.
Currently I'm driving a 24 Silverado with the 3.0 liter diesel. I get 20 in town and 28 on the highway. It's a great motor.
 
Harvey said:
I may have said this upthread, but originally I thought, no way would I buy a hybrid for life in the steep and cold Adks.

In the end I bought the Mav hybrid because I liked the engine more than the 2 liter in the gasser. It's smoother and has much better acceleration. And I'm getting decent mileage in winter (30) and in summer I was getting maybe 38.

But also the extra weight (and new snows) is a great combo. Our carpenter is parking at the bottom of the driveway half the time, and I scamper right up.
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It is also true, though, with the extra weight snows are more important. Someone can explain the physics of it, but as you increase weight, you increase the time it takes to regain traction once you lose it. Having snow tires is the most important factor in not losing traction in cold conditions. Not awd, not 4x4, etc.
 
Andy_ROC said:
Yeah from what I could find the energy density of solid-state is expected to >2x. That weight reduction would reduce tire wear.
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Also insanely fast charging times. Someone (Jason?) has posted videos but the charge rates in China are insane. I think they have usable and somewhat accessible fillups i the 5-15 minute range. Not a 150 miles of range in 20 minutes, filling up i a few minutes. My Rivian, as much as I like it, will just never have it because of voltage and battery design. I am perfectly happy with it for me, but realisticly in 20 minutes max I can get is 120-160 miles of range.
 
DomB said:
It is also true, though, with the extra weight snows are more important. Someone can explain the physics of it, but as you increase weight, you increase the time it takes to regain traction once you lose it. Having snow tires is the most important factor in not losing traction in cold conditions.
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When I was growing up my dad drove an Olds Customer Cruiser wagon w/ a big block motor. He'd run 4 studded snows. The thing was a tank on the road.
 
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