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I don't like the noise they make, but they are very nice to look at. I would much rather own a Tesla.So I guess the true value of a Lamborghini is their ability to creat noise.
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I don't like the noise they make, but they are very nice to look at. I would much rather own a Tesla.So I guess the true value of a Lamborghini is their ability to creat noise.
Those are niche applications with insignificant market.There will continue to be a market for diesel powered vehicles a long way into the future, petrol however is likely to continue as a hobby as you suggest.
Why? Using Australia as an example, we have a huge expanse of open land that is traversable only by 4WD, in some cases requiring a Toyota Landcruiser, Nissan Patrol, etc to carry 220 litres of diesel to be able to make it between fuel stops. For these sorts of trips to be made using electric 4WD's we would need the following to occur:
In addition to the above, military forces will need the ability to take and hold terrain in areas where there is no supporting infrastructure, currently that need is met by diesel fueled vehicles and supply chains. That said there will be opportunities for EV's in a military context, it's just not going to replace a large portion of the fleet in the medium term.
- A substantial cost reduction in stationary energy storage to allow remote area fuel stops to store energy captured from solar, wind, etc.
- A huge increase in the energy density of EV battery storage
The sheer volume of solar panels and stationary storage required to provide adequate supply of electricity far outweighs the logistics burden of diesel fuel.Those are niche applications with insignificant market.
For the military, the diesel supply chain is a heavy burden and cost. Solar electric has no fuel to transport.
If only we could pipe the sound directly into the cockpit and spare the rest of us...
See also, Harley Davidson.
The US military is using solar because of the high cost of transporting diesel to difficult bases.The sheer volume of solar panels and stationary storage required to provide adequate supply of electricity far outweighs the logistics burden of diesel fuel.
As I said there is a role for electric vehicles in a military context, but there is no way it makes sense at a FOB or in an expeditionary role. Not until the energy density of battery tech comes close to that of diesel.
As for off road civilian use, you may call it niche but vast swathes of my country need these vehicles to live, and I imagine there are parts of the US where the same is true.
This is totally true.
This is the car everyone wants, they just don't realize it yet. And when they do. Massive shift very quick.
Cars will still be manufactured and people will still drive.Be very careful what you wish for. There is a huge part of the NA economy that depends on the ICE one way or another. It will need to adjust.
Here's some info on the military use of solarThe sheer volume of solar panels and stationary storage required to provide adequate supply of electricity far outweighs the logistics burden of diesel fuel.
As I said there is a role for electric vehicles in a military context, but there is no way it makes sense at a FOB or in an expeditionary role. Not until the energy density of battery tech comes close to that of diesel.
As for off road civilian use, you may call it niche but vast swathes of my country need these vehicles to live, and I imagine there are parts of the US where the same is true.
The military use what is mission appropriate. Are you aware of just how many solar panels and batteries you would need to provide electricity to just a single vehicle? And when that vehicle depletes it's battery 300km from that power source how will you recharge it?The US military is using solar because of the high cost of transporting diesel to difficult bases.
Nobody lives in the vast swaths of the interior so the few people traveling there are insignificant to the market.
What you mention is nothing new. I've seen battery + solar in mil use for at least a decade.Here's some info on the military use of solar
The military has utilized portable solar arrays to power “fixed-site” locations, many of which are very remote and depend on off-grid power. Solar reduces demand of traditional generators at these discreet locations and in turn, limits the need for costly and dangerous fuel resupply missions that put personnel at risk.
Operational solar also provides these bases with dependable power that is easily portable, compared to obtrusive, heavy, and at times unreliable generators that are often targets for enemy fire.
Enlisting the Sun: Powering the U.S. Military with Solar Energy 2013
The military use what is mission appropriate. Are you aware of just how many solar panels and batteries you would need to provide electricity to just a single vehicle? And when that vehicle depletes it's battery 300km from that power source how will you recharge it?
With a diesel vehicle you drop in a few Jerry cans.
And nobody lives in the vast swathes of the interior? I think you are living in a world of alternative facts if you believe that.
Totally agree, on permanent bases Solar+storage makes sense and there is no reason why white fleet vehicles can't be EV's either.For permanent bases with a lot of land around them, solar makes sense in a lot of cases (Thule airbase probably not, but any sunny location it would be great). Many US bases have enough land around they could install several MW if not a GW of solar.
For combat equipment it's not the greatest idea, but just reducing fossil fuel use by 10% would be a huge savings. The US military is the single largest user of fossil fuels in the world.
Outback population 700,000 out of 23 million is 3%. Nobody lives there.The military use what is mission appropriate. Are you aware of just how many solar panels and batteries you would need to provide electricity to just a single vehicle? And when that vehicle depletes it's battery 300km from that power source how will you recharge it?
With a diesel vehicle you drop in a few Jerry cans.
And nobody lives in the vast swathes of the interior? I think you are living in a world of alternative facts if you believe that.
Remember though that people don't replace their vehicles that often. It'll take 15-20 years to cycle out fossils, even if we started selling 100% EV from today on.
Could happen faster possibly...
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And boom, it's over.
Yes, a second hand one sold by a new EV owner.to end up with another ICE