real world EVs review
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oilhammer
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I'm really curious how that works, and how it does long term. If they are degraded beyond reasonable use in a car, I assume they are not being taxed as hard in these energy storage facilities... but how much longer can they go? Or is it a case where they can simply squeeze a few more cycles (years) out of them before they ultimately get taken apart and recycled? Seems like a good idea if it works well and is cost-effective.
I know I "retire" the batteries in my DeWalt power tools to the DeWalt radio and USB charger (for cell phones). Because even though they lose enough mojo to be worthless for the tools, they can still work well enough for the lighter duty stuff for a while longer. I just bring several charged ones with me.
I know I "retire" the batteries in my DeWalt power tools to the DeWalt radio and USB charger (for cell phones). Because even though they lose enough mojo to be worthless for the tools, they can still work well enough for the lighter duty stuff for a while longer. I just bring several charged ones with me.
dieseldonato
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It's a practical reuse of the ev batteries, even if it does take up 5x the space fully functional cells do. I'd be curious how they keep them even close to (individual cells) balanced. As internal resistance goes up there's less and less capacity and lower charge and discharge rates accompany that issue, which will make better cells work all the harder.
turbobrick240
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Great reuse of degraded and salvage EV batteries. Ultimately though, I think it will be more efficient for utility scale battery storage to use storage specific high cycle chemistries like LFP that don't require super high energy density and can be manufactured more cheaply in mass quantities. The used EV batteries probably lend themselves better to smaller scale operations. It would be cool if they started designing the EV batteries with this sort of reuse in mind.
tikal
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Some competition coming from Samsung, but fairly expensive right now:
Samsung’s 20-year-life EV battery runs 600 miles on 9-minute charge
Samsung's solid-state battery could be the game-changer EVs need, boasting a 600-mile range, 9-minute charging time, and 20-year lifespan.
El Dobro
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Power stations have been under attack.
Authorities Fear Extremists Are Targeting U.S. Power Grid | TIME
Interesting battery graveyard
El Dobro
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I'm sure repurposing old EV batteries is saving tons of money and is giving battery recycling plants time to build up.
P2B
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gulfcoastguy
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Anyone remember the Matrix?
El Dobro
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Anyone remember Colossus: The Forbin Project?
oilhammer
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I love Tyson, but did anyone see the time when he said BB-8 "couldn't exist" without CG, and they literally rolled a functional one out on stage? That was funny. 
I listen to his podcasts a lot....
I listen to his podcasts a lot....
tikal
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Ford slows EV plans, delaying pickup and axing three-row SUV, to cut costs
oilhammer
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Ford stock holders are not happy, LOL.
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This one is happy, good to see less of my dividends will be wasted on EV over exuberance.
oilhammer
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I meant they are not happy because Ford has lost billions on this endeavor.
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That part I'm not happy about, but at least they're slowing the (financial) bleed.
turbobrick240
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Proof that not only ICEV owners are disgusting slobs:
El Dobro
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"Isn't that covered under the warranty?".
turbobrick240
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I liked that one too. They were sure they had optioned the bulletproof interior trim, lol.
El Dobro
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Another one with dealerships is the "Ever since" syndrome. Ever since you changed my oil, my sunroof leaks, ever since you put air in my tires, my radiator leaks.
gulfcoastguy
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Well I was going to post a picture showing a repair from a VW stealership but trying 4 times is my limit.
El Dobro
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I've been sticking my photos under my pictures or my media.
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dieseldonato
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Never would have guessed that was going to happen. 