Plus they should figure in his chicken spree as fuel cost. The guy heading straight to their destination wouldn’t have spent that. The EV guy had to...was nothing else to do. What a complete waste of resources on this “tech”.
We have a Prius as our “gas saver” for years now. That tech is what’s amazing. I also have my, what I call post apocalyptic driving. If I had to drive and drive on one tank of gas, I can get 100 miles to the gallon easy. So as long as I don’t exceed past the energy bar on a Prius. Uphill is only like 15-18 mph , downhill is like 45mph. Average is around 35. Not optimal in crowded places, but it’s fun. Once the battery goes down enough the engine turns on, runs for a few mins and charges it back up. Then your good for awhile. Love it.
It’s a 2011. We love our little silver bullet! We think it’s preeetty. 😁
I checked about 2 yrs ago and for Toyota to replace the battery it’s like $3400. But there are several, very detailed, follow along instructional videos that can show you how to do it. And for around $1500. Now these are two hrs old prices so. I’ve watched a complete noob do a change out. Took him probably 6 hours, which is along time compared to Toyota. But still. It’s mostly just removing the back interior and stuff. Toyota does a great job of making it as easy as possible though.
the idea of adding an electrical hybridization that catches the waste energy is good. ever notice that when they talk about global warming they never talk about the radiator on the front of the car? the concept of "waste heat" is offensive, actually. it is actually lost energy.
Yea it charges several ways as well. Tires rotating. Braking is the highest charge. Then the engine is next fastest. But basically it’s always charging while moving and stopping.
Exactly! Some of the large pick up trucks have a huge gas tank. My husband has Ford F-150 & he says he could fill up here in NC & not have to stop for gas going to Orlando. That’s a trip I’ve been on many times and had to stop at least once in the past.
Ha, tell that to all the people at coast, lakes, camp grounds & Nascar races. I haven’t seen anything slow down since gas went up. I’m at the NC coast at least once once a month.
Have you seen how many people camp out at a Nascar race?
Hybrids are the way forward. Capable of x amount of miles on electric alone for small trips, but still retaining the ICE to act as a normal vehicle and regenerate power for the electric motor. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid manages to get ~35 miles per gallon as a fairly big 3 row seated SUV in Hybrid mode. Then there's the ability, like the Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid to use it as a mobile generator, which is very nice.
Toyota Prius has been doing the right thing for decades. If you’re interested in savings. This new tech nowadays is trash. Maybe one day they’ll get it right, but not anytime soon in a broken world.
A plug in series hybrid is the way to go. A battery and a gas generator that charges the battery and runs the motors. Like a Chevy Volt before they stopped making them.
Every smart person knows that you get less miles per gallon when towing a big load. A You Tube trucker I follow usually gets better mileage by bobtailing (driving without a trailer) than by driving with a loaded trailer.
If an electric pickup can't make it 90 miles while towing a empty trailer, then it proves that electric cars are useless.
I'd say that this scenario is best case. I'm rather surprised, that they didn't burn the truck to the ground, as a good number of trucks, (gasoline and diesel) towing an RV, are woefully under speced.
After viewing the video I have ultimately came to the conclusion that you have to be a 100% true dipshit not to see that coming to the ending that it had bahahahaha
Actually that is really funny, could not even make it to Colorado Springs lol. They did a Smart Car electric test, think on that two seater as tiny as you can get electric, from Boulder to the top of Mt. Evans it made it to Idaho Springs had to turn around head back, they made it to Golden where it ran out of juice. They had to trailer it back to Boulder.
85 milies is not enough for a day of work for typical outdoor workers like tree services and landscapers.
But it's close. Recharge overnight at home, no gas station stops.
E-vehicles have their place. Not a good choice for long haul driving, not good for a vacation...but charging overnight and working or running errands around town - they are superior to gas powered vehicles in many categories.
And they make tremendous bonfires when they light off. Don't be too surprised when insurance companies wake up and start making exclusions based on whether a lithium-powered car is in the garage.
Castle Rock…..
Yes. I live there. No connection I’m sure.
Comms. It has to be.
the problem with their cost/mile is that it assumes that our time is negligible.
Plus they should figure in his chicken spree as fuel cost. The guy heading straight to their destination wouldn’t have spent that. The EV guy had to...was nothing else to do. What a complete waste of resources on this “tech”.
We have a Prius as our “gas saver” for years now. That tech is what’s amazing. I also have my, what I call post apocalyptic driving. If I had to drive and drive on one tank of gas, I can get 100 miles to the gallon easy. So as long as I don’t exceed past the energy bar on a Prius. Uphill is only like 15-18 mph , downhill is like 45mph. Average is around 35. Not optimal in crowded places, but it’s fun. Once the battery goes down enough the engine turns on, runs for a few mins and charges it back up. Then your good for awhile. Love it.
It’s a 2011. We love our little silver bullet! We think it’s preeetty. 😁 I checked about 2 yrs ago and for Toyota to replace the battery it’s like $3400. But there are several, very detailed, follow along instructional videos that can show you how to do it. And for around $1500. Now these are two hrs old prices so. I’ve watched a complete noob do a change out. Took him probably 6 hours, which is along time compared to Toyota. But still. It’s mostly just removing the back interior and stuff. Toyota does a great job of making it as easy as possible though.
the idea of adding an electrical hybridization that catches the waste energy is good. ever notice that when they talk about global warming they never talk about the radiator on the front of the car? the concept of "waste heat" is offensive, actually. it is actually lost energy.
Yea it charges several ways as well. Tires rotating. Braking is the highest charge. Then the engine is next fastest. But basically it’s always charging while moving and stopping.
They are pushing electric vehicles with restricted ranges and unrealistic recharging times, to limit your ability to move free about this CONTINENT.
Think about... you are ONLY LIMITED BY COST and physics.. to go from Alaska to the Falkland Islands.
Unless you have an electric car... then you are restricted by TIME also.
If you are a touch insane, you can go from New York to the West Coast in a bit over 24 hours.
Unless you have an electric car... which, under the MOST IDEAL CONDITIONS... it will take you 4 hours extra.
Under, NON ideal conditions... it will take 70 HOURS EXTRA.
Exactly! Some of the large pick up trucks have a huge gas tank. My husband has Ford F-150 & he says he could fill up here in NC & not have to stop for gas going to Orlando. That’s a trip I’ve been on many times and had to stop at least once in the past.
Gotta monetize the labor time wasted at charging stations and recalculate. Not written by a business owner.
And what happens if the fuel costs reduce to where they once were? Then it is even a push at that point.
Ha, tell that to all the people at coast, lakes, camp grounds & Nascar races. I haven’t seen anything slow down since gas went up. I’m at the NC coast at least once once a month. Have you seen how many people camp out at a Nascar race?
A complete piece of shit. Electric vehicles are not worth owning.
Hybrids are the way forward. Capable of x amount of miles on electric alone for small trips, but still retaining the ICE to act as a normal vehicle and regenerate power for the electric motor. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid manages to get ~35 miles per gallon as a fairly big 3 row seated SUV in Hybrid mode. Then there's the ability, like the Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid to use it as a mobile generator, which is very nice.
Toyota Prius has been doing the right thing for decades. If you’re interested in savings. This new tech nowadays is trash. Maybe one day they’ll get it right, but not anytime soon in a broken world.
A plug in series hybrid is the way to go. A battery and a gas generator that charges the battery and runs the motors. Like a Chevy Volt before they stopped making them.
Cost wasn't cheaper. You didn't arrive. Your mission failed. The truck sux.
My f150 eco boost gets 22 to 25 mph. I have an extended 36 gLlon tank and get a 750 to 800 mile range. Fuck electric
Every smart person knows that you get less miles per gallon when towing a big load. A You Tube trucker I follow usually gets better mileage by bobtailing (driving without a trailer) than by driving with a loaded trailer.
If an electric pickup can't make it 90 miles while towing a empty trailer, then it proves that electric cars are useless.
I'd say that this scenario is best case. I'm rather surprised, that they didn't burn the truck to the ground, as a good number of trucks, (gasoline and diesel) towing an RV, are woefully under speced.
Hydrogen is the future.
God help those people that can’t travel by road signs.
Yeah but you have place to sleep while recharging.
After viewing the video I have ultimately came to the conclusion that you have to be a 100% true dipshit not to see that coming to the ending that it had bahahahaha
Actually that is really funny, could not even make it to Colorado Springs lol. They did a Smart Car electric test, think on that two seater as tiny as you can get electric, from Boulder to the top of Mt. Evans it made it to Idaho Springs had to turn around head back, they made it to Golden where it ran out of juice. They had to trailer it back to Boulder.
85 milies is not enough for a day of work for typical outdoor workers like tree services and landscapers.
But it's close. Recharge overnight at home, no gas station stops.
E-vehicles have their place. Not a good choice for long haul driving, not good for a vacation...but charging overnight and working or running errands around town - they are superior to gas powered vehicles in many categories.
And they make tremendous bonfires when they light off. Don't be too surprised when insurance companies wake up and start making exclusions based on whether a lithium-powered car is in the garage.