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To: dsc

I was going to ask, is anybody buying these.

Last I checked, all of my nephews under 30 still wanted powerful cars.

I’m 50 and I drive a Challenger.

Are there any powerful electrics that ONLY need a charge every 500 miles or so?


9 posted on 03/22/2019 6:20:00 PM PDT by dp0622 (The Left should know if.. Trump is kicked out of office, it is WAR)
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To: dp0622

is anybody buying these.

In the suburban Chicago area, I see many Toyota Prius taxis.

And limo services that use Teslas.

I did find ONE Challenger taxi cab! If you are in a big hurry?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsUZogD4sP8


18 posted on 03/22/2019 7:45:05 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT ("The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!")
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To: dp0622

The new Rivian (Pickup and SUV) coming out late this ear or earl next, will have a 410 mile range on a charge.

New batteries are starting to show up that allow really quick charges to 80-90% after an hour or two.

It’s actually a great truck, and GM has invested in it, as well as Amazon.

The thought was that GM may wind up owning Rivian in the not too distant future. GM has probably obtained access to the technology. It could use in in some new vehicles.

The Rivian can drive through 36” deep water. This link to the site as some interesting info in it.

Not related, are some battery concepts that are showing some amazing promise if they pan out. One concept that has just had a major breakthrough (still needs a lot of work), could extend the drive time from 5 to 8 times today’s batteries.

Imagine this 400 mile truck going 2,000 to 3,200 miles on a charge, then reloading in 60 minutes to 80%.

In ten to fifteen years, I think we’re going to see some amazing things coming on the electric front.

BTW: The Rivian specs at 0-60 in three seconds. https://vimeo.com/303768361

https://products.rivian.com/


20 posted on 03/22/2019 8:41:28 PM PDT by DoughtyOne
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