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How Long Does It Take To Charge An Electric Car? (much longer than 5 minutes)
The Drive ^ | May 19, 2020 | JONATHON KLEIN

Posted on 05/23/2021 7:10:50 AM PDT by DoodleBob

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To: offduty

Try googling


221 posted on 05/23/2021 4:58:50 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: kiryandil

PU OR SU


222 posted on 05/23/2021 5:00:01 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: Hulka

“You introduced into this discussion the concept of free charging, not me. You.”

I introduced you to portable charging systems in response to your discussion about a need. You took off on a rant about nothing is free.


223 posted on 05/23/2021 5:04:41 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: TexasGator

If you’re referring to the Lucid Air, the car isn’t in production yet, won’t be until September (maybe) and the range is an “estimate” by a third-party.

Tesla is also rolling out one with a range of 400 miles, but. like the Lucid, you can’t buy it yet.

So I stand by my statement.


224 posted on 05/23/2021 5:05:44 PM PDT by offduty (Joe Biden, Commander in Thief)
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To: offduty
And that goes for everyone in DC who feel the need to mandate us little people drive EV’s as they are carted around in their government-supplied Yukon’s and Escalade’s.

You can bet their Armored Land Battleships aren't going away...

225 posted on 05/23/2021 5:05:52 PM PDT by kiryandil (China Joe and Paycheck Hunter - the Chink in America's defenses)
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To: TexasGator

Like a fire hose?? NO SORRY!


There are 4 types of fire extinguishers Type A B C and D
You DO NOT put out an electric car fire with a hose and water. You need to use a special type extinguisher for lithium batteries.

What Are Class D Fires?
Class D fires are those that occur from combustible metals, such as aluminum, titanium, magnesium, lithium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium.

These types of fires usually occur in industrial, manufacturing, or laboratory settings when the metal fines - tiny, thin pieces of metal, often shavings or dust generated during the machining process ignite, becoming the fuel element in the fire triangle (fuel, oxygen, heat plus a chemical reaction).

Class D fires can cause significant damage and are not simple to put out. The cost of a type D extinguisher is around $900.


226 posted on 05/23/2021 5:10:08 PM PDT by hapnHal
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To: offduty

“Tesla is also rolling out one with a range of 400 miles, but. like the Lucid, you can’t buy it yet.”

500 miles and Tesla has said it would be earlier than their previous late this year estimate.


227 posted on 05/23/2021 5:19:28 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: hapnHal

Obviously you ignored the link I gave you.


228 posted on 05/23/2021 5:21:04 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: TexasGator

“I introduced you to portable charging systems in response to your discussion about a need.”

Sure.

I never said anything remotely about a portable system.


229 posted on 05/23/2021 5:21:13 PM PDT by Hulka
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To: hapnHal

Www.firerescue1.com

Use a large volume of water. Use a master stream, 2½-inch or multiple 1¾-inch fire lines to suppress and cool the fire and the battery.


230 posted on 05/23/2021 5:25:06 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: hapnHal

TESLA:

USE WATER TO FIGHT A HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY FIRE. If the battery catches
fire, is exposed to high heat, or is generating heat or gases, use large amounts of
water to cool the battery


231 posted on 05/23/2021 5:28:09 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: Hulka

“I never said anything remotely about a portable system.”

Memory refresh ...

“The overall design needs to incorporate a universal ‘removal module’ of 5 to 10% battery capacity. Allowing the ‘towing’ outfits to swap a fully charged ‘module’ into your vehicle so you can ‘limp’ to the charging station.”


232 posted on 05/23/2021 5:31:53 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: DoodleBob

Uh the 3.7KW charger would in fact take an electrical modification. It would at 120 volts draw about 30 amps. Uh Oh household wiring is for a typical outlet 20 amps at 120 volts at maxed out 2400 watts or 2.4KW. Anyways based on what these chargers require in electrical power demand and modifications? No thanks I’ll stick with gasoline.


233 posted on 05/23/2021 5:43:13 PM PDT by cva66snipe
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To: 9422WMR
Very very few. Industrial parks run 480/3phase power Residential areas have 240/120 single phase 60 hz power. The grid in residential areas do t have 3 phase power. The cost to add that would be unaffordable. Transformers would have to be changed out. Not an option for residential location.

I'm a retired commercial building {healthcare facilities} maintenance mechanic. In general a place like a hospital, a server farm, a building reaching 4 plus stories would likely require 480 for their air conditioning unit which would likely be a Centrifugal Chill water unit requiring 150-350 plus amps in run status and 1200-1500 plus amp start up draw at 480 volts. Also some air handlers require it. I was the HVAC Tech and Electrician. Even when I was in the Navy on an aircraft carrier the Chillers {we had 10 of them 150-ton-300 ton units} were each one the single largest power consumer.

234 posted on 05/23/2021 5:52:07 PM PDT by cva66snipe
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To: 9422WMR

“There is the problem”

You don’t need fast charge at home.


235 posted on 05/23/2021 5:56:31 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: cva66snipe

The only 3.7 kw charger I see is 240v.


236 posted on 05/23/2021 5:58:00 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: 1_Rain_Drop

the local NO-CORN gas-station has service, not full - no wash the windows or anything, but they do pump


237 posted on 05/23/2021 5:59:39 PM PDT by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. P144:1)
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To: TexasGator
Types of Electrical Vehicle Chargers Nearly every electric vehicle comes with a factory-provided charger, but manufacturers and third-party businesses offer faster, more efficient chargers, too. These can be installed by an electrician or be gas station-like chargers installed throughout the country.

Here’s a quick rundown of the type of chargers available:
Manufacturer-Provided Level 1 Outlet Charger (~3.7kW) The simplest form of EV charging, Level 1 chargers have a standard, three-prong household plug on one end, and a connector on the other end that plugs into the vehicle. These chargers, which are usually portable and do not require installation by an electrician, dispense electricity at a wall outlet’s normal 120-volt rate.

That was a copy and paste of 1st charger mentioned in article.

238 posted on 05/23/2021 6:04:08 PM PDT by cva66snipe
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To: TexasGator

Ah. . .trying very hard not to laugh, but. . .check that Sparky. . .that wasn’t me.

Have a good night.


239 posted on 05/23/2021 6:07:18 PM PDT by Hulka
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To: TexasGator

No I checked your link. I did not post my link

What Type of Extinguishers are Rated as Class D Fire Extinguishers?

Unfortunately, Class D fires cannot simply be extinguished with water or just any extinguishing agent. Water interacts with the combustible metal intensifying the fire, increasing the heat and spreading molten metal.

Thus, it is imperative that only a Class D fire extinguisher is used to extinguisher a combustible metal fire. The best way to extinguish these fires is by smothering them & eliminating the oxygen element.

The agent also helps to absorb the heat from the fuel.To date, the only type of Class D fire extinguisher is the Dry Powder extinguisher. The powder agent used may be either powdered graphite, granular sodium chloride or copper based, all of which are effective at separating the fuel (the ignited combustible metal) from the oxygen.

While dry powder extinguishers are effective for Class D fires, they are not effective for any other class of fire. It is important that those working around combustible metals understand the unique properties of Class D fires as well as how (and when) to properly and safely operate a Class D fire
extinguisher

https://blog.koorsen.com/what-is-a-class-d-fire-extinguisher-used-for


240 posted on 05/23/2021 6:08:28 PM PDT by hapnHal
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