[SunkenCiv]

Jason of Engineering Explained:

Why are car manufacturers still improving and spending money on combustion engines in the year 2020? Should all development research be going into electric cars and electric vehicle technology? Unfortunate news if you think ICE transportation is going away in the near future to be solely replaced by electric vehicles (EVs).

The internal combustion engine is still incredibly relevant today, and can still use further improvements in order to reduce global emissions. In this video we'll discuss scientific issues facing electric cars, environmental problems with ditching combustion engine research, how cost impacts customer decisions and manufacturer profits, and ultimately how consumer choice plays a large role in this industry. If you've ever wondered why combustion engines are still being developed, this video breaks down all the details.

Why Gas Engines Are Far From Dead - Biggest EV Problems

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Living with an electric car for six months changed my mind about how I feel about them. I have range anxiety. When you're driving a Nissan Leaf, it has the equivalent energy in the battery pack of less than two gallons of gasoline. That not only tells you how energy dense gasoline is, but also how wildly efficient electric cars are, as the Leaf gets 150 miles on the equivalent of 1.2 gallons of gas.

And while the benefits of electric cars are clear, for example instant torque, quiet ride, low CG, and much more emissions friendly, they do come with lower range and longer recharging times versus filling a gasoline tank. So after living with a 151 mile range Nissan Leaf for 6 months, how do I now feel about EVs? Quite different, actually.

Living With An Electric Car Changed My Mind [2018]

[Moonman62]

So after living with a 151 mile range Nissan Leaf for 6 months, how do I now feel about EVs? Quite different, actually.

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Maybe his problem is he got a Leaf.

[SunkenCiv]

BTW, the 52 week high on the stock was near the end of August (I think that was just after the 4:1 split) and while it has fallen 20% from there, it rose 5% on Friday -- an example of why I call TSLA the Maalox Roller Coaster.

[SunkenCiv]

This one is ridiculous:

The Company Tesla Should Worry About in 2021
No company will catch Tesla in EV manufacturing in 2021, but that may not be the biggest long-term threat.
Travis Hoium
(TMFFlushDraw)
Sep 25, 2020 at 7:31AM
https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/09/25/1-company-tesla-should-worry-about-in-2021/

[’Civ’s comment: VW will easily take over the #2 spot in EVs; Fiat Chrysler has been paying Tesla to lower its average emissions, I guess in the EU, and further partnering, to actually build its own EV, would not come as a surprise, and FCAU partnerships with other automakers for engines and things have been part of the recent years’ pattern]

[SunkenCiv]

for some reason I had quite a time finding this vid again, so I took the liberty of pingin' ya again.

Can Towing A Tesla Model 3 With A Ford Raptor Recharge It?

The Straight Pipes high mileage Ford Raptor is used to tow the Tesla Model 3 Performance while driving around Toronto Motorsports Park.

Can you recharge a Tesla Model 3 by towing it? That's a great question, and we're going to to use a Ford Raptor to find out. We'll also need to determine how quickly a Tesla can be recharged by towing it, and how far you'd need to travel to fully recharge the battery. The Tesla Model 3 can charge its battery through regenerative braking, where the wheels of the car force the electric motor to spin, which forces a charge into the battery. This is used to slow the car down, and improve its efficiency. However, if you tow the car, you might be able to use that regenerative braking to charge the battery, that is what this video seeks to find out.

On top of this, we'll determine what's more efficient - Option 1: traveling with a Ford Raptor from A to B, or Option 2: Using a Raptor to tow a Tesla, then driving the Tesla from A to B. To do this, we'll need to determine the Tesla's efficiency, the Ford's efficiency, and the Ford's efficiency while towing. Then, using the regen rate of the Tesla, we can find out what the Tesla's true fuel economy is while using a Ford Raptor to tow it. It's a super fun video with a fascinating conclusion; have a watch!

Can You Charge A Tesla By Towing It? (With Ford Raptor) | Engineering Explained

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