Electric Vehicles Tech Destroying Rain Forest
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God of War
Governor
1) Atmospheric CO2 is just 0.04% of the total.
2) Liquid fuel is the most efficient way to capture, store and release solar energy. It is an organic compound that is best subjected to bio-remediation in terms of the environment in comparison to the non-organic "green energy" alternatives. The left can't help but get one thing wrong after another. They are a burden.
Zam-Zam
Senator
Interesting. Common sense would dictate that the electric car is not without environmental impact, but that is seldom discussed in popular media. Kudos to NBC News in reporting what some don't wish to hear.
Another problem with purely electric cars is charging time:
Factors That Impact Charging Time
Charging times may vary due to several factors. What is your power source? How much power can your electric car handle? How can drivers charge their vehicles and get back on the road more quickly? Depending on an electric vehicle power source and battery capacity, drivers can charge their cars in as little as 30 minutes.
Unfortunately, that isn’t the standard. Most drivers will need about a couple of days (roughly 40 hours) to charge a fully depleted electric car battery if they use the standard three-prong plugs found in mobile devices, laptops, and the walls of most homes.
Other Factors That Impact Electric Car Charging Time:
- Your battery’s size: Level 1 battery outlets (like the ones you use at home) charge at 120 volts, which typically provide up to 50 miles of driving range in about 10 hours. If you have more battery capacity (measured in kWh), you’ll need more time to charge your car battery fully.
- Is your battery empty or full?: Drivers rarely charge their vehicles from an empty battery. They usually “top up” their batteries instead to lengthen the amount of time they can drive on a single charge, which generally saves drivers significant charging time.
- Your vehicle’s maximum charging rate: How much of a charge can your vehicle accept at once? Your vehicle’s maximum charge rate is static, so you won’t save any time by charging your battery at a more powerful charging station.
- The power of your charging station: Your charging time also depends on the maximum charging rate of the station you are using. Even if your car can charge at a higher rate, it will only charge at your charge point’s maximum power rate, which can adversely affect charging time.
- The weather in your area: Colder temperatures can affect vehicle efficiency, which can lengthen charging times, especially when using rapid chargers. Hot weather can also affect your electric car’s thermal management systems, which can affect its efficiency. Hot conditions can also test an electric vehicle’s internal resistance, rising as battery charges increase.
How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car | Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com)
So, best case scenario is thirty minutes, and likely a good deal longer...If you're on vacation and driving a few hundred miles or more to your destination, does that work for you?
I'm guessing most would say no.
So, we're not quite there yet.
If caught in traffic jams for hours and battery dies where do they charge a question I have and then this pops up
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Zam-Zam
Senator
I'm guessing eventually those battery packs end up in a landfill somewhere, no?
Yep just as with wind mill blades
God of War
Governor
Nevermind charging an EV in cold weather try running it reliably.
Study: Cold Weather Has Significant Impact On Electric Bus Range
The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), recently completed a study on the relationship between ambient temperature and range of zero-emission buses.
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Zam-Zam
Senator
Nevermind charging an EV in cold weather try running it reliably.
Study: Cold Weather Has Significant Impact On Electric Bus Range
The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), recently completed a study on the relationship between ambient temperature and range of zero-emission buses.
For those who live in northern parts, that would be a real detriment.
Eventually, the technology will improve, bit it looks like it still has a ways to go.
God of War
Governor
What needs to improve is carbon recycling. That is carbon used and captured to make more fuel. Electric vehicles will hopefully be powered by an internal gas powered generator and batteries will now really be anything more than like a spare tire.