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 Topic: Long range EVs |
jema
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 Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Tue Apr 09, 24 6:15 am Subject: Long range EVs |
https://electrek.co/2024/04/08/byd-launch-next-gen-ev-battery-more-range-lower-price/#:~:text=BYD's%20next%2Dgen%20EV%20battery,as%20soon%20as%20August%202024.
To me this represents a real watershe ... |
| Topic: EV and short journeys |
jema
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Thu Apr 04, 24 5:07 am Subject: EV and short journeys |
The 12 volt battery is a weak spot, I have a timer set to tell me I need to take a drive or else it's jump leads.
I'm surprised it hasn't been engineered out of EVs, though there are very good reason ... |
| Topic: Long range EVs |
jema
Replies: 1076
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Tue Apr 02, 24 4:36 am Subject: Long range EVs |
| https://www.webpronews.com/catl-unveils-revolutionary-million-mile-battery-transforming-electric-vehicle-landscape/#:~:text=In%20a%20groundbreaking%20move%20that,warranty%20of%201.5%20million%20kilome ... |
| Topic: Long range EVs |
jema
Replies: 1076
Views: 466972
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Tue Apr 02, 24 4:34 am Subject: Long range EVs |
| Went past a building site in Guangzhou last week, all electrical equipment; diggers, dumpers the whole lot. Brilliant how quiet it was, and of course the engine isn't running when the machine is idle ... |
| Topic: Long range EVs |
jema
Replies: 1076
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Tue Apr 02, 24 4:19 am Subject: Long range EVs |
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/electric-cars-pass-adoption-tipping-point-in-31-countries?embedded-checkout=true
It mostly comes down to money with a big ticket item like a car.
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| Topic: Long range EVs |
jema
Replies: 1076
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Mon Apr 01, 24 6:00 am Subject: Long range EVs |
https://www.downsizer.net/gallery/31292/420507124_394061233387770_1186521782127204392_n.jpg
Some latest statistics. |
| Topic: are the hamsters poorly? |
jema
Replies: 66
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Forum: IT Matters Posted: Fri Mar 29, 24 7:19 am Subject: are the hamsters poorly? |
status is showing issues with the number of requests, but no obvious culprit IP.
I will monitor. |
| Topic: are the hamsters poorly? |
jema
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Forum: IT Matters Posted: Fri Mar 29, 24 7:05 am Subject: are the hamsters poorly? |
| no issue for me right now. |
| Topic: Long range EVs |
jema
Replies: 1076
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Tue Mar 19, 24 8:41 am Subject: Long range EVs |
CATL are saying the price of batteries will fall another 50% this year alone.
They really are only a "little known" company to people who haven't been paying attention, or rather the whole media stru ... |
| Topic: Long range EVs |
jema
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Sat Mar 16, 24 7:53 am Subject: Long range EVs |
Absolute lunacy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68563074
"It said it has relaxed rules on insulation to make it easier for householders to qualify for a £7,500 heat pump grant, saying that ... |
| Topic: Long range EVs |
jema
Replies: 1076
Views: 466972
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Fri Mar 15, 24 2:39 pm Subject: Long range EVs |
Just seen new BYD Dolphins for just under £25,000 on Autotrader, that's a drop of more than £1000.
In contrast a Peugeot 208 is a little over £20,000.
I'd say by any measure the Dolphin is a ni ... |
| Topic: Long range EVs |
jema
Replies: 1076
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Fri Mar 15, 24 10:22 am Subject: Long range EVs |
Just seen new BYD Dolphins for just under £25,000 on Autotrader, that's a drop of more than £1000.
In contrast a Peugeot 208 is a little over £20,000.
I'd say by any measure the Dolphin is a ni ... |
| Topic: Long range EVs |
jema
Replies: 1076
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Wed Mar 13, 24 7:31 am Subject: Long range EVs |
I still think we are due an avalanche of EVs.
Within 5 years EVs should be much cheaper than ICE cars are today with none of the current limitations.
I think basically the 2030 ban shifted to 2035 w ... |
| Topic: Long range EVs |
jema
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Sat Mar 09, 24 3:32 pm Subject: Long range EVs |
Took a test drive in a BYD Dolphin today 
Seems like a quality car that would be fun to own.
The cabin and controls are a bit quirky, gear lever forward for reverse.
Mystery handbrake and touchs ... |
| Topic: Long range EVs |
jema
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Sat Mar 09, 24 7:05 am Subject: Long range EVs |
Anyone looking into home batteries?
As far as I can make out the numbers are starting to make sense. |
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