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Mobility startup Damon Motors enters e-moto arena with EV debut
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Tesla Model Y deliveries will start in Q1, says Deutsche Bank
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Tesla Model Y prototype spotted with tow hitch
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Porsche rents Tesla Model 3 to test out latest Autopilot, comes out impressed
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Tesla Raj Debunks Common Electric Vehicle Misconceptions Head On
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Anyone who has driven an electric vehicle like a Tesla knows about the barrage of incoming questions from uninformed members of the public. YouTuber and friend of CleanTechnica Tesla Raj took to the ‘Tube to address a few common misconceptions about electric vehicles and, more specifically, Teslas.
I’ll unpack a sampling of the myths he debunked to help those who are new to electric vehicles. Consider this part of our broader quest to share the truth about electric vehicles to the uninitiated masses.
Grayson plugging in our Tesla Model 3 at a Supercharger. Image credit: Kyle Field | CleanTechnica
How do you charge your EV?
Charging an electric vehicle is perhaps the greatest mystery to the uninitiated, but also perhaps the simplest. Like your average cell phone, electric vehicles can be charged by plugging them into any wall outlet with the charger included with the vehicle. In the US, these are the standard 110 volt outlets that are sprinkled around every residential, commercial, and industrial facility in the country. Just plug in and play for the easiest of charging around.
For those looking for a faster charge at home or on the go, charging from a 220 volt outlet or public charger will deliver more power to the vehicle. These 220 volt outlets are commonly used for electric dryers, or a dedicated circuit can be installed for a faster “Level 2” EV charger.
When you’re on the go, the Tesla Supercharging network has Tesla owners covered for high-speed charging. The growing network of Ionity, EVgo, ChargePoint, and Electrify America chargers, among others, have the rest of EV drivers covered with high-speed DC fast charging. These chargers can deliver speeds of up to 1,000 miles of range per hour of charging, depending on the vehicle and the station being utilized.
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Are Teslas expensive to purchase?
Generally speaking, electric vehicles are still more expensive to purchase than comparable gasmobiles, but that is quickly changing. For example, the Tesla Model 3 starts at $35,000, which is lower than the average purchase price of a new vehicle in the US. That says a lot about how far electric vehicle pricing has come in the last few years.
More importantly, the cost of electric vehicles is heavily weighted towards the initial purchase, so once you have made it past that hurdle, the ongoing cost of operating an electric vehicle is far lower than the cost operating a comparable internal combustion vehicle. That single realization makes the initial purchase price a bit easier to swallow. Even then, there are many electric vehicles — including the Tesla Model 3, the Hyundai Ioniq, the Nissan LEAF, and more — that are already cost competitive on the upfront purchase price with comparable non-electric vehicles, which makes digging a bit deeper into the cost savings that much more compelling.
Is driving an electric vehicle more expensive than my current gasmobile?
Delivering an accurate answer to this one requires a closer look at the efficiency of the gasmobile currently being driven around, the electric vehicle being considered, the cost of petrol, and of course, the cost of electricity.
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Generally speaking, it is far cheaper to drive vehicles powered by electricity, but the specifics will vary by region based on the above. EV drivers in Raj’s area will pay around 9 bucks per fill-up of electrons, while internal combustion drivers get a double penalty, as their vehicles pollute with every mile and cost nearly 4 times more to fuel up.
In summary, electric vehicles almost always cost less to fill up and drive per mile, and for those looking for extra credit, they can get even cheaper when charged off of a rooftop solar system.
What does maintenance cost on an EV?
Very little! Replace tires, replace windshield wipers, refill wiper fluid, and do the infrequent battery coolant swap every 4 years or so. Compared to ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles, the cost of maintaining an electric vehicle is very low. This is largely a function of the number of moving parts in an electric vehicle compared to an internal combustion vehicle.
Battery electric vehicles use power from a chemical storage tank (a battery pack) to provide electrical power to an electric motor comprised of little more than the rotor, stator, armature, commutator, windings, and bearings. Internal combustion engines, on the other hand, have hundreds of moving parts that wear out gradually with each use. That translates to more maintenance and more cash flowing out of your pocket into the hands of mechanics and auto dealerships.
EVs don’t have enough range for normal driving
The first generation of electric vehicles came to the market with 80-something miles of range per charge. That was enough for most drivers to handle their daily commutes, but left many drivers wanting more range. The average commute of the average motorist, according to US-based AAA is 29.2 miles, but peace of mind requires more than simple math.
Thankfully, a number of modern affordable electric vehicles are available with more than 200 miles of range per charge, including the Tesla Model 3, the Hyundai Kona EV, and the Nissan LEAF Plus, among others.
This base range combined with the ability of electric vehicles to regenerate power from braking activities further extends the range of the vehicle and increases efficiency along the way. It was one of the things that driving through the Rocky Mountains in the Western United States taught me all too well. Going uphill was painful to watch, but recovering mile after mile of range going downhill made it all worthwhile.
“Awed by Rocky Mountain National Park,” by Arthur Dreissen. More on that story here.
Additionally, electric vehicles have the ability to start every day with full range. Compared to gasmobiles, this is a game changer! Leaving the garage with a full tank every night means eliminating the necessary stop at the gas station to fill up every week or every few days. Not only is it a time savings, but it effectively extends the range of the vehicle compared to the paradigm of internal combustion vehicles. Beautiful.
Raj also dispatches a few other common myths, including the ones below, but you’re going to have to check out his efficient ~7 minute video to get some closure on those.
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Mercedes-Benz Confirms V12 Will Live On In Next-Gen S-Class – CarScoops
Daimler has confirmed that the next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class will be offered with a V12 engine, dispelling rumors that the car manufacturer was preparing to ditch its largest powertrain. During a recent interview with GTspirit at the Guangzhou Auto Show, Daimler chief executive Ola Kallenius said that despite the new Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 featuring a V8… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Confirms V12 Will Live On In Next-Gen S-Class – CarScoops
Steve Jobs Might Have Liked The Tesla Cybertruck
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Steve Jobs Might Have Liked The Tesla Cybertruck
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It’s well known that for a while Apple was working on the development of an electric car. After a couple of years, the project reportedly was shelved. Though, there may still be some people who believe Apple will eventually release an EV.
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The Guardian reported that, in 2010, Steve Jobs met with an industrial designer who was working on a prototype for a new, very light, inexpensive car called the V-Vehicle. Upon seeing the vehicle, Jobs made a comment that may have revealed his take on how to work with various components. “Jobs told Thompson to think about emphasizing the plastic rather than disguising it. ‘Let the material be honest,’ he said, noting the dashboard, which was made of fibre-wood, a composite of synthetic resin and wood pulp.”
He made another comment as well that might have demonstrated some aspect, albeit a small one, of his design philosophy. He noted that using only one piece for that dashboard could be the best approach if it “evoked a sense of high precision.”
These two design comments, from nearly a decade ago, seem to almost reference the Tesla Cybertruck’s stainless steel body. It appears to meet the Jobs test for being honest, showing the material around the vehicle for what it is. The steel is not blended with anything else or covered up in anyway. With its sharp lines and geometric shapes, the unique vehicle also appears to have a sense of “high precision.”
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Former Apple employee Steve Fadell said he talked about electric car design with Jobs in 2008, “Jobs and Fadell, who had collaborated on the iPod and iPhone, swapped ideas about car designs on multiple occasions. ‘We had a couple of walks,’ Fadell said in an interview with Bloomberg‘s Emily Chang. The pair posed hypothetical questions to each other, such as: ‘If we were to build a car, what would we build? What would a dashboard be? And what would this be? What would seats be? How would you fuel it or power it?'”
In terms of whether or not Jobs would have liked the Cybertruck, his own words may be more telling. “Apple is not about making boxes for people to get their jobs done, although we do that well. Apple is about something more. Its core value is that we believe that people with passion can change the world for the better.”
By advancing electric vehicle technology, battery systems for electricity storage, and solar power, Tesla is changing the world for the better. Passion is clearly part of the Tesla philosophy as well. Why else would it create, build, and sell electric vehicles that are very fast, very safe, and packed with technology? Why would it build its own EV charging network? Purpose, or contributing to the greater good, fits Tesla’s mission, which is, “… to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.”
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The passion shows in the transcendence of convention and typical expectations. A year or so before the Cybertruck reveal, Elon Musk was quoted as saying, “Well, I can’t talk about the details, but it’s gonna be like a really futuristic-like cyberpunk, Blade Runner pickup truck.”
Blade Runner designer and futurist Syd Mead has said, “Science fiction is reality ahead of schedule.” Mead designed backgrounds and vehicles for the film, including the “spinner.” Musk is a known science fiction reader and fan. Blade Runner is obviously a film, but it was based on the science fiction novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick.
Mead actually responded to an email inquiry about the Cybertruck for CleanTechnica with this comment: “As a long time admirer of Elon Musk, I was truly flattered when I heard the announcement that the new cyber truck to be released by his company would be heavily influenced by the vehicles in the movie BLADE RUNNER. What I witnessed on November 21st went beyond my expectations, as this new vehicle has completely changed the vocabulary of the personal truck market design. The precise intersection of sheer planes and surfaces is not only innovative but stylistically breathtaking. I, for one, love what I see and feel it will influence the look of vehicle designs going forward.” Yes, those are the comments of Syd Mead, Visual Futurist, from Pasadena, California.
Getting back to Apple, the TV commercial titled “1984” that Apple used as an introduction to the Apple personal computer was directed by Ridley Scott, who was also Blade Runner’s director.
Another Cybertruck movie connection was made by Musk on Twitter:
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Does this sound like a man lacking in passion for technology, whether it exists in a physical reality or in science fiction?
You may not agree that Steve Jobs might have liked the Cybertruck. It seems at least somewhat reasonable, though, to speculate that he probably would have, based on Tesla’s passion for technology, strong tendency to not follow established conventions, and evocative allusions.
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$79–$178 EV Lease … Tesla Cybertruck’s Enormous Implications … Potential $108/kWh Tesla Battery Pack — CleanTechnica Top 20
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$79–$178 EV Lease … Tesla Cybertruck’s Enormous Implications … Potential $108/kWh Tesla Battery Pack — CleanTechnica Top 20
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A whopping 14 top 20 articles last week were about the Tesla Cybertruck! I think that’s a new record for a single product. Nonetheless, quite humorously, the #1 article was about low leases for the Hyundai Ioniq Electric rather than anything about the Cybertruck. The #2 article is an epic article about why the Cybertruck is much more than it seems on the surface, and the #3 piece delves into implications regarding the low battery price Tesla seems to be showing with the Cybertruck pricing and specs.
There were a couple other battery stories, a couple other Tesla stories, and one piece on the fact that renewable energy is clear cost-competitive these days, even in some cases compared to existing fossil power plants. Scroll down below for more and to click through to any of the popular articles you missed (or just want to read again).
Say What? $79–$178 Monthly Lease For An Electric Car?
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Tesla Cybertruck — Pure Logic On Wheels
Tesla Cybertruck: I Think I Get It Now (Analyzing Social Media In Light Of 146,000 Reservations)
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