Japan is the world’s center of gravity for plug-ins one actually can buy. News from the land of Nippon also illustrate a little detail that prevents EVs from wholesale adoption.
There is an EV conundrum that had been largely overlooked or ignored amongst the hype: So you need a charging station in your garage. What if you don’t have your own garage, because you live in an apartment complex? Range-challenged EVs are targeted at dense cities, and where do people live in dense cities? (Read More…)
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Tagged as Bertel Schmitt, chargers, condos, Electric Vehicle, EV, Green, Japan, Toyota
Tagged as Bertel Schmitt, chargers, condos, Electric Vehicle, EV, Green, Japan, Toyota
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Summicron - Yeah, I meant to throw a nod to transparent aluminum. Forgot…. my brain on statins.
Hummer - I see, I seemed to have missed that, then in that case it makes even less sense, converting the energy an extra time? Law of diminishing...
Lie2me - It’s their way of saying “I know you’re suppose to be old to join the Town Car Talk Club, but they occasionally cross my mind...
Hummer - Sure it’s the republicans repressing the ideas *rolls eyes* The buyers are the biggest voters here, if people want it, it will come,...
raph - I haven’t found a solid number but I know the ecoboost engines are low boost engines (around 6 psi I believe) compared to the Cobalt which I think could...
Beerboy12 - A 1.0 liter 3 cylinder will produce a better and a flatter torque curve than a 4 cylinder, especially with a turbo. The...
jpolicke - No one here is suggesting hydrogen as an ICE fuel. Bob the mechanic is still upset about them going to OBDII.
Hummer - As far as Gas engines are concerned, I’d much rather have a bigger engine then have another expensive affair attached to my engine, even if it reliable....
Shawnski - Yo Toy boy you just make that up? My own boys’ got a 5m Fiesta, you are clueless about the build…son, they are...
E46M3_333 - They’re going to build up to 10,000? That means they’re going to build five.