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A big part of the problem is the physics/chemistry. We need to overcome some serious hurdles in materials science to see any major advancements. These are the new breakthroughs I've been reading about for years, but never materialize. A lot of them do in fact work in laboratory tests. The...

This is the best role for them, yes. They need to match/beat the specs of existing fleets to make any headway into the other segments I've mentioned though. Unless we all accept a very big lifestyle change where everything takes longer to get.

There's always been some incredible technology "within the next few years". I've been reading articles about new battery tech for years. I've yet to see any of these ideas materialize as an actual product. Maybe the current interest in EV's will light a fire under some asses.

DING!

Tesla: 300-500 mile range 30+ minutes to charge Diesel: 800-2000 mile range 10-15 minutes to fill Not exactly a one-to-one replacement. EV's can fill a decent niche in a logistics network, but they aren't near capable of fulfilling a long-haul role.

Great, how far can they go between charges, and how long does it take to charge? Are they able to do everything a diesel truck can do right now? Can they go across country with two drivers, drop off their trailer, and pick up another immediately for the return trip? Or, does it come down to...

But none of this is new, or being used to replace existing technology. Saying, "everything uses batteries" is just a truism. You may as well say, "every profession relies on computers". Yes, for the last 30+ years. Or how about, "every professional requires oxygen to do their job". But...

Long haul truckers, merchant marine, farmers, pilots... Need me to list more professions whose vehicles can't be replaced with current EV tech? Because of the batteries...

You're not wrong. But batteries still suck :giggle:

You misunderstand, I was quoting a "Norm-ism".

Remember, "new" doesn't always mean "new and improved".

Modern PV panels are really strong. Plus, most HOI covers hail damage, I know mine does. Car windshields get broken by severe hail because they are actually designed to break (into "safe" pieces) in the event of an accident. It's a dramatic way to show hail damage, but doesn't apply to the...

And they look pretty sharp too, which is even more important :cwl:

Yup, passed up on a house partially because we didn't want someone else's leased equipment.

Exactly why I said you need to/be allowed to install an off-grid system. Otherwise there isn't any point at all.

And yet they seem to love hydro, which has an enormous environmental impact :facepalm: But, two new units SHOULD go online this year and next: https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/nuclear/us-nuclear-industry.php

Of course. And high voltage at that. 😁 But we use it for vacuum cleaners and laptops, not for cars. What about laptops and vacuum cleaners FOR cars?

Wait, Romania has electricity :giggle:

Ever get bitten by a big capacitor, or a multi-kilivolt flyback transformer? 2/10, would not recommend.

I think the general issue is that people are dumb, and can't be trusted with a 5v phone charger.