Toyota's game-changing solid-state battery en route for 2021 debut

[Old Cowzilla]

Likely uses less power than my first cell phone. Where do you put the skid tank when you go to feed the thirsty versy?

[farmaholic]

Thank goodness. Using electricity produced from thin air to charge batteries is brilliant.

I love it when ppl exhort how great electric vehicles are. Being fuelled by electricity produced, for the most part, from coal.

They will really be able to puff out their chests when they are made completely of petroleum-hydrocarbon free materials and only green renewable energy was used to produce them!

I am not against new technology but don't portray the old dependable stuff as evil when it's still needed and used to produce the infrastructure, materials and products that make green energy viable and possible!!!
.....hypocrisy.

[LEP]

I find this EV design intriguing. Ultra light weight, ultra aerodynamic, 1000 mile range, up to 40 miles additional range per day by sun alone, will charge overnight on a standard 120v plug, under $30k.

I wonder how it does on muddy gravel roads?

[biglentil]

I wonder how it does on muddy gravel roads?

I don't think it's the sole solution for here year round, but for a large portion of the world's commuters it might be. Without having a big radiator up front screwing up the aerodynamics, these things can get very efficient. Btw those pizza cutters may surprize in the snow, just found it interesting is all.

[AlbertaFarmer5]

Back when roads were virtually non existent most places, cars were 2wd with no limited slip diffs (ie. 1 wheel drive) with pizza cutter tires, underpowered, poor brakes, terribly unreliable, and people managed( although they were parked for a good portion of the year).
Now when most miles travelled are on well maintained pavement, gravel roads are gravelled and snow plowed, and we carry cell phones for emergencies, yet we all drive super reliable 4wd vehicles with tires and tech that could have easily navigated the worst of the roads back in the day, in the worst weather.

It may be time for a rethink of what personal transportation looks like for most folks.

[biglentil]

With the Great Reset underway 2 feet and heartbeat will be a luxurious ride.

[farmaholic]

With the Great Reset underway 2 feet and heartbeat will be a luxurious ride.

Grass is renewable, cut dried and baled for winter storage. 4 legs a wagon and a sleigh will go almost anywhere.

Amish here we come.....



Look at this family sedan.

[Sheepwheat]

Farma, where the heck did you get that picture of chuck and his family?

[farming101]

I don't think it's the sole solution for here year round, but for a large portion of the world's commuters it might be. Without having a big radiator up front screwing up the aerodynamics, these things can get very efficient. Btw those pizza cutters may surprize in the snow, just found it interesting is all.

Yes, tall skinny wheels is what you want.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq2jY1trxqg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq2jY1trxqg

[blackpowder]

Looking at all the gloves thawing out on my dash right now, I think I'll keep my GM for a while yet thanks.

[fjlip]

I guess NOBODY needs 4WD, what were we thinking?

[Old Cowzilla]

Grass is renewable, cut dried and baled for winter storage. 4 legs a wagon and a sleigh will go almost anywhere.

Amish here we come.....

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Look at this family sedan.

My Amish neighbors are trading there work horses for 50,60 and 70 horse tractors since coming here a few years ago. The trouble with big horses is that even when not being used they still eat very costly hay , something they learned here on our light soil on a dry summer. You don't leave your tractor running during the off season.