EV Vehicle recharge

[helmsdale]

The things we could do if only the laws of thermodynamics could be done away with.

The addition of solar panels would likely even be a net negative as their added weight would work against the system.

[jazz]

I believe EV's are here to stay so please don't debate whether or not they are feasible.

I also think that Hybrids are the best option right now.

Bingo, hybrid tech is 15 yrs old and proven but instead of developing that we have gone full unicorn.

Of course EVs are feasible just as soon as we double the power grid capacity and permit 100 new open pit mines, or just accept that NG will run these things instead of oil. Or elect only to drive them 3 times a week and use the sustainable bike paths or zoom calls.

Just because something is forced upon us, doesnt change the facts and the physics. Anyone expecting 2 EVs in every garage as daily drivers powered by solar and wind (along with their homes and local grid) should probably seek medical help immediately.

Something has to give in this equation. My bet is a drastic reduction in our lifestyle and mobility will come before all the other parts of the equation. No new mines have been greenlights, nuclear is still blocked. Only thing left is behaviour.

[rodd]

Why don't EV's make use of power generating technology to charge batteries. Such as alternators that are proven and on every gas powered vehicle now. Use they might use 1% more energy to turn them, but if they generate say 5% of the charging a 4% net increase. Go 200 miles instead of 180 on charge
Build in solar panels to generate power. Would work when parked or driving. Might gain 100 miles, so up to 300 miles instead of 180.
Have a couple of Ram Air turbines, hidden in grill, or even on top of car. Would work great when driving and if efficient enough, would turn when parked also. Maybe another 150 miles, so up to 450 miles on a charge and reducing grid power usage.
Also if stopped on a blocked road (BC), the solar would keep enough power to drive home when road opens.

I'm just throwing the numbers out for conversation, they aren't proven. My question is why isn't this being done.

I believe EV's are here to stay so please don't debate whether or not they are feasible.

I also think that Hybrids are the best option right now. Sister in Law in Chicago with Toyota Rav4 hybrid goes 6 weeks on tank of gas. Her previous Honda Fit went 2 weeks. That is amazing I think. She says only time gas kicks in is on freeway. As long as under 32-34 MPH it is electric.
Yes here in Sask, mainly high speeds for us farmers it wouldn't help, but every city vehicle would cut fuel usage.