China's Blade Battery
Oct 8, 2021 12:28:03 #
Chinese company BYD has developed a new kind of battery for electric cars, and it seems to have some advantages. Interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOxIoFNfEsk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOxIoFNfEsk
Oct 8, 2021 12:41:37 #
Quite interesting. I'm particularly fond of a technology that I don't think is being used today. Diesel locomotives run on electricity. The diesel engine is simply used to run a generator that creates that electricity that runs the traction motors that turn the wheels. On a similar idea, a small, efficient internal combustion engine could run a generator that recharges the batteries in a car. Thus, providing a large mile/gallon efficiency. Couple that with no lengthy charge times. I'd be interested in seeing something like that developed.
--Bob
--Bob
jerryc41 wrote:
Chinese company BYD has developed a new kind of battery for electric cars, and it seems to have some advantages. Interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOxIoFNfEsk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOxIoFNfEsk
Oct 8, 2021 13:31:08 #
rmalarz wrote:
Quite interesting. I'm particularly fond of a tech... (show quote)
Doesn't that describe the Prius - with gasoline power?
Oct 8, 2021 13:35:10 #
Chevy volt, Toyota Prius, just to name a few are what they call a hybrid BMW i3 is closer to that using what they call a range extender small 2 cyl engine running a gen. To maintain battery charge
Oct 8, 2021 13:35:57 #
rmalarz wrote:
Quite interesting. I'm particularly fond of a tech... (show quote)
Is this what the hybrids do today?
Ed
Oct 8, 2021 13:35:59 #
rmalarz wrote:
Quite interesting. I'm particularly fond of a tech... (show quote)
I understand what you are saying but, Diesel locomotives run on diesel fuel. Isn't what you described pretty much a hybrid?
Oct 8, 2021 13:37:36 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
I understand what you are saying but, Diesel locomotives run on diesel fuel. Isn't what you described pretty much a hybrid?
Wow, others beat me to the hybrid question.
Oct 8, 2021 13:43:07 #
Fly cessna wrote:
Chevy volt, Toyota Prius, just to name a few are what they call a hybrid BMW i3 is closer to that using what they call a range extender small 2 cyl engine running a gen. To maintain battery charge
I see that they open with a picture of my Nissan Leaf. (Uses a flat battery and is air cooled )
Oct 8, 2021 13:47:05 #
I haven't followed new car releases for quite some time. I know two vehicles I'd be interested in purchasing, neither in production today, that I know of. So, chasing who's releasing what is not my most efficient use of time. If the Prius and Volt follow that concept, great. The manufacturers should pursue that concept more thoroughly.
I will admit that Prius drivers seem to feel they are special and traffic laws don't apply to them. At least, that's been my observation. I can't say that I've actually seen any Volts on the road.
--Bob
I will admit that Prius drivers seem to feel they are special and traffic laws don't apply to them. At least, that's been my observation. I can't say that I've actually seen any Volts on the road.
--Bob
Oct 8, 2021 14:06:29 #
rmalarz wrote:
Quite interesting. I'm particularly fond of a tech... (show quote)
Those are called Hybrids
Oct 8, 2021 14:09:16 #
rmalarz wrote:
I will admit that Prius drivers seem to feel they are special and traffic laws don't apply to them.
Yes, I think that is correct. Hybrid drivers don't have to obey traffic laws, hence their appeal.
Oct 8, 2021 14:25:57 #
Dean37
Loc: Fresno, CA
jerryc41 wrote:
Yes, I think that is correct. Hybrid drivers don't have to obey traffic laws, hence their appeal.
I noticed that the first year that the Prius hit the road. They are special and everybody has to give way to them. At least that is how they seem to act on the road, and even in conversations with some of the owners.
Oct 8, 2021 14:29:15 #
We see quite a few volts in so cal I agree on the Prius drivers tell they run into an all electric car they won’t mess with us the advantage with all electric is no oil changes or service as another post stated use of a petroleum fuel
Oct 8, 2021 16:35:58 #
Oct 9, 2021 07:29:03 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Yes, I think that is correct. Hybrid drivers don't have to obey traffic laws, hence their appeal.
Interesting observation. Most of my experience with Prius drivers is that they are some of the more timid drivers on the road, usually driving just a bit slower while trying to maximize their gas mileage. In fact, they seem to be bullied a lot by the drivers that seem to totally disregard speed limits, fuel conservation, and good manners. The worst offenders seem to be the ones driving the huge diesel pickup trucks with wildly oversize tires, that love to shift down in traffic and blow out as much black diesel smoke as possible. They even have kits they can add to their trucks to increase the smoke level when they really want to make a statement.
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