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And you chose to post that because... ?

 

Just an FYI since this is an EV News thread.

 

States are being given the go-ahead to build a nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations that would place new or upgraded stations every 50 miles along interstate highways

-Each station would need to have at least four fast-charger ports

-$2.5 billion for local grants, planned for later this year, to fill remaining gaps in the charging network in rural areas and in disadvantaged communities

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wir...ing-stations-82794960?cid=social_twitter_abcn

 

First documented Rivian R1T crash

https://insideevs.com/news/566559/rivian-r1t-crash-pole-fire/

 

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/0...y-50-miles-us-unveils-ev-infrastructure-plan/

About five years from now, a common complaint about electric vehicles—range anxiety—will be a thing of the past across much of the US.

Starting this year, the federal government will begin doling out $5 billion to states over five years to build a nationwide network of fast chargers. The plan initially focuses on the Interstate Highway System, directing states to build one charging station every 50 miles. Those stations must be capable of charging at least four EVs simultaneously at 150 kW.

Once states have completed the Interstate charging network, they’ll be able to apply for grants to fill in gaps elsewhere. The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, a new agency formed to help the Transportation and Energy Departments administer the program, will allow case-by-case exceptions to the 50-mile requirement if, for example, no grid connection is available nearby.

Funding for the initial Interstate portion of the program will be allocated using a formula that mimics how federal highway grants are distributed. Starting in fiscal year 2022, $615 million will be available to build charging stations, and $300 million will be allocated to set up the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation. Ten percent of each year’s funding will go toward filling gaps in the network.

After the initial $5 billion program is launched, another $2.5 billion in discretionary grants will be available to build chargers in rural and underserved areas.

 

Waiting for the haters...."The chargers should be every 20 miles not 50 miles"

 

Oh no, that sucks to see.

 

DeLorean EV is coming....yes it's for real. Cool Blade Runner type music too.

https://twitter.com/deloreanmotorco/status/1492922696094519296?s=20&t=XQTnB3NDDNixzFKa38RzrQ

 

Triumph EV bike

https://www.rideapart.com/photo/6466059/triumph-project-te-1-prototype-bike-overhead-angle-view/

 

Aptera Solar Electric car.

1,000 mile range for $48k

All options and 1,000 mile range $52k

- probably still not enough for some. 3 wheels and weird looking.

 

2 seater and it's been vapor since.. gosh, 2008? https://www.engadget.com/2011-02-07...ehicles-until-we-get-funding-from-the-go.html

 

Okay, that's 2011. Apparently they are production ready and taking reservations.

 

Ev’s are stupid…

 

You're so hot

 

Well they were fishing for a loan since 08, anyway.

Last I saw they had 3 demos on a 'gen 2' vehicle?

 

Was watching Mythbusters this evening and they did an interesting test on a new electric car, never even considered it before but the performance of the car goes down as the battery drains. They did 0-60 and quarter mile runs along with a road course, performance was better with 100% battery charge compared to 25%.

 

valid point
How old was the myth-busters episode?

 

I'm assuming it was the spinoff motor Mythbusters and not the original. So probably pretty recent.

 

Brand new, they have Motor Mythbusters now.

 

Sounds logical to me - peak current draw sags if the pack is too hot/cold or at lower states of charge.