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One of the charging solutions is the possibility of lamp posts on the street having an ev plug in point. When the revolution comes there will be no shortage of charging options.

we dont have a single lamp post in our village even on the new build bit. other parts of the uk they have been disappearing too to save energy and cut light pollution.

new build in colchester town just off northern approach road, in the evening and weekends this is crammed with cars. leads to the lamp post would also be a tripping hazard
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we dont have a single lamp post in our village even on the new build bit. other parts of the uk they have been disappearing too to save energy and cut light pollution.

new build in colchester town just off northern approach road, in the evening and weekends this is crammed with cars. leads to the lamp post would also be a tripping hazard
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Given that new electric cars can charge at ridiculous rates people will still charge cars in a very similar way to how they put petrol in, i’d not be concerned, but people will always have there arguments against.

I think the latest claims are being able to charge a car to a 300 mile range in just 20 minutes, which means by the time you’ve plugged the car in, gathered up your things, gone into the shop, browsed the chocolate, got yourself a costa coffee and checked your Facebook and Instagram feeds it will be time to get back in the cat and go again.
 
I think the latest claims are being able to charge a car to a 300 mile range in just 20 minutes, which means by the time you’ve plugged the car in, gathered up your things, gone into the shop, browsed the chocolate, got yourself a costa coffee and checked your Facebook and Instagram feeds it will be time to get back in the cat and go again.

As Ive said before.. I nearly got a leaf in 2012.. but quite happy with my TA I got instead

8 years on..
My 110 miles each way 2 hour dual carriageway trip.. probably favours the petrol still

But how many EV's could get me through with the 20 mins I spend here at Tesco

110miles at 70mph would appear to rule out many...and of course very little regenerative braking features if you never lift off the 'go pedal'.

As side note.. Ive yet to see an EV plugged in there

From my house its 3 miles uphill there.. or 8 miles downhill to a Marstons pub carpark.. so Tesco is my best option with no 'downtime'

I wanted to have a small EV to test this one week.. but fear it will just mean hours drinking coffee :eek:


And.. no.. I dont want to pay more for the EV than the house :(
 

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It will take some time for people to get their heads round these longer stops. Charlie's 110 mile journey ends either at home, or work. At work, hopefully there would be somewher to plug it in for the return journey, but arriving home after a long week away, then having to stop and wait, for any length of time, so close to home, will be psychologically difficult. The urge to go home, and plan to return to the charging point later will be strong, leading to the occasional 'forgot' until the next morning. It will take time to build routines.

Anyone's longer journeys will be more difficult. I have a frequent journey to Crawley, 100 miles door-to-door, but nowhere to charge once there. An EV with a 200 mile range needs charging at some point, or there is strong possibility of running out of power close to home. Similarly, my brother lives in Bristol, in a 12th floor flat, at the back. Parking outside is difficult, and don't fancy an extension lead dangling out the window and around the block. A 20-40 minute visit to ASDA half a mile away, each journey, adds inconvenience, that a 5 minute fuel stop, once a week, doesn't.

My work involves me travelling to a customer, then training in their vehicle for 4 hours. Couldn't leave an EV on a charger for that time, so would have to charge it after the training. If the return journey is within the range of the car, fine, but many would, currently (sorry), require a charge.

For most users, short commuting, school runs, shopping, etc., will work, especially if they have easy parking and charging. But everywhere are narrow terraced streets, with difficult parking. We're a long way from 'convenience'.
 
We have several electric cars at work to get out onto the airfield with - they're Reanault - I think they're the Kangoo estate - quite an ugly critter, but I always choose this over the Ducato van with it's spine-jarring handbrake or one of the Isuzu Pick-up trucks - not because Im trying to be eco friendly but mostly because they have DAB radio and I can listen to Planet Rock while waiting for the jet to land :D

However, I imagine actually owning one of these electric things would be one of the most boring experiences ever. Out on the aircraft dispersals it can be fairly noisy so you end up with people walking in front of the vehicle not realising you are there - even in the hangar you can (deliberately) sneak up on people in it without them realising :devil:.
I'm astonished at the relatively short time it takes before it needs a recharge, and if I owned one and forgot to plug it in overnight ready for the next day, I'd scupper my chances of actually getting to work (n)
 
When I worked out in Genf..
We always had a Kangoo or Partner.. they were just the job on most of the 'village' type roads

Wouldnt want to do motorway miles in a little van though..

Actually.. Im guessing.. road : tyre noise would become all consuming in an EV :(

NO Throaty twinair exhaust 'cherry bomb'to entertain me :eek:
 
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I'm astonished at the relatively short time it takes before it needs a recharge, and if I owned one and forgot to plug it in overnight ready for the next day, I'd scupper my chances of actually getting to work (n)

If I still worked I would want one immediately!! Bloody great excuse!

The day ANY battery powered object doesnt behave as you describe I will eat my hat!

mmm Actually my Ryobi impact wrench has been great for 5 years and touch wood still going strong.
 
we dont have a single lamp post in our village even on the new build bit. other parts of the uk they have been disappearing too to save energy and cut light pollution.

new build in colchester town just off northern approach road, in the evening and weekends this is crammed with cars. leads to the lamp post would also be a tripping hazard
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Theres lots of lamp posts on the M25!!! we could close off one lane and dedicate to EV users for charging!
 
mmm Actually my Ryobi impact wrench has been great for 5 years and touch wood still going strong.

Now that really interests me. I have an 18volt Ryobi "One plus" system drill driver - the one before they went to Li-ion cells so Ni-cad? I've had it for at least 12 years and it gets sporadic heavy use with long periods of inaction in between. I'm absolutely amazed that both batteries still charge and retain a good charge. There are a number of cheaper Aldi/Lidl branded drill/driver type tools in the extended family all of which have died much more quickly. Interesting to hear your Ryobi is standing up well - is it Li-ion?
 
For the last 10 years the governments solution to cut car use was to build homes with no parking.

Hows this so, when all new builds, and conversions to domestic dwellings require off road parking for the occupants vehicle(s) :confused:

No time to train techs to service electric cars, cars wont be services correctly causing electrical fires in these narrow streets

Sorry Dave, what EV specific servicing :confused:

You do realise Tesla don't even specify a service interval as it's not deemed necessary. An EV service is essentially a visual inspection, no different to an annual MOT.

However, I imagine actually owning one of these electric things would be one of the most boring experiences ever.

What, instant torque? I must admit beating most off from the lights without much of a challenge does become a bit MEH. Must be what owning a supercar is like :cool: :p

I'm astonished at the relatively short time it takes before it needs a recharge

Yeah the bloody Panda 4x4 is a pain, needs a refill every 200 miles as only has a tiny tank. And I have to stand in the cold of 5min to dispense fuel into it rather than a 10 sec to plug a lead in and another 10 sec to unplug on my return. Not to mention a queue for the pump, and then to pay - a complete waste of time!

If I owned one and forgot to plug it in overnight ready for the next day, I'd scupper my chances of actually getting to work (n)

You'd only do it once.

How often do you leave your car unlocked over night because you've forgotten to lock it :confused:
 
Now that really interests me. I have an 18volt Ryobi "One plus" system drill driver - the one before they went to Li-ion cells so Ni-cad? I've had it for at least 12 years and it gets sporadic heavy use with long periods of inaction in between. I'm absolutely amazed that both batteries still charge and retain a good charge. There are a number of cheaper Aldi/Lidl branded drill/driver type tools in the extended family all of which have died much more quickly. Interesting to hear your Ryobi is standing up well - is it Li-ion?

I've been impressed with my Ryobi One+ range of gear. Got a fair bit between the garden and DIY equipment :)
 
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Yes I think the impact wrench must have been an early Li ion type and its outlasted my drill (2015 Dewalt). Ryobi batteries are available off the shelf from 3 places in our very small local town. Some reviews for these on the net suggest not everyone is so lucky but I am a fan. The first battery was occasional but heavy use as yours but my drill is more regular use. The ability to swap one for another is as good as Ryobi make out. The old battery dated 2014 seems as good as the new one dated 2020. I bought some cheap dewalt style batteries off ebay in desperation . I would never go that route again they were totally useless. As luck would have it in the end Paypal refunded that money, and I flogged the dewalt drill on ebay second hand and with one failing battery for the better part of £40. Made the new drill cheap. This is a brushless job, small light and very powerful also recommended.
 
Given that new electric cars can charge at ridiculous rates people will still charge cars in a very similar way to how they put petrol in, i’d not be concerned, but people will always have there arguments against.

I think the latest claims are being able to charge a car to a 300 mile range in just 20 minutes, which means by the time you’ve plugged the car in, gathered up your things, gone into the shop, browsed the chocolate, got yourself a costa coffee and checked your Facebook and Instagram feeds it will be time to get back in the cat and go again.

i dont buy costa coffee, i have a flask, i dont do Instagram either but some weeks i do over 600 miles:(
 
Hows this so, when all new builds, and conversions to domestic dwellings require off road parking for the occupants vehicle(s)
where is it in the photo above then?
Sorry Dave, what EV specific servicing
I dont believe these claims the electric engines don't need servicing, the vehicles i sell only run on 24v motors but still need to be serviced brushes replaced, bearings replaced, Commutator cleaned/ repaired.
 
Hows this so, when all new builds, and conversions to domestic dwellings require off road parking for the occupants vehicle(s)
where is it in the photo above then?
Sorry Dave, what EV specific servicing
I dont believe these claims the electric engines don't need servicing, the vehicles i sell only run on 24v motors but still need to be serviced brushes replaced, bearings replaced, Commutator cleaned/ repaired. charging ports often need replacing too due to wear.
 
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