Halfords can do it apparently..
The batteries own dedicated aircon could be one of the bigger maint. tasks
The batteries own dedicated aircon could be one of the bigger maint. tasks
Halfords can do it apparently..
Is that better than not being serviced?
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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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'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
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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mmm Actually my Ryobi impact wrench has been great for 5 years and touch wood still going strong.
For the last 10 years the governments solution to cut car use was to build homes with no parking.
No time to train techs to service electric cars, cars wont be services correctly causing electrical fires in these narrow streets
However, I imagine actually owning one of these electric things would be one of the most boring experiences ever.
I'm astonished at the relatively short time it takes before it needs a recharge
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
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?
As side note.. Ive yet to see an EV plugged in there
Pugglt Auld Jock;it Li-ion?[/QUOTE said: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.
where is it in the photo above then?Hows this so, when all new builds, and conversions to domestic dwellings require off road parking for the occupants vehicle(s)
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.Sorry Dave, what EV specific servicing
where is it in the photo above then?Hows this so, when all new builds, and conversions to domestic dwellings require off road parking for the occupants vehicle(s)
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.Sorry Dave, what EV specific servicing