Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Ludicrous Tesla-S vs Boeing 737 race> Qantas, Tesla pr-stunt

2016-04-08 Thread Jim Walls via EV
ed is 140 knots, about 150 mph, which / the > Tesla can do (barely). Neither is right. 140 knots equals 161.109 miles per hour Jim Walls -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/a

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Ludicrous Tesla-S vs Boeing 737 race> Qantas, Tesla pr-stunt

2016-04-08 Thread Mike Nickerson via EV
The author should read his own story before making some of his criticisms. He commented: "Nevermind that the Tesla Model S can’t even do 181 mph which is the take off speed of this aircraft." But later in the story, it mentioned that the takeoff speed is 140 knots, about 150 mph, which / the

Re: [EVDL] [SPAM?] EVLN: 20kW wireless EVSE @90% efficiency> a practical 200mi EV top up

2016-04-08 Thread Mike Nickerson via EV
Hmm. 20kW at 90% efficiency means they have 2kW in losses, presumably as heat. That means it will put out more heat than a typical space heater (1.5kW). Nice to heat the garage in the winter, I suppose. Kind of ugly in the summer, though. Mike On April 8, 2016 1:02:04 AM MDT, brucedp5 via

[EVDL] What if EVs did a 'park-in' blocking gas-station access?

2016-04-08 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/readersrespond/bs-ed-parking-letter-20160404-story.html What if electric cars blocked gas stations? [20160404] Why restrict parking for electric cars? There's actually a good reason. The letter to the editor, "Discriminating against gasoline" (March 30)

[EVDL] EVent: 6 EV convoy roadtrip (+local EVs) promoting NZ's EV revolution

2016-04-08 Thread brucedp5 via EV
'2000km 17day road trip left Cape Reinga on April 6' 'LeadingTheCharge EVs stop at the Thames Civic Centre 9-11a 4/10' http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/northland/78347704/electric-car-road-trip-spreads-electric-vehicle-revolution Electric car road trip spreads electric vehicle

[EVDL] EVLN: Tesla-X EV production delays from lack of parts> "hubris" blamed

2016-04-08 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35967714 Tesla blames 'hubris' for Model X part delays [20160405] [image / Tesla http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/B3F8/production/_85827064_press03-model-x-front-three-quarter-with-doors-open.jpg Tesla Model X ] The Model X has "falcon-wing" doors

[EVDL] EVLN: Ludicrous Tesla-S vs Boeing 737 race> Qantas, Tesla pr-stunt

2016-04-08 Thread brucedp5 via EV
'Loser? - the environment' % Top-Gear.uk already did this type of silly race with an ice % http://electrek.co/2016/04/03/most-ludicrous-tesla-model-s-drag-race-yet-ushers-in-tie-up-video/ Most Ludicrous Tesla Model S drag race yet ushers in Qantas tie up (Video) [20160403] Seth Weintraub

[EVDL] EVLN: 20kW wireless EVSE @90% efficiency> a practical 200mi EV top up

2016-04-08 Thread brucedp5 via EV
% @20kW 0-80% SOC is a 2hr charge on Tesla-3 44kWh pack, or 3hrs on Bolt 60kWh pack (figures will change when EVs are in production) % http://www.engadget.com/2016/04/03/20kw-wireless-ev-charging/ Wireless charging system for EVs is nearly as good as plugging in A 20-kilowatt system is that

[EVDL] EVLN: Commuter Electric bikes& scooters key> smart city climate changes

2016-04-08 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://readwrite.com/2016/04/03/electric-bikes-scooters-cf4/ E-scooters key to smart city climate change gains April 3, 2016 DAVID CURRY [image http://15809-presscdn-0-93.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/gogoro.jpg video https://youtu.be/tCjNKIpIP9Y ] Reducing congestion and C02