Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla-X Spied w/ a Tow Hitch AWD r:225mi (v

2015-04-15 Thread Steve Clunn via EV
I used Willie's 85 s to tow a trailer full of car parts and golf cart parts that might have come close to the weight of a small car. Picked them up about 105 miles away and made it back going 55 mph on one charge , Very nice ride ,scroll down to see pic at ,

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla-X Spied w/ a Tow Hitch AWD r:225mi (v)

2015-04-14 Thread Mark Grasser via EV
It just boggles my mind how these comments can be made while Knowing nothing about the engineering that has gone into these cars to make them able to tow. What gives any indication that they can't tow as well as any other car or for that matter that they will over heat? They don't have adequate

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla-X Spied w/ a Tow Hitch AWD r:225mi (v)

2015-04-14 Thread Michael Ross via EV
Ben, Well we shall see. We already know they are speed limited due to thermal issues. You can't run full speed forever. I am sure you can start to pull a big load, but these are passenger cars. Not towing machines. They have to beef everything up to do serious towing service. That aluminum

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla-X Spied w/ a Tow Hitch AWD r:225mi (v)

2015-04-14 Thread Ben Goren via EV
On Apr 14, 2015, at 8:22 AM, Michael Ross via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: It is likely the Tesla cars can pull it just fine, but will probably overheat towing, especially on hills. Towing packages for trucks have all manner of extra cooling gear, for transmission, oil coolers, oversize

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla-X Spied w/ a Tow Hitch AWD r:225mi (v)

2015-04-14 Thread Willie2 via EV
On 04/14/2015 12:49 PM, Mark Grasser via EV wrote: It just boggles my mind how these comments can be made while Knowing nothing about the engineering that has gone into these cars to make them able to tow. What gives any indication that they can't tow as well as any other car or for that

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla-X Spied w/ a Tow Hitch AWD r:225mi (v)

2015-04-14 Thread Robert Bruninga via EV
... Bob -Original Message- From: EV [mailto:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of Michael Ross via EV Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 1:48 PM To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List Subject: Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla-X Spied w/ a Tow Hitch AWD r:225mi (v) Ben, Well we shall see. We already know

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla-X Spied w/ a Tow Hitch AWD r:225mi (v)

2015-04-14 Thread Michael Ross via EV
Willie, What if you put pedal to the metal for a while - like 10 minutes? I heard they are governed at some point - because of heat. Towing up a mountain would simply cause the same effect at lower speeds. I am not sure why this idea - that there is a limit to how much a Tesla can tow - is

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla-X Spied w/ a Tow Hitch AWD r:225mi (v)

2015-04-14 Thread Michael Ross via EV
Ben, It is likely the Tesla cars can pull it just fine, but will probably overheat towing, especially on hills. Towing packages for trucks have all manner of extra cooling gear, for transmission, oil coolers, oversize radiators, and so on. It is a simple application that is difficult in

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla-X Spied w/ a Tow Hitch AWD r:225mi (v)

2015-04-14 Thread Ben Goren via EV
On Apr 14, 2015, at 5:40 AM, brucedp5 via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: In any case, don’t get your hopes up too high on a truly versatile towing capacity because electric power isn’t similar to a traditional engine’s twist. Huh? Range questions aside, an electric vehicle with ~700 HP / ft-lbs

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla-X Spied w/ a Tow Hitch AWD r:225mi (v)

2015-04-14 Thread Cor van de Water via EV
; Electric Vehicle Discussion List Subject: Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla-X Spied w/ a Tow Hitch AWD r:225mi (v) Bigness doesn't have much to do with it. Its what's between the ears. I pull BIG things with my Prius all the time (Boat and Camper) ... but not far, and not fast. I pull small things Far

[EVDL] EVLN: Tesla-X Spied w/ a Tow Hitch AWD r:225mi (v)

2015-04-14 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2016-tesla-model-x-spied-in-california-its-got-a-tow-hitch-video-94124.html 2016 Tesla Model X Spied in California, It’s Got a Tow Hitch - Video by Mircea Panait 6th April 2015 [image