Re: [EVDL] EValert: !Don't buy a salvaged Tesla EV to repair drive! (video)

2014-10-05 Thread Klaus via EV
It's been going for a long, long time. To mention just a few: Too many people die due to not wearing seatbelt = seatbelt laws. Ford Explorers roll over because of low tire pressure = mandated TPMS sensors in ALL car tires. Insurance companies paying out because so many cars are stollen = $$$ key

Re: [EVDL] Range vs Speed

2014-11-11 Thread Klaus via EV
Tire pressure is an important consideration. I have a theory that says that the tire pressure should be slightly less than the pressure that it takes to deform the surface the tire is rolling over since it takes more energy to deform most surfaces than to deform the tire. Some think that by