I don't understand why if there's this big worry with electric cars about range anxiety, is why they all don't just use the 85kwh batteries used on tesla cars to achieve around 300 miles of range. It would give EV's the kick start they need. If one were to pay big bucks could they have those types of batteries installed into say a leaf or a rav4 ev to get better range? Thanks!
Batteries are still very expensive, but I'm sure a small car could be designed that would give long range without the power of the Tesla. The issue is the even rather mundane cars like the Leaf are still very expensive for what they do, and increasing cost to give longer range isn't likely to sell any better. Just a comment about wireless transmission - people freak out when it is suggested that new power lines be run near their houses. I seriously doubt people could be convinced to drive near electric fields that were quadrillions of times greater than what you get from power lines. DK
you like the battery to commence your vehicle, as this might grant power for the starter and the gasoline pump. as quickly as the vehicle is began you could disconnect the battery and specific the vehicle will run off of the alternator. even though, devoid of battery put in the alternator will proceed to run larger and better amperage attempting to cost the battery that's no longer there and at last will burn out any delicate electronics, including stereo, Engine administration Unit, and probably burn out wiring. no longer a sturdy theory in any respect to run a vehicle devoid of battery.
At the moment, only Tesla offers such large battery packs. Yes, other electric cars could do this, and also offer the 300-mile driving ranges Tesla does. * The other pure electric cars (Mitsubishi MiEV, Nissan Leaf, Toyota RAV4 EV) are focusing on a compromise between affordability and driving range. This is a marketing decision. Tesla's approach is no-compromise range and performance, and so they market to more upscale customers. Their extended range EVs sell for $60,000 to over $100,000, and feature very long driving ranges, super-fast charging and sportscar-like performance. * Mitsubishi's i-MiEV sells for around $21,000 after rebates, but has a driving range of less than 70 miles. Mitsubishi probably thinks this will appeal to more consumers, despite the much poorer driving range. * Time will fix this problem. Tesla shows us the technology exists today for long-range battery packs, and fast battery charging. Eventually, prices for these features will fall, as happens with nearly all new technology.
