Why is the "solid electrolyte" encased in an hourglass-shaped buttplug?
Oi what the fuck, you weren't kidding
Toyota’s advanced battery technology roadmap
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#292If a Model 3 LR is 75kwh, and this is roughly 3x the range, and that takes roughly 20 minutes to go 10-80% at a supercharger then can anyone tell me what kind of hardware would be required to charge a 225kwh battery in the same time? Is it remotely feasible to build at least 100,000 of those chargers all over the world? Sounds like each one would need a gigantic capacitor or flywheel on site.
Those chargers already exist. Tesla vehicles are limited by their 400v electrical system. Porsche already charges faster for longer via an 800v electrical system.
You also have to remember even 10-80 throttles SIGNIFICANTLY over that window as the battery fills. The higher speeds will run for longer on a larger battery assuming it is designed with sufficient cooling - one of the features of solid state batteries is supposed to be the ability to charge at higher rates for longer duration.
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#293…why? I get range anxiety is a thing. But no one needs that kind of range in a car. Why not make it 400mi/650km and save a ton of weight? The battery here gives double the range of an Accord. Who needs that? Less battery is less weight. That’s better for tires, roads, charge times, brakes, accidents, acceleration, drivability, cost, and probably more. 250mi is plenty. For most even less. But there’s a psychological f…
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#294I wish articles like this would standardise on W/kg or W/L. Range is meaningless when you don't know the pack size.
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#295932 miles is suspiciously specific.
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#297Earlier quoted context omitted.
How often are you driving 1800 miles in a day.
Truly autonomous cars could drive you cross country while you work, eat, sleep and consume entertainment all within the car. With those kinds of efficiencies it's pretty attractive regardless, but very short charging breaks would be even more attractive.
Replacing bus drivers with computers won't make them any more attractive as workspaces. There's a reason musicians don't actually like touring.
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#298…why? I get range anxiety is a thing. But no one needs that kind of range in a car. Why not make it 400mi/650km and save a ton of weight? The battery here gives double the range of an Accord. Who needs that? Less battery is less weight. That’s better for tires, roads, charge times, brakes, accidents, acceleration, drivability, cost, and probably more. 250mi is plenty. For most even less. But there’s a psychological f…
Large Vehicles?
Freight Carries?
Locomotives with battery cars for energy recovery (braking, downhill, etc)
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#299Earlier quoted context omitted.
How often are you driving 1800 miles in a day.
Truly autonomous cars could drive you cross country while you work, eat, sleep and consume entertainment all within the car. With those kinds of efficiencies it's pretty attractive regardless, but very short charging breaks would be even more attractive.
Sounds great. Sort of like a train, except with more traffic, no bathroom, more sudden acceleration and motion sickness, and no space to stand up and walk around.
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#300The funny thing is that Toyota for years have said they had this technology in development, but they ended up purchasing the tech from another company.