Did You Know ELECTRIC VEHICLES Weigh More?

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Oopsie!

Just Parking Garages? What about bridges?

YES I did know.

NO I did not know.

Other/Comment Below.

[Likes2drive]

Never really thought about it but yeah batteries are really heavy especially in forklifts so I guess that makes sense but isn’t the infrastructure so old that at the time it was built we had these really big and heavy cars at the time that were probably 5,000 lbs? Look how heavy the Cadillacs and Lincoln’s were in the 50s, 60s and 70s , I hope they were thinking about the capacity back then when building these structures , I’m not really for electric cars because of where they get the materials for the batteries and they only last 10 years, most are not being charged by solar power or wind , usually fossil fuel so it’s not really green to me

[DaveJord]

The farm and bodies are lighter, but the batteries, depending on the type of EV you have, are heavier then a gas tank full of fuel. So yes I knew this, duh?

[DaveJord]

frame not farm

[DaveJord]

Plus, when they say you can get 300 miles range out of a full charge... its BS. The testing standards for these EVs as so basic its an easy claim, that in a lab in ideal 68 degrees on a perfectly flat surface a full charge will get you 300 miles.

But once it is over 68 degrees... the batteries have to be cooled in order to maintain the maximum charge... of course the battering cooling system requires more battery power. So you lose milage... and when it drops below 63 degrees the batters need to be heated so they maintain maximum charge... and the heat requires more power.

Of course we almost never drive with out the AC on or heater on... and we never drive on flat surfaces or perfectly paved roads... so at best you only get about 66% to 74% out of a full charge.

So if says 300 miles you better plan on 200 to 230.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

I’m like WTF? The farm and bodies! I didn’t know about the lighter frames & with lighter farms I mean frames hopefully the cars don’t crush like a can.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Thanks for taking the time to comment on my question (s). The other day when I was getting my vehicle serviced I walked the lot looking at new vehicles & of course someone sales came over & I asked a few questions about a truck & after that the conversation lead to electric vehicles. I told him I rather sit on the head of a match it’s safer. There was one electric vehicle on the lot & when I looked at the tag it said that it would get around 200 miles. No thanks.

[WalnutButter]

I didn't know that, but I do find that surprising. Did you know that the first car was electric? They were around long before gas cars.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

I watched a documentary about cars a long time ago & the first electric car was around the 1800’s & to be honest I don’t remember the exact date.

[WalnutButter]

You're very close on the date. But those cars had such a crappy range that horses made much more sense. And the reason your post surprised me, was because I know how heavy lead-acid batteries are, but I thought the lithium batteries were much lighter.
But we're decades from switching to electric cars, and 17 states are banning the sale of gas cars in about 12 years. (new cars) This will mean that low income people won't be able to even afford a used car, because everyone and their dog will be wanting them.

Our battery technology isn't ready for this, nor is our power grid. Biden wants us to set our air conditioners to 80 degrees. And in California, the governor asks you to NOT charge your electric cars during certain hours. This will be a disaster for America.

[WalnutButter]

Thanks for the MHO

[Static_In_The_Attic]

My pleasure & thank you for taking the time to answer my question & comment as well.

[MementoMori777]

Not only that, people keep thinking they are going green with them electric cars but have no idea that in order to get the lithium for their stupid battery you have miners pumping tonnes of Co2 into the air and all the gas they burn to run their machines, who knows lol

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Like solar panels & wind generators people think they are saving the environment & in some ways maybe they care but a lot of they stuff can’t be recycled & to produce the stuff it’s not good for the environment during the manufacture process.

[exitseven]

Yes, the batteries are very heavy. They are made of lead and other heavy metals. Imagine the George Washington Bridge at rush hour with all electric vehicles. It won't be a pretty sight.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Just like parking garages & bridges I’ll stay away.

[Sparkie460]

They are heavier, get low mileage per charge. The batteries catch fire if they get wet. The mileage decreases in cold weather and not all chargers work with every car. Oh and the batteries only lasts 10 years with average driving. The batteries also cost a fortune when it's time to replace them

[MysticDevice]

Yes. They're similar to pick-up trucks in weight. Nothing the road system can't handle though.

[humanearth]

Don't care, I don't want one

[Static_In_The_Attic]

I’m the same & until they work the bugs out I don’t think the world is ready for them.

[humanearth]

I think should have stuck with the bio fuels and oils like the first generation of the Ford Model T. They were designed to run on anything that could burn. Like hemp and used hemp based motor oils

[humanearth]

Back then Henry Ford was looking out for affordable fuels for the farmer

[RavVid]

Interesting but not that surprising.

[strateguy632]

., nope