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The only drawback against EVs in a Mad Max world is that they are very technologically advanced. And require modern manufacturing techniques to keep running, mo
by outworlder 8y ago
The only drawback against EVs in a Mad Max world is that they are very technologically advanced. And require modern manufacturing techniques to keep running, mostly due to batteries. If it is a disaster spanning shorter time scales (years rather than decades), then I would expect EVs to keep driving as fuel shortages cripple the fleet.
> PS: You convert a model 3 to Solar electric + battery and get ~30 miles of range for free every day
Do you have more details? Last time I made a back of the napkin calculation its area wasn't enough for more than a couple of miles a day (assuming 4 miles per KWh).
- Retric 8y ago4 miles per KWh, you could easily get 4m^2 of panels on the thing. Past that is tricky. 4m2 * 0.22 * 8h ~= 7 kWh per day but you can clearly do better, 7 * 4 = 28 miles per day. This is assuming high end 44% solar panels and optimal parking as ‘possible’. Basicly 185″ L x 73″ W = 8.7 m^2 in high end panels - windshield but covering sun roof. Then gaining back by covering sides and having a little overhang on sides. Then you’re talking closer to 8m2 * .44 * 8 = 28 kWh per day, or half that at a more reasonable 22% efficient. PS: Redoing my calculations and yea ~30 miles with 22% panels depending on how mad max the setup vs something more legal.
- outworlder 8y agoAssuming you are not using this while driving – I imagine the drag would be ridiculous – and it can actually be stored in some way, it's not too terrible. You'd be driving at night, The Martian style.