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In the very first paragraph of the article: > Dealing with salvaged EV drivetrains is difficult, with complex control and cooling systems. Scavenging somethin
by twic 7y ago
In the very first paragraph of the article:
> Dealing with salvaged EV drivetrains is difficult, with complex control and cooling systems.
Scavenging something from a dead EV is something a serious hobbyist might do for themself. Swindon's product looks like something a mechanic could use to do commercial conversions they could issue a warranty on.
- toomuchtodo 7y agoRight. But the battery pack is the most important component, not the motor. Motors are relatively easy in comparison. It’s unlikely your mechanic is building battery packs, battery management systems, and then providing a long-term warranty for the entire system. A superior value proposition would be a company selling battery packs that are easily configurable for any vehicle’s internal physical layout, along with support and a warranty.
- amirhirsch 7y agoDon't you think that all mechanics will soon be providing conversion, battery packs, and even swapping batteries?
- toomuchtodo 7y agoNot in the slightest. Hobbyists will continue to perform conversions, everyone else is going to trade in their ICE vehicle for a purpose built EV from Tesla or other automakers. Consumers want an appliance, not a project car.