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I think the future is much shorter range out of the box, but you slide a supplemental battery when you need extra range. (This applies to cars too: would love
by Scoundreller 4y ago
I think the future is much shorter range out of the box, but you slide a supplemental battery when you need extra range.
(This applies to cars too: would love to have a battery pack that slides out for the lawnmower/snowblower/chainsaw and then recharges in the car and gives extra miles of range when needed).
There are some shared electrified scooters in Taiwan where you slide in and out battery packs from something like a vending machine.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yGwmPcClWrE https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yGwmPcClWrE
- AtlasBarfed 4y agoI think you don't need a battery swap system. What you need is an aerodynamic trailer for long distances that is an extra battery, or it's a generator for camping/extreme distance. To swap you just pull up, unhook the old trailer, hook up a precharged one. And it could provide more storage. This would work especially well for tractor trailers. The power trailer could actively stabilize the truck in crosswind situations, and provide a better aerodynamic profile in the rear.
- AtlasBarfed 4y agoEdit: to clarify, for cars you don't need a battery swap. Blade scooters / etc where the battery pack can be easily manipulated by hand, yeah, swappable batteries through the wazoo. I've already seen this in power tools though, every company loves to play shitty games with form factors/plugs/etc to lock you into their tool ecosystem. THAT SUCKS. Your battery for you lawnmower should be usable/interfaceable with your bike. Yes form factors and design can demand specific shaping, but I should still be able to use the same plug between similar tool/personal vehicle applications of batteries.