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E-bike corps? Seems like a new opportunity as batteries achieve new levels. Transportation on the front is important and we should continue to experiment as te

E-bike corps? Seems like a new opportunity as batteries achieve new levels. Transportation on the front is important and we should continue to experiment as technology evolves.

paganel 3y ago
Both the Ukrainians and the Russians have used some form of such electric devices for their mobility, such as in this video [1], the problem is that when you're close to an active front-line the power tends to be off permanently, so you'd have to rely on generators in order to recharge those things. Not ideal, it's energy lost. [1] https://old.reddit.com/r/UkraineRussiaReport/comments/14n0oav/ru_pov_russian_soldier_driving_through_ukraine/ https://old.reddit.com/r/UkraineRussiaReport/comments/14n0oa...
- theshrike79 3y ago
  On the other hand you can charge e-devices with solar panels. Slowly, but it's doable. And generators tend to be more efficient than regular engines, because they will always run at the optimal rpm. Combine that with a 90%+ efficient electric engine and you'll get more distance from a jerry can of gasoline/diesel than you would with an ICE.
  - more_corn 3y ago
    Trying to manage solar panels in a war zone would be a nightmare. It paints a big target on the map. Actually a target precisely the size of the gathered troops. I don’t recommend it.
    - theshrike79 3y ago
      It's not like you need a square mile of panels to trickle-charge an e-bike or a light ev motorbike. Generators and warm engines paint even bigger targets, as do troops whose body temperature is above ambient. A 4 sqm solar panel and a bike next to it hidden under foliage isn't exactly a priority target.
whelp_24 3y ago
A motorcycle could do anything an ebike could do, but faster and with more gear.
- odiroot 3y ago
  And with better energy density. The only negative is the noise. Easy to spot these high revs from a long distance.

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E-bike corps? Seems like a new opportunity as batteries achieve new levels. Transportation on the front is important and we should continue to experiment as te

by happytiger 3y ago

E-bike corps? Seems like a new opportunity as batteries achieve new levels. Transportation on the front is important and we should continue to experiment as technology evolves.

paganel 3y ago
Both the Ukrainians and the Russians have used some form of such electric devices for their mobility, such as in this video [1], the problem is that when you're close to an active front-line the power tends to be off permanently, so you'd have to rely on generators in order to recharge those things. Not ideal, it's energy lost. [1] https://old.reddit.com/r/UkraineRussiaReport/comments/14n0oav/ru_pov_russian_soldier_driving_through_ukraine/ https://old.reddit.com/r/UkraineRussiaReport/comments/14n0oa...
- theshrike79 3y ago
  On the other hand you can charge e-devices with solar panels. Slowly, but it's doable. And generators tend to be more efficient than regular engines, because they will always run at the optimal rpm. Combine that with a 90%+ efficient electric engine and you'll get more distance from a jerry can of gasoline/diesel than you would with an ICE.
  - more_corn 3y ago
    Trying to manage solar panels in a war zone would be a nightmare. It paints a big target on the map. Actually a target precisely the size of the gathered troops. I don’t recommend it.
    - theshrike79 3y ago
      It's not like you need a square mile of panels to trickle-charge an e-bike or a light ev motorbike. Generators and warm engines paint even bigger targets, as do troops whose body temperature is above ambient. A 4 sqm solar panel and a bike next to it hidden under foliage isn't exactly a priority target.
whelp_24 3y ago
A motorcycle could do anything an ebike could do, but faster and with more gear.
- odiroot 3y ago
  And with better energy density. The only negative is the noise. Easy to spot these high revs from a long distance.