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why is that insane? Some have liquid cooling in between cells and high levels of integration. I'm guessing heat transfer compounds may be in there as well. Give
by etrautmann 2y ago
why is that insane? Some have liquid cooling in between cells and high levels of integration. I'm guessing heat transfer compounds may be in there as well. Given the scale of what re-celling a whole automotive pack would entail, this strikes me as way out of scope for an average consumer, though I appreciate the DIY attitude and wish more products were made to be consumer repairable!
- _yb2s 2y agoSince cars are all more or less solving the same problem, hopefully it will standardize on a set of parts and procedures. I meant trivial for a mechanic- on the order of swapping out an engine. It would still be work for a professional mechanic or a skilled DIY person not your average consumer. You’d still be dealing with big voltages, toxic chemicals, and major chances of fire or overheating if done wrong.
- RevEng 2y agoYou can still swap out a battery just like swapping out an engine. Both require extensive knowledge, specialized tools, and a lot of time, but it's definitely possible.
- defrost 2y agoBoth can be done by highschoolers in the transport shop class.
- _yb2s 2y agoYeah but usually you have to get an identical pack- which is expensive for common EVs and nearly impossible for older ones. My point is these parts could be standardized with a simplified process to more easily recell any car. Batteries don’t need to be as unique to a car as engines do. Eventually I think EVs will last nearly forever, with the only major wear items being suspension and battery- both easy to replace.
- fragmede 2y ago> Since cars are all more or less solving the same problem, hopefully it will standardize on a set of parts Looking over at power tools and their battery situation, I wouldn't hold my breath.