Are there any engineers here who understand how electric vehicles work?

[1miseryindex]

Presumably, EVs don't have pistons. Spark plugs?

I mean, really, I don't have a clue what their engines look like and I'm sure most Americans here can say the same

I found a picture of an EV engine

I saw cars getting electrical charges at a station some time ago and noticed there is no place to put a card to pay for the charge. So how does this get paid for?

Just want to know, is all... The car I kept my eye on was there over 1/2 hour. Getting gas doesn't take that long but anyhow.............

 

[Woodznutz]

They have a big battery that drives an electric motor that turns the wheels (plus a lot of computers, wires, switches, relays, 'n other 'lectrical stuff).

 

[1miseryindex]

I am not against EVs and probably most conservatives are not.

But there was the story of the exploding EV bus... OMG. Well, it caught on fire... forget the explosion thing but once a vehicle catches on fire, it can explode.

Then there's the fact that if too many people are charging at one time in certain areas, it can affect the grid and cause black outs

America is not ready for them.

 

[Woodznutz]

They are great urban commuter vehicles. Not so good for long hauls.

 

[1miseryindex]

I've never seen a EV truck, although I've heard Elon is working on that or was working on it.. not sure if they are ready yet either

 

[1miseryindex]

17 retired military officials raise alarm on Biden's electric vehicle push

FIRST ON FOX: A group of retired military officials are warning that President Biden's electric vehicle push will benefit China and has serious national security implications.

www.foxnews.com

 

[Woodznutz]

I've never seen a EV truck, although I've heard Elon is working on that or was working on it.. not sure if they are ready yet either

There are some small local delivery EV trucks, and the drivers love them.

 

[LibertyKid]

 

[Woodznutz]

They motors have 'windings' so you must have to wind them up.

 

[Grumpyolman]

I'm an automotive technician that specializes in EVs
What do want to know?

 

[hjmick]

Witchcraft...

 

[progressive hunter]

Presumably, EVs don't have pistons. Spark plugs?

I mean, really, I don't have a clue what their engines look like and I'm sure most Americans here can say the same

I found a picture of an EV engine

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I saw cars getting electrical charges at a station some time ago and noticed there is no place to put a card to pay for the charge. So how does this get paid for?

Just want to know, is all... The car I kept my eye on was there over 1/2 hour. Getting gas doesn't take that long but anyhow.............

have you never had a remote control anything??

how about a battery powered anything??

 

[Grumpyolman]

Rule #1 when working on EVs. Don't touch the orange wires!
Unless you want to be a crispy critter.

 

[Lord Long Rod]

Nobody wants to drive one of those goofy cuck sleds!

 

[Blues Man]

Presumably, EVs don't have pistons. Spark plugs?

I mean, really, I don't have a clue what their engines look like and I'm sure most Americans here can say the same

I found a picture of an EV engine

View attachment 889788


I saw cars getting electrical charges at a station some time ago and noticed there is no place to put a card to pay for the charge. So how does this get paid for?

Just want to know, is all... The car I kept my eye on was there over 1/2 hour. Getting gas doesn't take that long but anyhow.............

Do you have a cordless drill?

The motors in EVs work just like that

 

[1miseryindex]

Thanks, that was fascinating. I'll have to re-visit this video.

I am not against ev but I am against us depending on CHINA for the batteries and other countries also

 

[1miseryindex]

Do you have a cordless drill?

The motors in EVs work just like that

i ws going to buy one the other day but figured I wouldn't need it much and there were 3 parts you have to buy .. kind of spendy for someone not needing it much

 

[1miseryindex]

Rule #1 when working on EVs. Don't touch the orange wires!
Unless you want to be a crispy critter.

well, I would think Elon would put some safety features in the vehicles!

 

[1miseryindex]

have you never had a remote control anything??

how about a battery powered anything??

no to the first

 

[Blues Man]

i ws going to buy one the other day but figured I wouldn't need it much and there were 3 parts you have to buy .. kind of spendy for someone not needing it much

If you don't need a top of the line drill try getting one at Harbor Freight. or you might be able to find a reconditioned one on Amazon