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- Feb 03 2021 9:35pm
- Forum: E-Scooter and Motorcycle Build Threads
- Topic: Aprilia 125 rs conversion
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1161
Re: Aprilia 125 rs conversion
Nice choice of bike to convert, they're super light weight, it's crazy. :thumb: I picked up a RS125 myself last year that was already converted then sort of left about and never road registered as it was built as a university project. The batteries were pretty average and only 42V from my understand...
- Oct 22 2020 9:31pm
- Forum: EV Business World
- Topic: EV's on The Long Way Up
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1004
Re: EV's on The Long Way Up
. Cannot be a big market segment at that price. But there is plenty of money in the HD fan club. And it is still cheaper than the cheapest EV (Hyundai etc).. :wink: Don't disagree that there are big spenders in the HD fan club but I feel a Venn diagram comparing EV lovers and HD lovers doesn't have...
- Oct 02 2020 1:12am
- Forum: E-Scooter and Motorcycle General Discussion
- Topic: Storm Bee electric dirt bike
- Replies: 117
- Views: 21670
Re: Storm Bee electric dirt bike
Wish those subtitles would translate - looks like a heap of fun.
What was the general consensus?
What was the general consensus?
- Oct 01 2020 12:47am
- Forum: EV Business World
- Topic: EV's on The Long Way Up
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1004
Re: EV's on The Long Way Up
The first couple of eps were so so - hopefully it picks up.
Would love to take a HD livewire for a spin but they're $50,000 here!
Burn in hell.
Cannot be a big market segment at that price.
Would love to take a HD livewire for a spin but they're $50,000 here!
Burn in hell.
Cannot be a big market segment at that price.
- Oct 01 2020 12:36am
- Forum: E-Vehicles General Discussion
- Topic: United States Ends ICE
- Replies: 84
- Views: 2847
Re: United States Ends ICE
...that IF someone can develop a gas turbine to run at all on H2 ( not done to date !) First Hydrogen Fueled Aircraft Flight Martin B-57 Canberra (1955) On 13 February 1957, the first of three successful flights was made and the fuel system worked well. The transition to hydrogen was made in two st...
- Sep 29 2020 1:45am
- Forum: Battery Technology
- Topic: Tesla battery day announcement
- Replies: 48
- Views: 1724
Re: Tesla battery day announcement
My previous employer was seeking to do all the things Tesla is doing now (except Tesla has competent engineers and a vision, and my previous employer ...didn't. http://www.capebouvardtechnologies.com.au/tech The structural battery thing is kinda dumb really. It's totally unnecessary but if you were...
- Sep 22 2020 10:43am
- Forum: E-Vehicles General Discussion
- Topic: What happened to Nikola One Semi?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3909
Re: What happened to Nikola One Semi?
The party just got bigger... :shock: :mrgreen: The Justice Department has joined U.S. securities regulators in examining allegations that electric-truck startup Nikola Corp. NKLA -3.78% misled investors by making exaggerated claims about its technology, according to people familiar with the matter....
- Sep 15 2020 9:07pm
- Forum: E-Vehicles General Discussion
- Topic: What happened to Nikola One Semi?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3909
Re: What happened to Nikola One Semi?
But WTF ??.. GM buying int this con artist ?..what ever happened to “Due Dilligence” ?.. Or..maybe they deserve each other. Uh they did the figures... and well the money will (potentially) flow out of Nikola into GM, not the other way around. Hardly buying into them, just gives GM another potential...
- Jul 11 2020 9:54am
- Forum: EV Business World
- Topic: EV charging prices in Europe increase 500%
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4403
Re: EV charging prices in Europe increase 500%
Snip for your (less than $100k ?).. Tesla whilst at work !... you are truly a fortunate man ! snip Why are you acting like Tesla's aren't under 100k? Even in Australian $ you can pick up a brand new Tesla for under 100k. Tesla 3 in AUD is like 75k? Well below that in USD which is where Jack lives. Y...
- Jun 24 2020 10:38am
- Forum: Battery Technology
- Topic: Tesla battery day announcement
- Replies: 48
- Views: 1724
Re: Tesla battery day announcement
Even if you halved your cobalt usage per cell.... each year they produce more and more cells. Of course they're going to secure cobalt, they want to keep their supplies in check and don't want the cost to spiral out of control. I have my doubts about any battery revolution overnight but progress is ...
- Jun 23 2020 9:59pm
- Forum: Battery Technology
- Topic: Tesla battery day announcement
- Replies: 48
- Views: 1724
Re: Tesla battery day announcement
Could be great news for people doing custom builds, more secondhand batteries in the market if they outlast the cars they're in. 

- Apr 29 2020 8:35pm
- Forum: E-Scooter and Motorcycle General Discussion
- Topic: Filler cap used as access for charging?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 761
Re: Filler cap used as access for charging?
Sorry for the confusion. A (good looking) waterproof opening for charging in the motorcycle tank is really the primary aim of the game. If a standard motorcycle filler cap was large enough to accept a standard phase one cable into it I'd possibly look at just mounting a standard cable. Most filler c...
- Apr 29 2020 6:56pm
- Forum: E-Scooter and Motorcycle General Discussion
- Topic: Filler cap used as access for charging?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 761
Re: Filler cap used as access for charging?
Yeah I just want a slick looking plug, there's no real reason beyond that
Thanks again for the ideas.

Thanks again for the ideas.
- Apr 28 2020 7:04pm
- Forum: E-Scooter and Motorcycle General Discussion
- Topic: Filler cap used as access for charging?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 761
Re: Filler cap used as access for charging?
https://www.evalbo.de/shop/ladedosen/ You can simply mount this where the filler cap used to be. Thanks for that quick response. How does one go from that sort of plug to a standard wall plug? Edit: I guess I need a T2 to 3pin 10amp (Australian plug: Type I) adaptor... but have had no luck finding ...
- Apr 28 2020 12:45am
- Forum: E-Scooter and Motorcycle General Discussion
- Topic: Filler cap used as access for charging?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 761
Filler cap used as access for charging?
Hey guys, had a bit of a dig around and have been unable to find much of anything where people have replaced their standard ICE petrol cap assembly with a 240/120V type setup. Is there any sort of kit out there that makes this an easy proposition? Most of the outside/water resistant AC plugs I'm awa...
- Feb 26 2020 2:19am
- Forum: Battery Technology
- Topic: Tesla MIC (made in China) Model 3 will be LFP!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1174
Re: Tesla MIC (made in China) Model 3 will be LFP!
I thought Tesla only released sales figures quarterly? Did I miss something recently? Kind of comparing apples to oranges but if you've only got apples and oranges, well. :evil: You're right, Jan is generally a low output month, I just think it'll be particularly slow this time around and will take ...
- Feb 25 2020 11:55pm
- Forum: Battery Technology
- Topic: Tesla MIC (made in China) Model 3 will be LFP!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1174
Re: Tesla MIC (made in China) Model 3 will be LFP!
Yes, everyone is down due to COVID-19 - that's not something unique to BYD now is it?
In fact all of the issues selling cars in China at the moment apply to everyone.
Was Tesla's previous sales in December limited by demand or by supply capacity?
No way to know but I'm sure you'll speculate away.
In fact all of the issues selling cars in China at the moment apply to everyone.
Was Tesla's previous sales in December limited by demand or by supply capacity?
No way to know but I'm sure you'll speculate away.
- Feb 25 2020 11:44pm
- Forum: E-Vehicles General Discussion
- Topic: Can EVs survive without subsidies ?
- Replies: 100
- Views: 9706
Re: Can EVs survive without subsidies ?
I feel like everything is going to be down this year regardless of the incentives or otherwise, the drama around COVID-19 is causing issues with all sorts of industries. Am I personally worried, not really but it has had major impacts on manufacturing and supply chains that appear to be ongoing. Can...
- Feb 20 2020 5:51pm
- Forum: EV Business World
- Topic: GM retreating into its shell ?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3088
Re: GM retreating into its shell ?
69 billion over the 2 financial years ending 2007/8 ... Wow, that had to hurt. How anyone can complete with companies losing that sort of money... (Yes, yes bailouts too but not everyone is a favorite that will get those). This financial year is still in the black for Tesla if I recall correctly, no...
- Feb 20 2020 3:44am
- Forum: EV Business World
- Topic: GM retreating into its shell ?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3088
- Feb 19 2020 8:58pm
- Forum: EV Business World
- Topic: GM retreating into its shell ?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3088
Re: GM retreating into its shell ?
Interesting figures - not sure where Ohbse is getting them from. However if you don't count the "Accident Compensation Corporation" deduction (we don't count medicare levy etc in ours) and just go pure PAYE tax rate you end up with NZ paying slightly less. PAYE - $20,620NZ Vs 20,797AU. htt...
- Feb 18 2020 10:05pm
- Forum: EV Business World
- Topic: GM retreating into its shell ?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3088
Re: GM retreating into its shell ?
Maybe we need IKEA flat packed cars we can assemble here to avoid import taxes on fully assembled vehicles. Components would get you under the LCT at the very least :lol: :pancake: Getting over all the hurdles described would be a mission and a half even if you didn't have to compete against massive...
- Feb 18 2020 2:09am
- Forum: EV Business World
- Topic: GM retreating into its shell ?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3088
Re: GM retreating into its shell ?
I'd say the primary reason is still that showrooms/dealers sell vehicles on behalf of manufacturers and said dealers rely on servicing to stay afloat. Not to mention that even manufacturers have vehicles that are loss leaders. Pumping out cheap cars with expensive parts is a great way to make a buck...
- Feb 17 2020 8:02pm
- Forum: EV Business World
- Topic: GM retreating into its shell ?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3088
Re: GM retreating into its shell ?
Wonder how well they do in RHD countries holistically. Maybe they could probably pull out of all of them without too much detriment..... reports i have read say they will withdraw from ALL RH drive markets ( india, Japan, Thailand, S Africa, etc) and selling the Thailand production plant (RH ?) to ...
- Feb 17 2020 8:51am
- Forum: EV Business World
- Topic: EV charging prices in Europe increase 500%
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4403
Re: EV charging prices in Europe increase 500%
Ah I missed that gem, ironically though that's more repulsive to me than just a price increase.john61ct wrote: ↑Feb 17 2020 8:42amLooks like they want to push drivers toward the annual subscription contracts with the carmakers
https://www.electricfelix.com/blog/the- ... und-europe