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radar · 02-27-2021, 10:15 PM

Interesting read on the Rivian EV 1/2 ton.

https://electrek.co/2021/02/27/rivia...-temperatures/

NevadaNick · 02-28-2021, 06:26 AM

So far this is the only electric vehicle i would entertain owning. It looks good and if it does the job as needed i would buy one and/or ask for one at work.

move on · 02-28-2021, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NevadaNick

So far this is the only electric vehicle i would entertain owning. It looks good and if it does the job as needed i would buy one and/or ask for one at work.

Agree. I couldn't picture myself in a Cybertruck. Too weird.

radar · 02-28-2021, 08:36 AM

The hub motor design might.be rivians defining moat. Definetly makes for some cool maneuvering capability like the tank turn.

George Schweikle · 02-28-2021, 09:51 AM

Electric vehicle design is different and Tesla surely has a head start. Lordstown is having a few issues, but the EV field is growing and any activity seems to make the news. https://jalopnik.com/lordstown-motor...the-1846350243

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Originally Posted by NevadaNick

So far this is the only electric vehicle i would entertain owning. It looks good and if it does the job as needed i would buy one and/or ask for one at work.

radar · 02-28-2021, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by George Schweikle

Electric vehicle design is different and Tesla surely has a head start. Lordstown is having a few issues, but the EV field is growing and any activity seems to make the news. https://jalopnik.com/lordstown-motor...the-1846350243

That is one crispy truck. Gives the saying “smokin hot” a whole new meaning.

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Cheers.

NevadaNick · 02-28-2021, 10:01 PM

I suppose fire departments have to have training for the electric vehicle fires.

radar · 02-28-2021, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NevadaNick

I suppose fire departments have to have training for the electric vehicle fires.

Yep. I know our local department did that 6 years ago. Hydrogen as well although there are very few hydrogen vehicles in these parts. I suspect all departments have.

jcussen · 02-28-2021, 10:46 PM

Tesla's model 3's have a emergency high voltage battery disconnect under the front hood in case of accidents.
https://www.tesla.com/sites/default/...e_Sheet_en.pdf
Think most fire departments in big EV states will have some EV fire fighting training.