They still haven't overcome the lack of range. Most electrics are only capable of around 80km. You'll end up stuck in the outback a long way from a charging station.
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Bugger Bali, get out and see Australia before we sell it all to China.
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Electric motor on each wheel is the ultimate. It'll only be interesting if it's made by Land Rover or VW, Toyota can keep water out of electricities no problem.
Imagine the engineering simplicity: no gearbox, transfer, drive shafts, diffs, CV joints; suspension will be simpler, cars will be lighter despite the batteries.
Imagine the precision of traction control.
Internal combustion is only still around because the multi millionaires demand it.150 D4D GX with big tyres, TPMS, Tracklander, GME, Safari breathing straw & super soft squishy custom rear springs.
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Hey all,
The biggest problem with hybrids is the battery materials. First order estimates suggest there is nowhere near enough transition metals, rare earths or light metals to outfit the worlds vehicle fleet.
It's actually cheaper to produce hydrogen (a highly energy inefficient process) and retrofit existing combustion engines to run on hydrogen and use lightweight carbon reinforced tanks.
Most hydrogen vehicles on the market now have ranges over 500km.
I can imagine a hydrogen powered 4wd in the future that can go anywhere with a mobile solar electrolyser that splits water and produces hydrogen to create more fuel in the middle of nowhere. You might have to carry extra water, but this is just the same as carrying extra fuel.
Interesting times ahead!
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Mark2006 GXL petrol auto. ARB deluxe bar x3 HID IPF's, ARB alloy roofrack, ARB awning, BFG A/T, Safari snorkel, Piranha breathers, Pacemaker extractors, custom Ironman 45710FE 436-569mm with Dobinsons 350, custom Ironman 45682FE 383-618mm with Dobinsons 487, Firestone kevlar 60psi airbags, 30mm extended Roadsafe links, AMTS bashplate and recovery points, ABR Flyer with Powersonic AGM.
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Originally posted by Whitey View PostHey all,
The biggest problem with hybrids is the battery materials. First order estimates suggest there is nowhere near enough transition metals, rare earths or light metals to outfit the worlds vehicle fleet.
It's actually cheaper to produce hydrogen (a highly energy inefficient process) and retrofit existing combustion engines to run on hydrogen and use lightweight carbon reinforced tanks.
Most hydrogen vehicles on the market now have ranges over 500km.
I can imagine a hydrogen powered 4wd in the future that can go anywhere with a mobile solar electrolyser that splits water and produces hydrogen to create more fuel in the middle of nowhere. You might have to carry extra water, but this is just the same as carrying extra fuel.
Interesting times ahead!
Best
Mark[I]Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast, Queensland[/I]
1999 Toyota Landcruiser Prado RV 4cyl 2.7L Manual, Lifted 2-3" on Dobinson Springs & Shocks, Cooper STT Max Mud-Terrains in 235/85R16 all-round 32", Custom no Bullbar winch mount with Runva 11XP Winch, Black Sliders, 10000 Lumen, LED Lightbar
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