Turboman
Mab An Gov
There are reasons Teslas are not cheap.
They aren't a money saving project, they are about breaking new ground, and changing public perceptions about driving.
They aren't a money saving project, they are about breaking new ground, and changing public perceptions about driving.
Not the throttle, but the range of speed. With a gearbox and transfer box, you can use full throttle (intentionally or accidentally) but stick to a slow speed.
If you ditch the gearbox, then you need to have control over the speed some other way when you're off road
Turboman
Mab An Gov
It is exactly the same. The motor has a considerable rev range, and you control it with your foot, or if you really have the shakes that badly, you could have a hand throttle, similar to those found in tractors, as an alternative.
Land Rover already make electric off roaders, although I think they are only prototypes at the moment.
If they can do it, surely other people can retrofit.
Wouldn't it be easier if you could reduce the max revs available at max pedal travel in that case?
Turboman
Mab An Gov
You can do that too. Separate control settings for on and off road.
Think that's what i was trying to get to
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Just a matter of fitting a switch, and two potentiometers, I should think, although I am not an electronics bod.
Zed.
Well-Known Member
so are the batteries, serious environmental polution to mine & assemble
"but its clean energy"
some Twat will buy it
Rich.
Turboman
Mab An Gov
so are the batteries, serious environmental polution to mine & assemble
Could be good for Cornwall, and the wider UK, though. There are thought to be substantial deposits of lithium under Cornwall!
Zed.
Well-Known Member
There are thought to be substantial deposits of lithium under Cornwall!
cant be as cheap as DRC or North Korea though
Rich.
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Dunno. Cornish people will do anything for a few quid!cant be as cheap as DRC or North Korea though
Rich.
Hicap phill
Well-Known Member
I will stick with my landy while the mrs drives the Prius
Wagon Loon
Well-Known Member
And when she's not looking you could pinch the hybrid motor for your Landy lol
Turboman
Mab An Gov
I really would like a Prius, but as the car I have at the moment was free, I am going with it for now.
I do look at the second hand prices occasionally, and will probably get one in a few years.
Hybrids are definitely the most intelligent option at the moment, and it is a shame the government decided to ignore all the facts, and remove most of the tax incentives to get them.
Hicap phill
Well-Known Member
Mine is very environmental(I think it’s done 100 miles since the end of August)
Hate the quietness of hybrids but you can annoy cyclists better,drive up to them stealth mode,overtake & wash your screen
