Could Production Delays be an Opportunity for Solid-State Batteries?

[joewilk45]

Giddy up
https://www.motor1.com/news/797777/vw-thinks-gas-cars-obsolete-like-horses/

 

[joewilk45]

Fyi nice article
https://www.google.com/search?q=vw+...9gAgA&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp#lfId=ChxjMe

 

[joewilk45]

https://penncapital-star.com/briefs...laying-field-for-direct-to-consumer-ev-sales/

 

[bagsofcole]

I'm not trying to be jaded but I've been hearing about solid state batteries for over a decade now, and in the real world they've made it as far as phone power banks I think.

Tesla, GM, Kia/Hyundai, plus the Chinese have all shown that you can sell a lot of EVs using exisiting battery tech and some even make money doing it. Plus Rivian's R2 might very well put them into a different sales category as well, again using exisiting battery tech.

But you're right, the battery landscape is changing fast, it'll be really interesting to see what the next few years bring.

They have solid state batteries in motorcycles now.
https://www.vergemotorcycles.com/solid-state-battery-announcement/

 

[joewilk45]

Here's interesting information on EV variants
https://www.google.com/search?q=whe...oh=3&mtid=Y60_avOsKaKU5OMP0IO7gQw#lfId=ChxjMe

 

[Roger 123]

Giddy up
https://www.motor1.com/news/797777/vw-thinks-gas-cars-obsolete-like-horses/

Makes sense, if EVs are better, people will buy them. No reason at all for bans, bans just solidify opposition. Keep the .govs finger off the scale and let the market figure it out.

 

[Roger 123]

https://penncapital-star.com/briefs...laying-field-for-direct-to-consumer-ev-sales/

Why just limit this to EVs? Yes, that’s a rhetorical question, too many in government have been bought by the legacy auto makers.

 

[SchnauzerDad]

The EV landscape is moving incredibly fast. By 2028, buyers won’t just be comparing Scout to today’s EVs, they’ll be comparing it to whatever Rivian, Tesla, GM, Ford, Toyota, and others are offering at that time. Longer range, faster charging, lower weight, and improved cold weather performance could become expected rather than premium features.

Everyone is different- I know of course that there are those who would compare a bunch of manufacturers for the best value or best car for their needs (even though it might be fugly or unliked by a majority) but no one ever mentions there’s people out there (like me ) who couldn‘t care less about a lot of those things. How about just liking the overall design and looks of the car?

I honestly don’t care if the Scout has some huge range or can tow. I just love how it looks, the interior, and it’s the only thing that looks close to my Defender. In my perfect world I’m praying that I can get a full BEV Scout and keep my Defender in case I just have to drive 500 miles right now thru a sea of zombies. Is there anything wrong with just thinking a car looks great (with a real warranty of course- yeah looking at you Fisker ) and want it for that reason? Of course with good reviews.

Also, there are people out there who don’t care if it will have a 1000 miles range, 6 wheel drive and built in taco maker. If It’s made in China I’m not buying it, but thats just me. Which is why I’d never buy a Polestar either. Or any car that’s fully made in China.

Point is, all those aforementioned brands are never going to make something that looks like the Scout or a Defender so there’s no comparing for me. I can’t be the only one….. it’s Scout or maybe a fully BEV Defender*. We’ll see which one comes out first.

*Not particularly interested in this new “baby Defender” coming out, won’t be same ride height . Gotta be full size