Featured EVs are not for everyone

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by bwilson4web, Feb 28, 2026 at 9:15 PM.

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  1. kenmce

    kenmce High Voltage Member

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    Powerwall?
     
    #21 kenmce, Mar 1, 2026 at 3:56 PM
  2. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    In college, I loved the study of mechanical engineering including thermodynamics. So this is old hat to me but might help others understand:


    Bob Wilson
     
    #22 bwilson4web, Mar 1, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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  3. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    If I do grid-tied solar at scale I will probably DIY a LiFePO4 power bay - essentially the same as a Gen3 Powerall without the overhead - and with more flexibility... ;)
     
    #23 ETC(SS), Mar 1, 2026 at 7:31 PM
  4. Isaac Zachary

    Isaac Zachary Senior Member

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    Good thing Bush bailed out GM, otherwise that ZR1 probably wouldn't have been an option.

    I'll just wait until the government starts incentivizing EVs again.
     
    #24 Isaac Zachary, Mar 1, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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