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The answer is no. The space is there because (a) the battery is large (b) the space acts as a crumple zone.
HankLloydRight
No Roads
Sorry, the worst idea ever (at least on TMC) was to mount a dozen or more alternators on the car to charge the battery:
alternators
GHammer
Dark Star
That thread was HILLARIOUS! I especially liked the "how many bottles of ensure does it take to power old ladies."Sorry, the worst idea ever (at least on TMC) was to mount a dozen or more alternators on the car to charge the battery:
alternators
With the i3 you need the REX to make it functional. WHich is a shame as 80% of the time I wouldn't need it, and when I did it would be just for the last few miles if at all (range anxiety). But, I hated the idea that I would need to carry around an extra 600 lbs even when I wouldn't need it most of the time. With the Tesla you have plenty of range already and IMO the 20 minutes to supercharge to 80% is very reasonable. How often are you driving over 300 miles in a crack? What about the rest of the time? Do you really want to be forced to carry all of that extra dead weight? So much for ludicrous performance...
mikeash
Active Member
I'd prefer that Tesla continue their expansion of the Supercharger network. It would achieve the same basic goal as a range extender engine, but without ruining the car and without burning any gasoline. Plus, each Supercharger that goes in benefits (nearly) all 100,000+ existing cars on the road, not just a few new ones.
rolosrevenge
Dr. EVS
All right, I'll amend my statement to: Worst. Idea. (that doesn't attempt to violate the laws of thermodynamics) Ever.Sorry, the worst idea ever (at least on TMC) was to mount a dozen or more alternators on the car to charge the battery:
alternators
Buckeye2320
Member
Just put this in your frunk and you will be good to go
Honda 2,000-Watt Super Quiet Gasoline Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Eco-Throttle and Oil Alert-EU2000T1A1 - The Home Depot
Why carry one with Gas and Oil, use a solar power one.
Goal Zero Yeti 1250 30-Watt Solar Generator Kit-39004 - The Home Depot
BluestarE3
Active Member
Hybrids are the netbooks of automobiles. Unlike traditional car manufacturers, Tesla leapfrogged the "netbook" stage and went directly to fully electric vehicles. They don't need to cling to the past with half-gas offerings like traditional manufacturers who want to play it safe.
mikeash
Active Member
2x30 watt solar panels... that'll get you about 0.2 miles of range per hour in the sun, if you can get that energy into the battery with 100% efficiency.
Piney999
Member
Why would you do that when a supercharger can add range so much faster even for the 15 minutes it takes to charge?
You are all ruining my dream of a Mad Max style Model S with a blower scoop through the hood!
In response to most of you, I agree that the Model S is the best car ever built and meets 95% of the populations needs. There's no doubt Tesla has advanced the automobile to where it should be. It's a mean green machine. Its almost the perfect car. Almost.......
I think that an ICE range extender completes the picture. Huge range when needed. The ability to quickly refuel when wanted or needed. Zero emmision most of the time. It could potentially have a direct drive HO ICE that could take it beyond Ludicrous! Maybe Kanye West mode? ;->
In response to most of you, I agree that the Model S is the best car ever built and meets 95% of the populations needs. There's no doubt Tesla has advanced the automobile to where it should be. It's a mean green machine. Its almost the perfect car. Almost.......
I think that an ICE range extender completes the picture. Huge range when needed. The ability to quickly refuel when wanted or needed. Zero emmision most of the time. It could potentially have a direct drive HO ICE that could take it beyond Ludicrous! Maybe Kanye West mode? ;->
HookBill
Member
Johan
Ex got M3 in the divorce, waiting for EU Model Y!
jgs
Active Member
Really should set aside that beer then. Can you 'shop in an empty wide-mouth Mtn. Dew bottle?
Speedeamon
Member
Curiously mine was already classified a Hybrid on the CAL DMV Clean Air Vehicle Decal Certificate.
Under Motive Power it says E-Hybrid? Go figure
Under Motive Power it says E-Hybrid? Go figure
