This is neat and all and it's cool to see progress on stuff like this but I don't feel like the infrastructure is even close to ready for these in 99% of the country. Someday we will be ready and I get that power stations won't go in until the demand is there. And I know it's the direction we are going and I'm not nearly as resistant as most, but no way am I willing to handicap and frustrate myself until that time comes. I am also VERY shy about buying the first edition of anything produced. Usually like to wait until a few models come out and they can work kinks out.
I was watching a video last night and it was saying it charges three miles per hour on a standard charge at your house and 45 minutes to recharge at a station. Obviously, if one were to buy, they would put in an appropriate power source. But what if you're traveling? Going to grandmas and you can't leave for a day because she doesn't have the appropriate hookup? I typically only use my pickup from April to October and mostly for fishing and hunting where I'm usually traveling 200+ miles. So I would get to my destination, bring a generator and fuel with me, and basically run the generator for at least one full day just to drive home. Have they done any cold testing for extended weeks at below zero temps? This just doesn't seem to even show shades of practical for anyone outside a large city or living in cold climates. (I admittedly know NOTHING about electricity, outputs, etc.)
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