Both are electric, one is a hybrid electric. Plug in hybrids are the way to go if you want an EV, at least if you don't want/can't have a second car for longer trips.Well, I stayed out of this as long as possible.
We have two vehicles that might be considered electric:
1. 2017 Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid (couldn't find an Prius plug-in anywhere). Currently getting 57 mpg combination city/highway driving over 8000 miles. Plugs in to a Class 1 charger overnight and gets 20 miles all electric in summer and 13 in winter. We have a solar setup that feeds into our house grid to provide at least most of the power it takes to charge. Plenty of power, great mileage, lots of room, came with full factory warranty since it was a certified used. No problems so far.
2. 1986 Honda Civic Wagon 4WD 5-speed that I converted to all-electric years ago. Currently under repair due to a burned-out charger. Originally designed for 9 12-volt lead acid batteries (that's how long ago I stared this - 1995), now 34 lithium-ion cells (lighter and more power). Power brakes and steering (vacuum pump system). Used to get 20-25 miles per charge, still holds 5 people and luggage. I am NOT any kind of electrical engineer, but we decided to convert this rather than junk it after the main camshaft sprocket tore loose and messed up the valves. It was burning a quart of oil a week before that. I'm sure if I had more training in electrical stuff I would have made a better go of it. Took out the 4WD shaft to save weight. No gas, oil, coolant or any of those systems. Got us around to school, work and the store fine. Hope to have it on the road again soon?
Awesome!
Awesome!
I think the point is that EV's suck for long trips.What is the point? 14-24 mpg? What are emissions?
For someone that has to put a lot of miles on a car everyday, I wonder how long that little engine would last running almost 24/7 for days on end? Six months?I think the point is that EV's suck for long trips.
I think the whole project was kind of a joke. Very nice craftmanship on his part but not at all practical.For someone that has to put a lot of miles on a car everyday, I wonder how long that little engine would last running almost 24/7 for days on end? Six months?
No doubt the effort to pull this off was pretty impressive. He basically built another version of they Chevy Volt, when you think about it.I think the whole project was kind of a joke. Very nice craftmanship on his part but not at all practical.
Still working for me.I see 'tweet unavailable'
Same here.I see 'tweet unavailable'
Is it from someone you follow?Still working for me.
Oh well.
I get the same…