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docwhiz reacted to BigSkies's post in the thread Rivian and Redwood Materials partner to re-use Rivian batteries at Normal plant with
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As compelling an idea as it is, I'm all for not having my neighbors trying to wire a 400V DC battery into 240V residential wiring. The... -
docwhiz replied to the thread Rivian and Redwood Materials partner to re-use Rivian batteries at Normal plant.DIY:
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docwhiz reacted to ACDC's post in the thread Rivian and Redwood Materials partner to re-use Rivian batteries at Normal plant with Like.
https://www.redwoodmaterials.com/news/rivian-and-redwood-materials-announce-energy-storage-partnership-for-manufacturing/ Rivian and...
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Just got back from my first real use of the subtrunk freezer. It was a 2-hour drive and I put my temperature logger in the subtrunk...
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I haven't, but I really haven't used it for more than an hour so far. It didn't seem hot in there (and that was with the "lid" in...
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docwhiz replied to the thread R1S Subtrunk Fridge.Have you found any problems with lack of ventillation?
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docwhiz reacted to CharonPDX's post in the thread "I would never want to be stuck waiting for an EV to charge" with Like.
Yeah, I have a friend who says he'll buy an EV when an affordable one has 500 miles of range. "Because I want to be able to drive from...
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docwhiz reacted to jrmbadger's post in the thread Am I the only one who thinks anything less than 400mi of range is legacy at this point? with Like.
I don't think EVs are going to increase range much from the 300ish they have now because even if the batteries improve on energy...
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docwhiz reacted to Time2Roll's post in the thread Ohmmu Announces BT19 Sodium 12V Batteries for Rivians: Thoughts? with Like.
These batteries tend to be far more forgiving than lead-acid for charging 1) can be run down and left low on charge without worry. 2)...
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docwhiz reacted to Time2Roll's post in the thread Ohmmu Announces BT19 Sodium 12V Batteries for Rivians: Thoughts? with Like.
Looks like the lithium option is discontinued. I like the low temp compatibility of the sodium more than the lithium heaters...
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docwhiz reacted to olsonchris42's post in the thread Are there any negative consequences to consistently charging at a lower amperage than your charger’s capacity? with Like.
I charge at a lower rate to limit my power consumption to just my solar array and not draw from the grid.
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docwhiz reacted to electruck's post in the thread Are there any negative consequences to consistently charging at a lower amperage than your charger’s capacity? with Like.
Probably not something you have to worry about in OR but here in the TX summer heat, I find I must derate to 40A in order to avoid more...
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docwhiz reacted to dradam's post in the thread Are there any negative consequences to consistently charging at a lower amperage than your charger’s capacity? with Like.
Even though I have a 48A charger I charge at a lower rate. I do this mainly for my home, not for the car. I have a full subpanel in my...
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docwhiz reacted to Time2Roll's post in the thread Upgrade from 50 to 60 amp circuit to get to 48 amps of charging? Have 2 EVs. with Like.
Get two of the Tesla wall connectors and set them to share the existing 50 amp circuit. These will dynamically share power and provide...
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docwhiz reacted to ElGuano's post in the thread Upgrade from 50 to 60 amp circuit to get to 48 amps of charging? Have 2 EVs. with Like.
IIRC, with 50amps, your charger will be running at 40A x 240 = 9.6kW. With 60amps, your charger will run at 48A x 240 = 11.5kW JMHO...
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docwhiz reacted to DeanB1452's post in the thread Upgrade from 50 to 60 amp circuit to get to 48 amps of charging? Have 2 EVs. with Like.
I would take the Rivian charger to your new house, as the previous owner took their Tesla charger. Each resident will have their own...