Are EVs dying out? Not so fast. Experts say the future is still electric as car makers pour billions into new models: “After a record year in 2023, EV sales are expected to set another record in 2024.” @NPR @camilareads https://www.npr.org/2024/02/07/1227707306/ev-electric-vehicles-sales-2024
Swapable batteries will never happen in cars. (might for semi trucks or tractors). The individual cells in a battery are small and car designers want to cram as many in as they can where they fit. Thus the incentive is to make each battery an odd shape around the other things in the car.
Yeah, but standardized swappable batteries would be great for consumers, and ensure a used car market could exist.
A 15 year old car might not be supported by a manufacturer, but if it was a standard for those years there’d be a big enough demand even if it’s a third party that fills the void.
We need to think long term, and cars being junk after a decade ain’t a good long term strategy.
The cells should be individual 18650 which are standard and easy for a tech with the right training to replace. No need for a swap able battery, just repairable is all we need.
Swapable batteries will never happen in cars. (might for semi trucks or tractors). The individual cells in a battery are small and car designers want to cram as many in as they can where they fit. Thus the incentive is to make each battery an odd shape around the other things in the car.
Yeah, but standardized swappable batteries would be great for consumers, and ensure a used car market could exist.
A 15 year old car might not be supported by a manufacturer, but if it was a standard for those years there’d be a big enough demand even if it’s a third party that fills the void.
We need to think long term, and cars being junk after a decade ain’t a good long term strategy.
The cells should be individual 18650 which are standard and easy for a tech with the right training to replace. No need for a swap able battery, just repairable is all we need.