Electric cars

city2 said:
Cars have moved on since the Ford Pop
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Road signs haven't though...
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1960 Ford Pop alive and well in two of the latest Highway Code signs!
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The motor industry has recently written off £65B of investment in new EV's.

So much money spent with no return.

What a waste.
 
Out of interest folks, has anyone purchased or currently leasing an electric van?

I'm looking for a new vehicle and with me doing lots of DIY at home, I'm seriously contemplating a lease electric van for 3 years.

Any thoughts from anyone?
 
It might be worthwhile seeing if you're employer is on the salary sacrifice for a new electric car. Looks a good saving
 
Bluemanc100 said:
My Lexus makes a fucking hideous noise when moving slowly on battery.. you wouldn’t miss it.. it’s louder in reverse
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There was a bloody huge Hyundai Santa Fe driven by a little old lady in our local park just yesterday doing that (in the car park that is). It's guaranteed to get people to stare at you, although the fact that she was going the wrong way around a one way tight little car park didn't help in that regard.
 
NPBlue said:
The motor industry has recently written off £65B of investment in new EV's.

So much money spent with no return.

What a waste.
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Here's the video you may have had your info from (apologies if not but worth posting anyway)
Harry is a respected level headed journo, founder of evo magazine, and also a farmer.
He has no axe to grind regarding ev's, he's ran several of them and likes them generally.
He runs all his classic cars on biofuel
 
crublue1 said:
Here's the video you may have had your info from (apologies if not but worth posting anyway)
Harry is a respected level headed journo, founder of evo magazine, and also a farmer.
He has no axe to grind regarding ev's, he's ran several of them and likes them generally.
He runs all his classic cars on biofuel
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That's the video I saw, plus I've also read an article somewhere with the same message.
 
Whether you like EV’s or not, they aren’t going away.

I expect EV sales to increase this year due to the the US & Iran war, and the massive effect it is having on petrol and diesel prices, and a host of new models coming to the market over the next 6 months, which are much cheaper, better spec’d, and have longer ranges due to improved batteries.
 
jrb said:
Whether you like EV’s or not, they aren’t going away.

I expect EV sales to increase this year due to the the US & Iran war, and the massive effect it is having on petrol and diesel prices, and a host of new models coming to the market over the next 6 months, which are much cheaper, better spec’d, and have longer ranges due to improved batteries.
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You do know Helium is used in the production of EV's?

Helium supplies are currently being effected by the current conflict in Iran.
 
Trevor Morley's Tache said:
You do know Helium is used in the production of EV's?

Helium supplies are currently being effected by the current conflict in Iran.
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I had no idea of why that would be so tried AI (I know, I know), and it's not just EV's by a long chalk that will/are being affected. Anything that uses semiconductors let alone vehicles.


Core Uses in EV Production
The primary roles of helium in EV manufacturing include:
  • Battery Leak Detection: This is the most vital application. Because helium atoms are incredibly small and inert, they are injected into battery cells, modules, and cooling circuits to detect microscopic leaks that other gases might miss.
    • Vacuum Chamber Testing: Large battery cells are placed in a vacuum to check for escaping helium.
    • Sniffer Probes: Robotic arms or technicians use "sniffer" probes to find leaks in seams and welds of large battery packs.
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing: Modern EVs require significantly more microchips than internal combustion vehicles for power management and autonomous features. Helium is used as a cooling agent and to provide an inert atmosphere during chip fabrication.
  • Precision Welding & Cutting: Helium acts as a shielding gas during the laser cutting of precision components and the welding of aluminium chassis parts to prevent oxidation.
  • Safety Systems: Helium is the standard gas used for high-speed inflation of airbags due to its high expansion rate and non-flammable nature.
 
Centurions said:
I had no idea of why that would be so tried AI (I know, I know), and it's not just EV's by a long chalk that will/are being affected. Anything that uses semiconductors let alone vehicles.


Core Uses in EV Production
The primary roles of helium in EV manufacturing include:
  • Battery Leak Detection: This is the most vital application. Because helium atoms are incredibly small and inert, they are injected into battery cells, modules, and cooling circuits to detect microscopic leaks that other gases might miss.
    • Vacuum Chamber Testing: Large battery cells are placed in a vacuum to check for escaping helium.
    • Sniffer Probes: Robotic arms or technicians use "sniffer" probes to find leaks in seams and welds of large battery packs.
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing: Modern EVs require significantly more microchips than internal combustion vehicles for power management and autonomous features. Helium is used as a cooling agent and to provide an inert atmosphere during chip fabrication.
  • Precision Welding & Cutting: Helium acts as a shielding gas during the laser cutting of precision components and the welding of aluminium chassis parts to prevent oxidation.
  • Safety Systems: Helium is the standard gas used for high-speed inflation of airbags due to its high expansion rate and non-flammable nature.
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Yup.

Huge knock-on effects.
 
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