Ford might not be the first, (click here) but it might have the biggest impact.
But, it could be worse, we could all still be polluting carbon dioxide without any hope for the future of our children and grandchildren.
I LOL when I read this bellyaching about EVs. They are a wonderful discovery with nothing short of genius making it all possible to have a personal vehicle that does not add to the dangers of climate. If the EV is not particularly helpful in very cold weather, then take a train or bus if one is climate sensitive.
The future has hope today because of the engineering miracles arriving by all car companies. This year there are more and better EVs to choose from as a personal vehicle. The major manufacturers have really stepped up and they are even producing pick-up trucks. I am proud of them.
The costs are becoming more reasonable. There are even used cars such as the Toyota Prius (click here). They are holding their value, but, still come in where most Middle Class folks spend.
American drivers need to realize they are taking care of the climate business when they purchase and live with an EV. So, stop being a politically correct climate moron who only seems to want to hold on to the internal combustion engine at all costs. It doesn't take long to learn exactly what those costs are including human lives.
So, your EV is not performing perfectly upon demand in any weather.
Oh.
By Adina Achim
...Electrek states (click here) that “the video and media reports on it are creating some confusion.” The news website dedicated to electric transportation argues that “this is a malfunction with this gentleman’s specific vehicle” and not a problem that comes with charging a Tesla in colder temperatures.
“First off, it’s true that electric vehicle charging is affected by colder temperatures, but this is not normal,” says Electrek. “It takes time for the battery pack to warm up enough to accept higher charge rates. That’s why Tesla built-in a feature that enables the battery pack to condition itself for charging ahead of time if you enter a charge point in the navigation system.”...
...Electrek states (click here) that “the video and media reports on it are creating some confusion.” The news website dedicated to electric transportation argues that “this is a malfunction with this gentleman’s specific vehicle” and not a problem that comes with charging a Tesla in colder temperatures.
“First off, it’s true that electric vehicle charging is affected by colder temperatures, but this is not normal,” says Electrek. “It takes time for the battery pack to warm up enough to accept higher charge rates. That’s why Tesla built-in a feature that enables the battery pack to condition itself for charging ahead of time if you enter a charge point in the navigation system.”...
...Meanwhile, Wired reminds us that lithium-ion batteries are highly sensitive to temperature changes.
“Batteries are like humans,” says Anna Stefanopoulou, director of the University of Michigan’s Energy Institute. “They prefer the same sort of temperature range that people do. Anything below 40 or above 115 degrees Fahrenheit, and they’re not going to deliver their peak performance. They like to be around 60 to 80 degrees. As the temperature drops, the electrolyte fluid inside the battery cells becomes more sluggish.”
The Norwegian Automobile Federation came to an identical conclusion, and it emphasized that cold weather can cut an EV's range by around 20 percent. It also mentioned that it takes longer to recharge under colder conditions....
“Batteries are like humans,” says Anna Stefanopoulou, director of the University of Michigan’s Energy Institute. “They prefer the same sort of temperature range that people do. Anything below 40 or above 115 degrees Fahrenheit, and they’re not going to deliver their peak performance. They like to be around 60 to 80 degrees. As the temperature drops, the electrolyte fluid inside the battery cells becomes more sluggish.”
The Norwegian Automobile Federation came to an identical conclusion, and it emphasized that cold weather can cut an EV's range by around 20 percent. It also mentioned that it takes longer to recharge under colder conditions....
