Bryan Simmons wrote:
> On Monday, January 11, 2021 at 6:25:30 PM UTC-6, Alex wrote:
>> John Kuthe wrote:
>>> ...they LOVE THE COLD! No warmup necessary! Turn them on and GO!
>>>
>>> John Kuthe, RN, BSN...
>> No, they don't.
>>
>>
https://abcnews.go.com/Travel/wireStory/aaa-cold-weather-cut-electric-car-range-40-60902845
>>
>> Are you down to a 30 mile range, now?
> Most folks don't need more than a 30 mile range, but modern gasoline vehicles
> don't require warmup before driving. Engine wear happens within the first few
> seconds, and mostly in extreme cold weather, and especially if the car has not
> been run for several days. In those cases, the highest quality syntheitic motor
> oils mitigate those startup wear events. John's car might well be practical as a
> city car. StL is a small city. If one needs range, as most of us do, a hybrid is a
> better choice, and IMO, plug in hybrids are the most rational compromise for a
> city dweller, as they have unlimited range, yet offer all of the advantages of
> fully electric vehicles, other than the upfront cost.
>
> Unfortunately, plug in hybrids have yet to catch on, even with their obvious
> advantages over fully electric cars, both in range and the potential to run in
> dual power mode, where needed for highway driving responsiveness.
> Nothing is going to accelerate better than a car that's engine is already
> running to add to the torque of the electric motor. You only switch to that
> performance mode for urban highway driving, so as to not waste fuel, but
> the kick-ass acceleration is available.
>
> --Bryan
That would be a 15 mile commute with no stops, no traffic jams, and no
reserve. It's low and would require several hours of recharging.