Lucid and Rivian having problems

[ajl]

This article on CTV news caught my eye: “Electric school buses finally make headway in the U.S. but hurdles still stand.” From the article: “Even with the fuel and maintenance savings of an electric bus, they cost two to three more than diesel.” Range of course is also an issue. Another case of where reality kicks the computer models in the ass.

Hopefully they practice rapid evacuation fire drills because if there ever is a fire, you better get out quickly.

[TSIPP]

Nobody is forcing you to buy an EV. You can keep your overpriced jacked up smokin monster truck with the furry dice that is inversely proportional to your brain and dick size.

Are you ever a weirdo!

[blackpowder]

He's stuck in jr high school.

[shtferbrains]

St Albert bought some BYD bused that come from an Ontario assembly plant.
Possibly lured with taxpayer money at every opportunity?

[shtferbrains]

"Osborne said three of the seven buses needed complete battery replacements within the first five years, and in one case a battery started malfunctioning after just two years.

“The battery replacements on our three BYD buses each took 80 days to accomplish and were out of service for the duration of the replacement,” Osborne said, adding that the city has also experienced issues with the BYD-made bus chargers as well, noting that the chargers started failing after less than two years of use.

“All seven BYD buses have received full propulsion component changes — including the drive motors, reduction gearboxes and hubs," as well, Osborne explained.

“We have also had a fleet-wide replacement of compressors and high voltage junction boxes, as well as numerous power inverters, modules, coolers and oil pumps.”


"In 2017 the city estimated that the electric fleet would be able to drive about 233 kilometres a day in the summer months, but Osborne said the electric busses only average about 110 kilometres a day in the winter months, whereas a regular diesel bus can travel 420 kilometres a day."

[fjlip]

A totally STUPID idea! Crazy costs for SFA benefit...dummies wasteful, an agenda off the rails!

[AlbertaFarmer5]

“We have also had a fleet-wide replacement of ... oil pumps."

Oil pumps?
Why does an electric bus need an oil pump?
I thought one of the selling features of electric vehicles that they are so much simpler.
I suppose this might be an oil pump for the air compressor?
Do they just use air compressors off of any other truck for bus? They also have a dedicated coolant system for the air compressor?

[chuckChuck]

Electric streetcars are still used widely in Europe along with commuter trains and subways. All electric.

Hydrogen will be used for heavy vehicles like independent buses and trucks.

Toronto still has a downtown core of electric streetcars that handle a lot of passengers.

The future is electric. Are you still using a ratchet and compressed air impact wrench?

[AlbertaFarmer5]

What does a streetcar/electric train/subway have to do with battery powered buses?
Unfortunately, most western cities tore out their overhead infrastructure that powered the streetcars and trolley buses.

Imagine explaining to someone from a century ago that we would give up that proven reliable system with virtually unlimited range, that worked in all weather and climates; to battery powered buses. A giant step backwards.

[chuckChuck]

So battery and EV technology will never improve? Tell that to Elon Musk!