09-12-2022, 08:31 AM
(09-11-2022, 07:21 AM)ElwoodBlues1 link Wrote:40% of new carsales are of the ute variety in Aus......there are no EV utes that can do what the present combustion engine type utes do at the moment and the prices are astronomical much like the size of the batteries that take up the base of the car. You are adding a small size car in battery weight as well as asking folk to pay twice as much for the vehicle itself.
I just dont see vehicles like the Ford Lightning, GM Hummer, Rivian etc gaining traction in Aus when conversions are required for the steering assembly etc and the retail price being so high and lack of service and parts.
Toyota Australia has formed a partnership with VivoPower to produce battery-electric 70 series LandCruisers for mining company use. They probably don't need great range but the payload is comparable to combustion-engined vehicles.
Then there's the Ineos Grenadier hydrogen fuel cell vehicle that's currently undergoing testing (and Landrover have been testing fuel cell Defenders for some time). I think that will be the powerplant of choice for folk who need decent range.
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