Dodge going Electric - Page 8

John Dinkel · 02-07-2021, 09:12 AM

Look up electric cars catching fire while charging. Then decide if technology is ready yet.

r429469 · 02-07-2021, 09:21 AM

Idiots in gas stations never catch their car on fire while fueling.

Billy Nees · 02-07-2021, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by r429469

Idiots in gas stations never catch their car on fire while fueling.

"Idiots" manage to burn down their houses and choke on cheeseburgers too! Most go into politics. Maybe what humanity needs to do is eliminate "idiots".

Have you ever seen a lithium-ion battery overheat and burst into flames in a cellphone while it's in the owner's pocket? Or in a laptop while it's on the owner's lap? Or in an EV while it's going down the road? There's stuff like that all over the internet.
The point being, it's beyond the users control. If a person can "catch their car on fire while fueling", then "it's" probably something that they are doing and it probably has something to do with idiocy.

Andrew Hill · 02-07-2021, 10:16 AM

FCA/Stellantis closed down the SRT division this past week, with its employees being moved into their respective "base car" groups from what I understand. I doubt we ever see anything like the Demon again

340Cuda · 02-07-2021, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Carguy49

I last towed a race car with a 4-WD 3/4 ton Suburban and an open trailer. No problem, towed with ease.

I have played with the idea of getting back into the game. Chances are that it won't happen, but never say never. IF I did it would be with a1 ton Dually pickup and a trailer with living quarters. What are the possibilities of having an electric pickup that could tow that trailer??? I can see me trying to pull into/or out of a charging station with that combo. Funniest home videos comes to mind.

1. Please get back in to the game!

2. I am sure you could find an electric truck to tow with, I doubt it would have much range with the trailer.

3. I am sure charging would be an adventure!

Timekeeper · 02-07-2021, 04:16 PM

I'm not sure if I should order my 2035 electric COPO to replace the 2019 yet. It ain't wore out, goes like hell and is the most fun I've encountered. Letric cars have their place but I hope the Gubmint don't shove them down our throat. If we could just let the people that need combustion vehicles do their stuff and allow the Letric stuff play by the same rules it would be OK. But I doubt it will play out like that. Gubmint don't work that way. Just sayin.........

Cbrinson47 · 02-08-2021, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by devo340

GM announced yesterday, they will be all electric by 2035.

That will be the LAST time I ever buy a GM product !!!!!!

Eddies66 · 02-09-2021, 09:40 AM

Interesting read on the advancement of battery technology. An 80% charge in 5 minutes by 2023...

https://www.pocket-lint.com/gadgets/...r-over-the-air

Curt Rees · 02-09-2021, 10:47 AM

You individuals that live in 70 degree temps year round need to come to South Dakota and make a customer trip of 300 miles in minus 10 degree temps with your lectric vehicle and we will see how far you get. Your heater will drain your battery/batteries in the first hour.

But, I will follow you with my trusty diesel and have my tow rope available to pull you to the next charging station, which is probably Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, maybe Mitchell. Dress warm!

You can keep you lectric vehicle. Thank you very much!!

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Curt Rees

MR DERBY CITY · 02-09-2021, 01:46 PM

You guys are on your own with electric vehicles. I can see it now, lines extending for miles just to charge your battery at a charging station POWERED by a sooty, smoking diesel generator. Gimme a break........

02-07-2021, 09:12 AM	#71
John Dinkel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pinckney, Michigan Posts: 507 Likes: 399 Liked 263 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Dodge going Electric Look up electric cars catching fire while charging. Then decide if technology is ready yet. __________________ John Dinkel 3295 STK

02-07-2021, 09:21 AM	#72
r429469 Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 68 Likes: 84 Liked 40 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Dodge going Electric Idiots in gas stations never catch their car on fire while fueling.

02-07-2021, 10:16 AM	#74
Andrew Hill Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 700 Likes: 446 Liked 170 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Dodge going Electric FCA/Stellantis closed down the SRT division this past week, with its employees being moved into their respective "base car" groups from what I understand. I doubt we ever see anything like the Demon again __________________ 3207 D/SA, C/ED

02-07-2021, 04:16 PM	#76
Timekeeper Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 3 Likes: 61 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Dodge going Electric I'm not sure if I should order my 2035 electric COPO to replace the 2019 yet. It ain't wore out, goes like hell and is the most fun I've encountered. Letric cars have their place but I hope the Gubmint don't shove them down our throat. If we could just let the people that need combustion vehicles do their stuff and allow the Letric stuff play by the same rules it would be OK. But I doubt it will play out like that. Gubmint don't work that way. Just sayin.........

02-09-2021, 09:40 AM	#78
Eddies66 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rancho Mirage, CA Posts: 1,308 Likes: 300 Liked 881 Times in 452 Posts	Re: Dodge going Electric Interesting read on the advancement of battery technology. An 80% charge in 5 minutes by 2023... https://www.pocket-lint.com/gadgets/...r-over-the-air

02-09-2021, 10:47 AM	#79
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 357 Likes: 409 Liked 248 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Dodge going Electric You individuals that live in 70 degree temps year round need to come to South Dakota and make a customer trip of 300 miles in minus 10 degree temps with your lectric vehicle and we will see how far you get. Your heater will drain your battery/batteries in the first hour. But, I will follow you with my trusty diesel and have my tow rope available to pull you to the next charging station, which is probably Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, maybe Mitchell. Dress warm! You can keep you lectric vehicle. Thank you very much!! #5458 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS

02-09-2021, 01:46 PM	#80
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,636 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,927 Times in 1,516 Posts	Re: Dodge going Electric You guys are on your own with electric vehicles. I can see it now, lines extending for miles just to charge your battery at a charging station POWERED by a sooty, smoking diesel generator. Gimme a break........