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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread Add physical climate controls to Lightning with big screen???.Where would you put them? -
SpaceEVDriver reacted to randomstriker's post in the thread Add physical climate controls to Lightning with big screen??? with
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Has anyone attempted this? It would eliminate my #1 pet peeve about the Lightning ('23 Lariat ER), which is sluggish climate controls... -
SpaceEVDriver reacted to ZSC100's post in the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning) - Testing with Like.
Wow, since you wrote a novel and you seem to be a data nerd like most engineers I'll match you're intensity. You want data? You're...
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning) - Testing.And I don't see any point in spending even $100 on a generator and gas. I spent $33k and a Tacoma to get away from all of that. Why in...
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When I am confront with a diehard EV hater, I put my hand on their shoulder, smile, and say, “before you die you will own an EV and you...
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning) - Testing.I read that thread too. There’s very little information I can use to evaluate whether it’s a product I would want. Claims don’t help. I...
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning) - Testing.If I see more evidence that this is real and the hardware and software has the required safety features to protect the system, leave no...
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to Adventureboy's post in the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning) - Testing with Like.
Not for me. If I need something like that, I'd have a different truck. Love my truck the way it is and nothing in the vote list...
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to rockhead's post in the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning) - Testing with Like.
I'm still waiting to see the math. Show me that isn't wildly expensive range.
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to MidAtlanticLightningClub's post in the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning) - Testing with Like.
How about the simple one? "I'm not interested in burning dinosaur juice"
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Remember, the US is the third largest automobile market and our manufactures are global players. The top two markets have SIGNIFICANTLY...
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i firmly believe the battery tech is 'just around the corner' and any major auto maker that doesn't have an EV plateform already to put...
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to Jseis's post in the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning) - Testing with Like.
Because a hot air cooled engine in an open bed surrounded by fuel is a bang on idea.
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Some generators are 'rated' as stand-by-duty (for back up energy only) while other (more expensive, and efficient) generators are rated...
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The cancellation of RAM EV is bad for EVs in general. I believe it is the result of negative political pressure that has been present...
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When Tesla was coming out with the cyber truck, their version of a range extender was just a battery pack that fit in the bed (I think...
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makes me wonder - does the 3.7L engine have enough power to run a 60kW generator? My comments are not support of the gas-electric...
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Since your response was positive and constructive, let me amplify mine: I drive long distances mostly for purpose, not vacations. I...
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.We've driven 75k miles in our EVs, mostly road trips of 1200+ miles each. Everything about our EVe has been superior to the gassy...
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.Exactly this. The retreat US manufacturers are engaging in is wasteful and short-sighted. The protectionism they're enjoying is going to...
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As someone who has taken his SR Lightning on 14 road trips (and about to leave on #15) of more than 1500 miles each, I think this take...
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread đźš— TripleAliners F-150 Lightning Giveaway: Bed Mat & Hood Protector! đźš—.Do it! We did a few years ago and plan on going back. The glaciers are disappearing quickly. Your path would take you right past...
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to Judasports's post in the thread đźš— TripleAliners F-150 Lightning Giveaway: Bed Mat & Hood Protector! đźš— with Like.
Dream road trip vacation would have to be Glacier National Park.
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to NW Ontario Ford Lightning's post in the thread What to do with spare ER batteries - Buy the matching truck? with Like.
In Texas, and other warm places if you don't put the battery inside a conditioned garage or dedicated battery room, then yes you need to...
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread What to do with spare ER batteries - Buy the matching truck?.I'd just buy an off-the-shelf solution. https://www.ampernext.com/products/first-30kw-dc-dc-solar-ev-charger/
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread What to do with spare ER batteries - Buy the matching truck?.One of my after-retirement projects will be to build a ~100 kWh camping trailer. It won’t have a motor on the trailer since I don’t...
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to NW Ontario Ford Lightning's post in the thread What to do with spare ER batteries - Buy the matching truck? with Like.
If you put the battery "on a shelf for five years" it will be scrap by then - batteries slowly discharge over time, and if the voltage...
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread 2021+ Ford F-150 - Steering Column Shifter.I’m about a week away from doing the dial upgrade, but if the column shifter is ever made readily available and affordable, I’ll serious...
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to hturnerfamily's post in the thread Am I the only one that keeps forgetting that I have a Frunk? with Like.
my bed is for temporary needs... my frunk is my new TOOL SHED... I take all my hand tools, electric tools, battery tools, with me. they...
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread Am I the only one that keeps forgetting that I have a Frunk?.We use it for stuff that we don’t want in the cab and also don’t want exposed to the weather.
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to Henry Ford's post in the thread Debate regarding braking, regen, and brake light illumination. with Like.
The brake lights come on at a certain deceleration rate (1.3m/s2 in EU, manufacturer choice in US) or brake pedal application. If you...
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to swngdncr's post in the thread Truck accelerated from stop and rear ended car in front. with Like.
Thanks for the clear explanation.
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to Zprime29's post in the thread How Much Battery Capacity And Range Has My Ford F-150 Lightning Lost After 3 Years and 38,000 Miles? with Like.
I documented this a few years ago. You liked the comment. Ford Nav to an EA DCFC location did cool my battery as I got close. I know it...
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to JMD359's post in the thread What to do with spare ER batteries - Buy the matching truck? with Like.
The Nissan leaf isn’t a very good example and those batteries were primitive small and air cooled so overheating and lack of thermal...
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to MaintGrl's post in the thread 49% of Fatal Accidents Happen at Night with Like.
Um, unless I'm reading it wrong from 8pm to 11:59 pm is NOT half of the 24 hr cycle. Hence the " This means the fatality rate per mile...
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to electricpig's post in the thread How Much Battery Capacity And Range Has My Ford F-150 Lightning Lost After 3 Years and 38,000 Miles? with Like.
Keep in mind all these reported numbers are what is reported by the BMS, and the BMS has been known to be subject to "sway" and...
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread 49% of Fatal Accidents Happen at Night.Some 83% or more of all driving occurs during the day... An even split of fatal accidents between day and night means night driving is...
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread Truck accelerated from stop and rear ended car in front..The BC 1.4 notes are useless. Almost nobody disables lane keep assist. Most just leave it on so it comes on whenever cruise control is...
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread How Much Battery Capacity And Range Has My Ford F-150 Lightning Lost After 3 Years and 38,000 Miles?.That’s about right. The HvLeak Resistance is the key here. Leakage of a couple of volts isn’t a huge issue. In general, BEV...
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to MidAtlanticLightningClub's post in the thread Range? What's the effect on range of various MPH? with Like.
I find that my battery has more capacity than my bladder.
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread What to do with spare ER batteries - Buy the matching truck?.And how do we get in on that kind of deal?
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to astrand1's post in the thread What to do with spare ER batteries - Buy the matching truck? with Like.
I think a better question might be what do you mean you were “given” 2 battery packs? Do you work at a ford store or something? Those...
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to TaxmanHog's post in the thread Truck accelerated from stop and rear ended car in front. with Like.
As I've read this and previous incident's of unintended acceleration, I started the practice of switching cruise control / Blue Cruise...
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread Truck accelerated from stop and rear ended car in front..Pre-collision assist does not activate until speeds are above 3 mph. It doesn’t automatically apply the brakes unless it detects an...
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to Grumpy2's post in the thread How Much Battery Capacity And Range Has My Ford F-150 Lightning Lost After 3 Years and 38,000 Miles? with Like.
This is the most important aspect when reading all of the test data about depth of discharge failure rates we were reading back 2 years ago.
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to Maxx's post in the thread How Much Battery Capacity And Range Has My Ford F-150 Lightning Lost After 3 Years and 38,000 Miles? with Like.
I have been babying my battery a lot more than you have but my SOH is worse at 98%.
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SpaceEVDriver reacted to Maxx's post in the thread How do you use your OBD-II, Car Scanner? with Like.
I have been periodically changing the custom display on the app and sensors I monitor but life gets in the way and my experience with...
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread What to do with spare ER batteries - Buy the matching truck?.The assumption that the battery will need to be replaced first is faulty. The battery will outlast the rest of the vehicle. As a whole...
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread How Much Battery Capacity And Range Has My Ford F-150 Lightning Lost After 3 Years and 38,000 Miles?.Because there's no accuracy indicated with the number gleaned through the OBD-II report and Ford hasn't published any information about...
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SpaceEVDriver replied to the thread How Much Battery Capacity And Range Has My Ford F-150 Lightning Lost After 3 Years and 38,000 Miles?.As of 27 August: SoH: 98.5 Mileage: ~22,000 Battery age: ~23 months DCFC count: >> 100 SoC at home: 95% I haven't run my regular <10% -...