• AA5B@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    The problem is you can’t efficiently electrify a vehicle designed for fossil fuels. The requirements differ too much.

    Actually EV conversions were common before we got intentionally designed EVs and the original Tesla roadster was built on a standard Lotus body and frame, but luckily we’re beyond that now.

    You can still choose to electrify a vehicle now but you get poor performance and range, unbalanced handling, and pay way too much for a mediocre vehicle. It’s bot worth it

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      2 years ago

      They mean at the design/manufacturing level, not retrofitting.

      They mean just creat a simple ev car with only the needed designs to house the battery, controller and electric motor(s).

      They mean discard all ideas of “futuristic” interiors, techs, or anything. Just build a modest car with an electric powerplant and battery storage. Then stop.

      Fire any designer who tells you AI could improve the product.