Electric Vehicle Stupidity - Update Post 288

[Kanewpadle]

Many of you know that I work for the DOD. I work at a maintenance shop on a military installation.

Monday I get a call. Two of our service vehicles are going to be replaced. Remove all tools, equipment, and storage. Then bring them to us.

So………….two of the guys come back with nice shiny new 2023 Ford Transit vans.

ELECTRIC ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And nowhere to charge them. Only 108 miles per charge.
UNLOADED!!!!!!!!!!!

Charge at 110V takes 96 hours.

Our government at its finest I tell ya.

 

[arjay]

Cart before the horse lol

 

[Secundius]

As I recall the EV being adopted by the U.S. Military is for support vehicles not actual combat vehicles…


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[Chuck24]

Time for the bunny

 

[Kanewpadle]

Idiots. Three months ago we asked and were told we were getting hybrids. We wanted to know for sure in case we had to install charging stations.

 

[Nevada Ed]

Maybe the Boss man that made the order will take them in trade ?

Such a deal.

 

[Kanewpadle]

As I recall the EV being adopted by the U.S. Military is for support vehicles not actual combat vehicles…


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Another mistake. Bunch of dummies.

But doesn't apply to me. I'm civilian.

 

[Rustyt1953]

To quote Yoda: "surprised, I am not."

 

[Kanewpadle]

To quote Yoda: "surprised, I am not."

I have a few quotes too buddy. But I would get suspended if I did.

 

[ZGrand]

Just saw on tonight's news that GM and Ford have made a deal with Tesla to use their charging stations. Apparently it may require a plug adapter?? (I know nothing about electric vehicle charging). Maybe this will help?

 

[Kanewpadle]

Just saw on tonight's news that GM and Ford have made a deal with Tesla to use their charging stations. Apparently it may require a plug adapter?? (I know nothing about electric vehicle charging). Maybe this will help?

Our electricians are on it. Might take a little while though.

 

[LVSteve]

Charge at 110V takes 96 hours.

Our government at its finest I tell ya.

Guess you'll be using them one at a time for a while. How far do your vans have to go?

 

[Secundius]

Both GM and Ford charging ports will be compatible with Tesla charging ports by 2025! The first US Military EV won't enter service until 2027…


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[Protocall_Design]

Both GM and Ford charging ports will be compatible with Tesla charging ports by 2025! The first US Military EV won't enter service until 2027…
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Looks like your electricians have 4 years to install charging stations...

 

[Secundius]

Looks like your electricians have 4 years to install charging stations...

Tesla plans to more than double their existing charging stations by 2025…


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[ameridaddy]

Maybe the Boss man that made the order will take them in trade ?

Such a deal.

I think the Boss man who ordered them should be made to charge them with a hand cranked generator.

 

[ameridaddy]

Tesla plans to more than double their existing charging stations by 2025…


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Yeah, but who is going to double the grid to supply them?

 

[Exaviator]

Man is the only member of the animal kingdom that elects the most stupid to lead the pack...

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Man is the only member of the animal kingdom that elects the most stupid to lead the pack...

Can't Respond I'd get banned.............

 

[Secundius]

Yeah, but who is going to double the grid to supply them?

I suspect Tesla, who is also looking to invest in the U.S. Power Grid System…


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