Well, I think from engineering point of view is the most reliable solution, than using galvanic connection. Considering the high currents required for charging, any galvanic connector will require either to be golden or silver plated to be have a high reliability. The well designed inductive connector has an affordable loss, but its reliability is lifetime, especially for public chargers. So I agree with this concept as long as it is used in close proximity, with minimal loss
the volt really doesnt get 300 mpg or w.e. thats basically saying giving an electric car an mpg rating. yea it does use a gas engine but technically that shit only gets 40 to a charge.
I don't care how long it takes for an EV to charge up so long as the charger's submersible in a fish tank like the one here 0:51 and I have that corny 90s soundtrack playing in the background the whole time it takes to fill up.
What the hell? Inductive charging system MIGHT be safer than 2, 3 or 4 direct contact charging, BUT... IT IS VERY WASTEFUL AND LOSSY. This is designed to diminish the power from the wall, to your car, FURTHER REDUCING THE EFFICIENCY of the vehicle. So out of say, 4,500 watts to the car, its probably drawing like 6,000 or or 7,000 at the wall.
Funny you should say that, since the RAV4-EV also uses an inductive paddle charger that is very similar to the one GM used. (Toyota's is a smaller paddle than the GM one)
The EV-1 also had an available "convenience charger" that was a small portable unit that could plug in and charge (slowly) from 120v.
I agree that a very important part of any EV is the ability to charge from all available sources.
Well, I think from engineering point of view is the most reliable solution, than using galvanic connection. Considering the high currents required for charging, any galvanic connector will require either to be golden or silver plated to be have a high reliability. The well designed inductive connector has an affordable loss, but its reliability is lifetime, especially for public chargers. So I agree with this concept as long as it is used in close proximity, with minimal loss
oldies72 2 months ago
the volt really doesnt get 300 mpg or w.e. thats basically saying giving an electric car an mpg rating. yea it does use a gas engine but technically that shit only gets 40 to a charge.
yesssigotmail 10 months ago
I don't care how long it takes for an EV to charge up so long as the charger's submersible in a fish tank like the one here 0:51 and I have that corny 90s soundtrack playing in the background the whole time it takes to fill up.
DeLorean4 1 year ago
GM 'was" adavance way back then where are they now
12 years behind the japanese
the Volt still a science project if it ever comes out in 2 years on its unproven untested technology
emforty2 3 years ago 4
300th view. RIP EV1
min47pgl 3 years ago
What the hell? Inductive charging system MIGHT be safer than 2, 3 or 4 direct contact charging, BUT... IT IS VERY WASTEFUL AND LOSSY. This is designed to diminish the power from the wall, to your car, FURTHER REDUCING THE EFFICIENCY of the vehicle. So out of say, 4,500 watts to the car, its probably drawing like 6,000 or or 7,000 at the wall.
mrjustin5 3 years ago 2
This is stupid. My Toyota RAV4-EV plugs into any outlet, any place, either 240 or 120, just like an RV.
GM is STUPID.
liveoilfree 4 years ago 6
Funny you should say that, since the RAV4-EV also uses an inductive paddle charger that is very similar to the one GM used. (Toyota's is a smaller paddle than the GM one)
The EV-1 also had an available "convenience charger" that was a small portable unit that could plug in and charge (slowly) from 120v.
I agree that a very important part of any EV is the ability to charge from all available sources.
ManRayDali 4 years ago 2
liveoilfree's 240-120 charging system is different... take a look at his videos; they're very interesting.
fullerjames12901 4 years ago
This is not stupid.
It worked via induction, why not, if you have one standard, so that every car uses the same "plug" or paddle.
One of your RAV4-Evs has a paddle slot too.
It makes more clear that GM was very stupid to k.
Now GM is in big trouble, no one wants their gas guzzlers anymore...
CAESARbonds 3 years ago