Electric trucks ? No thank you

[CP]

Like Jackelope said, you can set the charge level in the Ford app so it stops charging at 90%.

That’s a nice feature, my E-moto just charges to 100% or until it’s unplugged.  It’s a relatively simple machine.

I know Zero motorcycles starting limiting the charge level (and hence capacity) of their batteries but offered a 10% to 20% “upgrade” if you pay $$ for a firmware code that unlocks all the battery that you already paid for and have to haul around with you.  I believe Tesla did something similar.  Hopefully customer revolt has, or will, put an end to such nonsense.

[wolfbait]

https://slaynews.com/news/man-electric-ford-ev-truck-family-road-trip/

[Buckjunkie]

FYI - There is a thread on this called Electric Trucks, No Thank You

[jackelope]

Back to the article that the thread was started about…

This guy seems like he bought a screwdriver to do a hammer’s job. I really like that comparison. He seems pissed about the downfalls/limits(for some) that he ignored or failed to learn about before he purchased his truck. That’s dumb and it’s not the truck’s fault or the manufacturer’s fault or the government’s fault or anyone’s fault but his own. EV’s have a place. They’re not for everyone. Another example of someone doing something stupid then trying to pass the blame to someone else. I thought we were against that kind of dumbness.

[andersonjk4]

I don't know about EV battery charging specifically, but Lithium battery charging in general happens in 3 or 4 stages.  The first stage charges the battery at a constant curruent with the voltage increasing.  Once the voltage hits the maximum voltage for the battery, then the charger will switch to a constant voltage charge where the current decreases as the state of charge increases.  Once the battery hits a certain point normally in the 90% to 100% mark, it will switch to a very low current trickle type charge for topping off the battery.  Then some chargers may have a 4th maintianing trickle type stage.  I woould bet a lot of people don't want to sit around for that last 10% that may take as long or longer than the 80% before it, so some manufacturers may just cut the charge at 90%.  Overcharging batteries is when bad things (heat damage or fires) happen.   

[GOcougsHunter]

Back to the article that the thread was started about…

This guy seems like he bought a screwdriver to do a hammer’s job. I really like that comparison. He seems pissed about the downfalls/limits(for some) that he ignored or failed to learn about before he purchased his truck. That’s dumb and it’s not the truck’s fault or the manufacturer’s fault or the government’s fault or anyone’s fault but his own. EV’s have a place. They’re not for everyone. Another example of someone doing something stupid then trying to pass the blame to someone else. I thought we were against that kind of dumbness.

  perfectly said!

[jackelope]

Its all about controlling your liberty and getting more out of your pocket. Government is not your friend but they want you to think they are and want you to turn your life over to them. Don't be fooled by their green scams, I will never by an electric car or truck. I love RVing and traveling all over and I would not be able to do so with an electric Truck. This country is not even close to having an infrastructure to even come close to what these idiots in the Whitehouse wants and they know it. Its all about getting your money.

@smalldog
So it’s the governments fault that this guy didn’t do his homework, bought a vehicle that didn’t fit his needs and is now upset about it? It’s not the guy’s fault for not taking responsibility to learn about what he spent an exorbitant amount of money on? He just did it because someone else told him it was ok and that’s not his fault? Please expand. I can’t wait.

[Cougartail]

Welcome to humanity. Most are weak minded sheep that are easily scared, brainwashed and lead around by their noses.

Stare into the electronic devices. Government and corporations will show you the way to live your life.

Be sure to wear your mask and take our shot our you won't have a life.

Shame on the government for spreading stupidity and him for believing it.

What's  the difference between a used car salesman and a bureaucrat? You expect the salesman to blow smoke.

[NW SURVEYOR]

What an idiot!
The guy's a clown.
He should move to Florida to be closer to his kind.

[smalldog]

Jackelope-     You should read a little closer, its the persons job to do the research. The government we have today are like a car salesman, they will tell you anything to get you to buy into their BS. The world if full of scammers and its up to the buyer to do ( RESEARCH ) before you spend your hard earned money. Can't explain it any clearer

[grizzlyadams]

Also msrp for a lightning starts at $50k. A full load platinum lightning is $95k roughly. So he’s also an idiot for paying $20k or more over Msrp for an electric truck that he “needed for work”.

Why would you buy a truck that won’t make it to your cabin without needing to be charged before you got there? Dumb purchase.

This guy deserves what he got.

I wouldn't buy one at all....EVER! I don't give a rip about the charge or how long it lasts! They'd love everyone to own an electric vehicle so they can shut you down whenever they want.

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[grizzlyadams]

The ONLY reason I am against EV's is simple, to get all the components, you are in the process of destroying the planet!!   Going "green" is at best, Hypocritical  After a EV is done, it become toxic waste. 

Ya it would take decades to get the infrastructure in place, BUT, what is the left doing to make that impossible???  Oh ya, tear out dams, shut down coal and nuclear.  Wind and solar ARE NOT going to be able to meet the needs, beside, after 25 years THEY become toxic waste!!

Yep going green is only about the green going into politicians and lobbyist bank accounts!

Exactly

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[10thmountainarcher]

Also msrp for a lightning starts at $50k. A full load platinum lightning is $95k roughly. So he’s also an idiot for paying $20k or more over Msrp for an electric truck that he “needed for work”.

Why would you buy a truck that won’t make it to your cabin without needing to be charged before you got there? Dumb purchase.

This guy deserves what he got.

I wouldn't buy one at all....EVER! I don't give a rip about the charge or how long it lasts! They'd love everyone to own an electric vehicle so they can shut you down whenever they want.

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If that’s your concern, you can’t buy any newer vehicle.

[grizzlyadams]

Also msrp for a lightning starts at $50k. A full load platinum lightning is $95k roughly. So he’s also an idiot for paying $20k or more over Msrp for an electric truck that he “needed for work”.

Why would you buy a truck that won’t make it to your cabin without needing to be charged before you got there? Dumb purchase.

This guy deserves what he got.

I wouldn't buy one at all....EVER! I don't give a rip about the charge or how long it lasts! They'd love everyone to own an electric vehicle so they can shut you down whenever they want.

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If that’s your concern, you can’t buy any newer vehicle.

Absolutely wrong! I have a 2021 silverado 2500 LTZ and the first thing I had done to it was have every bit of the Onstar disabled.....and yes it can be done and vehicle still operates after removing components required for remote vehicle tracking and operation.

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[10thmountainarcher]

Also msrp for a lightning starts at $50k. A full load platinum lightning is $95k roughly. So he’s also an idiot for paying $20k or more over Msrp for an electric truck that he “needed for work”.

Why would you buy a truck that won’t make it to your cabin without needing to be charged before you got there? Dumb purchase.

This guy deserves what he got.

I wouldn't buy one at all....EVER! I don't give a rip about the charge or how long it lasts! They'd love everyone to own an electric vehicle so they can shut you down whenever they want.

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If that’s your concern, you can’t buy any newer vehicle.

Absolutely wrong! I have a 2021 silverado 2500 LTZ and the first thing I had done to it was have every bit of the Onstar disabled.....and yes it can be done and vehicle still operates after removing components required for remote vehicle tracking and operation.

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What would stop you from doing the same in an electric vehicle? If you’re concerned about the government shutting off vehicles to prevent travel, it would be far more complex than your onstar system. Do you still have GPS?