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by WallabyEV 1292 days ago
See, this is why the NEV class of vehicle was legislated into existence before the technology was able to capitalize on the potential. That's how I pulled disparate parts together and also solve a lot of problems relating to transition.

First, smaller cars, smaller batteries. Still can have ICE vehicles for range. Smaller cars help density, 2 Wallaby EV cars are designed to fit in one US garage space (other models may be larger).

Second, the UTV class will employ upgradeable solar panels for replacement as technology mandates - no OTA stuff, just a few hex screws probably and some plugs. Like modifying an RC car.

Third, we can't get away from energy density problems at scale with EV even trying to supplement with solar, and I'm thinking about making EV UTVs that are off-grid self-supporting as long as the generator system (sold separately, also useful in other applications) is brought along.

Fourth, the Wallaby EV system is not aiming to penetrate high-dollar households with the discretionary income to make changes of this nature - the transition clients need to save money on gas, car insurance, and then they can afford electricity and heat and maybe some school supplies. This is the real world and these folks need help and are #1 to benefit from getting away from petroleum. Cost fluctuations, being in a ghetto where the gas is a dollar more than 2 zip codes away, food desert issues, urban density...all these are the natural habitat of the Wallaby EV.

Fifth, the grid in Texas recently had trouble coping with a giant storm which fortunately my hospital grid location saved me from freeze issues, and it's still an issue. Until mentally incompetent grand-sitters get out of the way, it's not even worth talking about potential fixes. This has to be grassroots, not top down.

Tesla already tried top down. The build quality is embarrassing. Also on the top end a Focus ST will catch a Model S easily at anything starting over 90 mph. Smoked by a $15,000 used car. The Wallaby EV racer on the other hand will likely require a fighter pilot G-suit because of the active aero and tricks I have up my sleeve (all thanks to EV plug and play type concepts).

I am so excited about the future I actually spent real money for a change to setup the structure to house the pages and pages of business plans, roles, materials, and logistics to make it work. Great USA jobs for USA employees making something start-to-finish with USA materials. My ultimate middle finger to the legacy of Steve Jobs.