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My mileage extension fantasy would be integrated solar and batteries in an Airstream/Rivian coordinated design! Maybe make up for the lost range that results from towing.It would be cool to be able to install an extended battery in the gear tunnel some day. I wonder what it would take to attach it to the main electrical system of the Rivian? I could also imagine a battery pack that could be backpacked into the bed of the truck. ā Iām talking 10+ years down the line.
"Wow, TAKE MY MONEY"
?Related PSA, roof racks/rails should *not* be used as anchor points unless it's the only way to keep from rolling over
EVs should also be *FAR* more efficient overloading, since speeds will be low, where ICE are *least* efficient. As evidenced by the Trans America Trail drive.To be fair, there are plenty of overlanding routes out there that require fuel drops AND jerry cans. Until similar range extenders exist for EVs, there will be some routes that will be inaccessible unless the driver is ok using solar panels to gain 30miles range per day. Those routes are certainly what the narrator has in mind.
Me, personally? 300 miles is fine.
Yep. No wasted energy from idling an engine. "Gained" energy from regenerative braking. No efficiency losses from an alternator creating electricity to power stuff like HVAC or refrigeration. Etc. Etc.EVs should also be *FAR* more efficient overloading, since speeds will be low, where ICE are *least* efficient. As evidenced by the Trans America Trail drive.