XPost: can.politics, tor.general, ont.politics   
   From: "@nyet.ca   
      
   >> And Teslas use batteries that last for 15 years.   
   >> Try that with gas-powered vehicles.   
   >   
   > With a range, as reported by the EPA, of 426km for the version with the   
   > $10,000 (US) battery upgrade ... with about 8 km of range for every hour   
   > of charging at a 110v outlet.   
      
      
   Kim Dobranski posting as M.I.Wakefield wrote:   
   > So to drive 850 km at 100 kph would take 8.5 hours of driving, and 52   
   > hours of charging.   
      
   Sounds like you've been quoting from the faulty Wakefieldpedia again,   
   instead of Wikipedia . . . .   
   __________________________________   
   Wikipedia   
      
   An 85 kW·h battery was rated at 320 miles (510 km), assuming a constant   
   speed of 55 mph.   Range   (Tesla Motors) 	300 mi (480 km)   
      
   Charging times vary depending on the battery pack's state-of-charge, its   
   overall capacity, the available voltage, and the available circuit   
   breaker amperage.   
      
    From a 120 volt/15 amp household outlet, the range increases by 5 miles   
   (8 km) for every hour of charging.   
      
    From a 10 kW, NEMA 14-50 240 V/50 A outlet (like those used by RVs),   
   the charge rate is 31 miles (50 km) per hour.   
   So, overnight, while someone sleeps:  8 hours would give the vehicle   
   nearly its full range:  250 miles.   
      
   Using Tesla's 20 kW, 240 V High Power Wall Connector increases the rate   
   to 62 miles (100 km) per hour if the car is configured with twin   
   chargers (20 kW).   
   With this system, the car would be recharged to its 320-mile capacity   
   within 5 hours.   
      
   So much for your bullshit, Wakefield/Dobranski.  Mind you, Greg Carr   
   will certainly back you on your bullshit again.  Lucky you.   
      
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