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Electric Snowmobile
- Thread starter sweeperguy
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Same as with electric cars...the range needs to be same as a current snowmobile and charging time needs to be the same as filling with gas. I think someday soon they will get to this technology.
Instead of paying for “x” gallons of gas, we will be paying for “x” KWs of electric..
No more clutches / belts to worry about..
Ski Doo guys will be most excited because they will never have to worry about blowing a belt again! lol
Instead of paying for “x” gallons of gas, we will be paying for “x” KWs of electric..
No more clutches / belts to worry about..
Ski Doo guys will be most excited because they will never have to worry about blowing a belt again! lol
Not sure how many of you guys have been following the Alta Redshift mx bike..I am real close to buying one. In the case of a mx bike the range and charge time are not as critical. The bike only needs to last a moto and then back to the pits for a charge in between races.
For me the Alta is attractive because I can build a mx track on my land without upsetting the neighbors with noise.
My only concern right now is that Harley Davidson just bought a large stake in Alta- with HDs crappy reputation I am concerned they will ruin the company and put them out of business quickly..
For me the Alta is attractive because I can build a mx track on my land without upsetting the neighbors with noise.
My only concern right now is that Harley Davidson just bought a large stake in Alta- with HDs crappy reputation I am concerned they will ruin the company and put them out of business quickly..
am I Just not seeing things right, but NO front shocks? on this thing I can see?
62 mile range on a charge< add in COLD temps and I bet that drops as time goes by
I guess if you ride in your yard , it can be a OK toy, but for now I don't see it as a real option for a trail sled!
62 mile range on a charge< add in COLD temps and I bet that drops as time goes by
I guess if you ride in your yard , it can be a OK toy, but for now I don't see it as a real option for a trail sled!
sweeperguy
Active member
am I Just not seeing things right, but NO front shocks? on this thing I can see?
62 mile range on a charge< add in COLD temps and I bet that drops as time goes by
I guess if you ride in your yard , it can be a OK toy, but for now I don't see it as a real option for a trail sled!
Article claims sled can maintain this range to -30c. Battery technology is advancing very fast these days, so range will increase. I think that since they already have the weight in proportion to current sleds, and cost similar to current sleds. If this platform is accepted by consumers at all. The cost will decrease, range will increase. I'm sure it'll take 20 years for all manufacturers to get on board, but I think this is a heck of a first step.
Doo already has a proto type electric sled they are working with. I would guess other mfr's have as well. I believe the Doo was shown in one of the mags, not that long ago. Poo was out with a electric UTV 9 years ago. The Poo dealer we work with has sold many. Battery capacity, travel range, is the problem as of now. But the development of "new" high capacity, fast charge, small sized battery tech is going at hyper speed right now. The development process and the time period of this, will surprise us all imo. Solar panels/reflectors are on the same high speed development course in size, and efficiency. Electric vehicles of all kinds are on the way. Telsa has a semi tractor on the road already, and orders for many. UPS has electric vehicles in use now. Don't blink, and stay tuned in!!!
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Tracker
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we are there now
T
Tracker
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Until my cell phone can last longer than 6 hours, I'll keep my gas engine.
you still using a BRICK PHONE too? theres guys like you that are still waiting for a better reception phone and still rely on a brick phone....too funny dude
you still using a BRICK PHONE too? theres guys like you that are still waiting for a better reception phone and still rely on a brick phone....too funny dude
I phone 8 here..........by far an old brick.
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Tracker
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I phone 8 here..........by far an old brick.
with a 6 hour lasting charge only...do we need a BS meter here? LMAO
snobuilder
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I imagine the aftermarket companies are working on a longer cord?
WorkHardPlayHrd
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They can work on helping all the bars and hotels in upper Michigan and Northern Wisconsin with installing charging stations to.
snobuilder
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Telsa electric semi tractor can haul 80,000#, 500 miles on a charge. It's coming!!!
Yes, but 40,000# is the battery pack!
you still using a BRICK PHONE too? theres guys like you that are still waiting for a better reception phone and still rely on a brick phone....too funny dude
old c ell phones did have better reception. nokia 5160 was the only phone that could get reception at my cabin. this new junk is horse dung as far as reception.
it will be some time before batteries are where they need to be and even longer before the cost is a reality for consumer toys