And performance. Most Evs have forced induction v8 level performance. I know not the point of a wrangler but my 4xe running just electric would toast my old JKs.This is going to sell very well. Let's be honest, the real reason most consumers love EVs is not about the environment, it's about less vehicle maintenance overall. No more going to stealerships for oil changes, fuel filters, leaks, etc.
Less periodic maintenance I agree with. Less maintenance overall I think is yet to be determined. What I don't like is that the maintenance that can be done by average Joe in his garage is shrinking drastically with more and more components being computerized, and EVs take that to he next level.This is going to sell very well. Let's be honest, the real reason most consumers love EVs is not about the environment, it's about less vehicle maintenance overall. No more going to stealerships for oil changes, fuel filters, leaks, etc.
I'm not sure what possible increase in maintenance there cold be, unless I am missing something. I guess the weight could have a negative impact on tires and suspension causing them to be replaced sooner, but no oil, no coolant, brakes should last longer. The long term reliability is yet to be determined, and repairs may be complicated and require specialized equipment, but that is true for about every new vehicle.Less periodic maintenance I agree with. Less maintenance overall I think is yet to be determined. What I don't like is that the maintenance that can be done by average Joe in his garage is shrinking drastically with more and more components being computerized, and EVs take that to he next level.
But I also agree, I think this will sell well. It doesn't look bad... but I doubt we'll see many rolling around with the doors off.
All I see is the shortened Hummer grill.
Brakes will not last longer as the weight of the vehicle will certainly be increased. Also, there will be separate cooling lines in order to maintain the battery temperatures and stop overheating. That coolant will also need serviced at certain intervals. Also, and worst of all, what do you think it will cost to replace those main batteries. Many people have already learned the hard and very expensive way.I'm not sure what possible increase in maintenance there cold be, unless I am missing something. I guess the weight could have a negative impact on tires and suspension causing them to be replaced sooner, but no oil, no coolant, brakes should last longer. The long term reliability is yet to be determined, and repairs may be complicated and require specialized equipment, but that is true for about every new vehicle.
Battery prices are decreasing and many Tesla’s have gone 200,000 miles on the original pack. Battery guaranties are typically 8 years…and most people buying new cars don’t keep them more than 4 or 5 years anyway. Regenerative braking saves the brakes from premature wear and pads a rotors can be sized larger to slow down any additional wear than might occur. EVs have a downside (charging inconvenience and range) but are vastly superior from a maintenance perspective IMHO.Brakes will not last longer as the weight of the vehicle will certainly be increased. Also, there will be separate cooling lines in order to maintain the battery temperatures and stop overheating. That coolant will also need serviced at certain intervals. Also, and worst of all, what do you think it will cost to replace those main batteries. Many people have already learned the hard and very expensive way.
Regenerative braking increases brake life. Coolant would depend on the design but Tesla claims you don't have to change for the life of the vehicle. Others have different intervals.Brakes will not last longer as the weight of the vehicle will certainly be increased. Also, there will be separate cooling lines in order to maintain the battery temperatures and stop overheating. That coolant will also need serviced at certain intervals. Also, and worst of all, what do you think it will cost to replace those main batteries. Many people have already learned the hard and very expensive way.
The girl on the BMX bike in the beginning and the end of the video, is a friend of mines daughter. She got $5k for that shoot, not bad for a 9 year old. Her father is pro BMX'r from UK. Apparently she's very good as well.Did anyone else catch the video? What do you think of the Recon? I'd love to see all the details but I think at first glance it's a good looking vehicle. Hopefully it lives up to the heritage.
Looks like it is part Wrangler, Renegade and the Liberty.