In The Demons’ Head: Can Electricity Be The Future?
July 15, 2016
Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of “In The Demons’ Head” Today, we’re going to take a bit of a left turn in terms of what topics I’m talking about. See for the last few months, even before I stared to post regularly again, I used this blog more as a writing-topics of conversation versus things that I wanted to talk about normally, I realized that it’s part of the reason I didn’t post as much. So today, I wanted to take a minute and talk about something I’m sure everyone reading this has seen, or heard about; The concept of the electric vehicle.
July 15, 2016
Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of “In The Demons’ Head” Today, we’re going to take a bit of a left turn in terms of what topics I’m talking about. See for the last few months, even before I stared to post regularly again, I used this blog more as a writing-topics of conversation versus things that I wanted to talk about normally, I realized that it’s part of the reason I didn’t post as much. So today, I wanted to take a minute and talk about something I’m sure everyone reading this has seen, or heard about; The concept of the electric vehicle.
Now I can hear you asking yourself, Kyle, that’s nothing new so why start talking about it now? That’s because early last month Can-Am, and BRP revealed that for 2017 they are planning an all electric Spyder concept model. Now, I’ll admit that at first I was very intrigued by the premise of the vehicle but as I watched the video touting it’s release I stared to realize that maybe this electric concept vehicle wasn’t the way to go after all. Hence, why I decided now was a good time to write this particular post.
Now I could break apart the video but if you don’t have an interest in Can-Am’s then what would be the honest point? Instead, I want to talk a little about the evolution of the electric concept vehicle because let’s be honest it has come a long way. In the original days you had vehicles that would sometimes explode because of overuse, or the battery getting too hot. That deemed the cars unsafe. Then you had a massive price point that basically turned away anyone who didn’t have wads of hundred-dollar bills shoved up their ass. Then finally, You had the issue of how far can a vehicle go on a charge, and what is the recharge rate.
Fast forward a few years, Problems 1 and 2 seem to be solved. You don’t hear about the vehicles exploding nearly as much as you once did. Plus the price point, thanks in part to hybrid technology if I had to guess has went down not a ton but a little bit which has in fact made it more affordable for your typical consumer. In fact, as a guy who works in a shop regularly, I can tell you that hybrid electric cars at the very least have seen an increase in buyers.
But, problem three still seems to be lingering it’s ugly head. Here’s the issue, and it’s really the same concept no matter how you look at it. The battery that powers the vehicles movement, still has to be recharged regularly. That regular recharge takes upward of 4 hours. The problem there is that most people, especially with motorcycles will go much further then 120 miles at a time. Hell, last weekend I rode 250 miles one way. So provided that it’s a 4 hour charge, you’re talking about doubling my time of travel.
I’m not saying that electric is a bad idea by any means. I think it has a great concept, it’s better for the environment if done correctly, and would cut down on the amount of oil and gas that we use which is a good thing right? But, especially in America people’s lack of patience and desire to get everywhere quick will keep the electric vehicle from taking off, that’s just my theory though and I could be very wrong.
So, what do you think? Do you think that electric vehicles are the way of the future? Or are we stuck trying to develop a more formidable end of the renewable energy train? Sound off in the comments below and let me know what you think. In the meantime, be sure to follow me on both Twitter and Facebook. Also, sign up for the mailing list and be sure not to miss out on any of the updates and free things that the list gets exclusively. Until the next time you want to take a trip through the gates of hell and into the demon’s head, I’m Kyle Robinson wishing you a safe trip to the surface.
Now I could break apart the video but if you don’t have an interest in Can-Am’s then what would be the honest point? Instead, I want to talk a little about the evolution of the electric concept vehicle because let’s be honest it has come a long way. In the original days you had vehicles that would sometimes explode because of overuse, or the battery getting too hot. That deemed the cars unsafe. Then you had a massive price point that basically turned away anyone who didn’t have wads of hundred-dollar bills shoved up their ass. Then finally, You had the issue of how far can a vehicle go on a charge, and what is the recharge rate.
Fast forward a few years, Problems 1 and 2 seem to be solved. You don’t hear about the vehicles exploding nearly as much as you once did. Plus the price point, thanks in part to hybrid technology if I had to guess has went down not a ton but a little bit which has in fact made it more affordable for your typical consumer. In fact, as a guy who works in a shop regularly, I can tell you that hybrid electric cars at the very least have seen an increase in buyers.
But, problem three still seems to be lingering it’s ugly head. Here’s the issue, and it’s really the same concept no matter how you look at it. The battery that powers the vehicles movement, still has to be recharged regularly. That regular recharge takes upward of 4 hours. The problem there is that most people, especially with motorcycles will go much further then 120 miles at a time. Hell, last weekend I rode 250 miles one way. So provided that it’s a 4 hour charge, you’re talking about doubling my time of travel.
I’m not saying that electric is a bad idea by any means. I think it has a great concept, it’s better for the environment if done correctly, and would cut down on the amount of oil and gas that we use which is a good thing right? But, especially in America people’s lack of patience and desire to get everywhere quick will keep the electric vehicle from taking off, that’s just my theory though and I could be very wrong.
So, what do you think? Do you think that electric vehicles are the way of the future? Or are we stuck trying to develop a more formidable end of the renewable energy train? Sound off in the comments below and let me know what you think. In the meantime, be sure to follow me on both Twitter and Facebook. Also, sign up for the mailing list and be sure not to miss out on any of the updates and free things that the list gets exclusively. Until the next time you want to take a trip through the gates of hell and into the demon’s head, I’m Kyle Robinson wishing you a safe trip to the surface.