Here is my “Unintelligent” backup power installation
I just went simple if power goes out I plug in the truck. Low cost setup.
Works no problem with the trucks GFI This setup cost me about $1,100.00. I just need to plug truck in and turn it on Pro power. ;) This transfer switch has 10 ciruits...
F-150 Lighting I get 1 mile /Kwh near same as Dual motor CT
This trailer is 37 ft. 8,000 lb. I take my wife and grand kids to local camping parks within 300 miles (1 charge) there are lots of parks to choose from.
Can boondock for a week no problem.
Around $700.00 Reliance Controls 30 Amp 7500W 10-Circuit Indoor Transfer Switch Kit
Model # 310CRK|Store SKU # 1001061741 Canadian Home Depot US unit maybe different.
I took the generator connector plug out of the remote outside box, and installed it in the optional position in the transfer...
That was a very interesting night. We knew the storm was coming, so I setup the charging on the truck to 100%. I plugged in the cable from the truck to the transfer switch in the garage. We waited. Just after dark sure enough the power dropped out. Turned on the truck, turned on the pro...
Hi Ogre
That maybe a good point. They truck is On and locked with all cabin environment controlls off so the battery is being conditioned by truck systems. So it's not completly frozen ?. 200 hours is a rough guess. In the end we had no power for 15 hours. Used 9% from battery.
I just went simple if power goes out I plug in the truck. Low cost setup. 2 x 240 volt 30amp 8 x 120 volt 15 amp curcuits. This cost me a total $1,100.00 CAD. It helped that my panel is in the garage.;)
Keeping the Home Heat and lights on during winter blizzard power outage!!! Calculated 200...
I agree with this line of thought. I think the Cybertruck will start slow compared to the Lightning but will ramp up faster and will deliver more to us the waiting masses.
The proposed incentive would eventually give American buyers a $12,500 US rebate on the purchase of new EVs, but only if the vehicles are produced in the United States.
The Canadian government argues that the incentive threatens decades of co-operation between the two nations in the auto sector...
That is a nice video. But I believe they will be making trailer axles with electric motors that will assist the movement of the trailer. Depending on the number of axles on the trailer this will help the EV pull the trailer. Possibly eliminating the load on the EV. If the batteries in the...
What does a green Ontario license plate mean?
Your Green Vehicle licence plate is a sign of your commitment to a cleaner Ontario. ... HOV lanes are otherwise reserved for vehicles carrying two or more people. HOT lanes are otherwise reserved for single-occupant vehicles with a permit or...
What I found out
See below screen shot for the MTO the Rivian qualifies for green plates. So this would imply the Cybertruck should qualify as well.
The only item that might be a problem is the added statement on the web site that said.
"The following vehicles are not eligible for Green Vehicle...