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<blockquote data-quote="Magnetoman" data-source="post: 172358" data-attributes="member: 2806"><p>I've ignored this thread until now, because the issue of EVs is too complex to be illuminated by discussions that are light on facts. The complex technical problems associated with making appropriate electric motors, batteries, power grid changes, charging stations, etc. are electrical engineering in nature. It happens that a few days ago the IEEE published a 49-page e-book, "The EV Transition Explained," for its members that is the result of an 18-month effort by a long-time electrical engineer and contributing editor to IEEE Spectrum to understand and explain the technical issues, augmenting his own expertise by seeking experts on the materials, mining, governmental and sociological issues.</p><p></p><p>There's a lot of information in the book to digest so I haven't finished reading it yet, but I have read enough to be comfortable with the objectivity and thoroughness of the author. Whether you are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to own an EV, or bitterly opposed to them under all circumstances, the titles and sub-titles of the chapters provide useful insight into the range of challenges faced in converting from IC to EV.</p><p></p><p>The EV Transition Explained (IEEE, 2023), by Robert N. Charette</p><p></p><p>Preface: The Staggering Scale of the EV Transition</p><p>One engineer's quest to wrap his mind round the challenges ahead</p><p></p><p>Introduction: The EV Transition is Harder than Anyone Thinks</p><p>Clueless policymakers, skeptical consumers, greedy automakers -- and the tech isn't ready either</p><p></p><p>Chapter 1: Overview</p><p>A deep dive into the engineering challenges of making and supporting electric vehicles at scale</p><p></p><p>Chapter 2: Battery Challenges</p><p>Batteries expose supply-chain and skills gaps</p><p></p><p>Chapter 3: Can the Grid Cope</p><p>Palo Alto offers a glimpse at the challenges municipalities and utilities face</p><p></p><p>Chapter 4: Charger Infrastructure</p><p>How many, where, and who pays?</p><p></p><p>Chapter 5: Creating a Market for EVs</p><p>Converting Gasoline Superusers</p><p>Making chargers ubiquitous is only part of the challenge</p><p></p><p>Chapter 6: Convincing Consumers to Buy EVs</p><p>How range, affordability, reliability, and behavioral changes figure into purchase decisions</p><p></p><p>Chapter 7 Local Policies Shape Global Competition</p><p>From Hainan Province to California, cities, states, and regions set an aggressive agenda</p><p></p><p>Chapter 8: The Carrot or the Stick?</p><p>Policymakers differ on how to incentivize automakers and consumers</p><p></p><p>Chapter 9: Policy Roadblocks</p><p>How bureaucracy and public opposition could stymie efforts to support EVs at scale</p><p></p><p>Chapter 10: Reshaping Labor Markets</p><p>Millions of automotive, energy, and mining jobs will be created … and destroyed</p><p></p><p>Chapter 11: Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea</p><p>Unless people change their behaviors, we won't hit 2050 net-zero emissions targets</p><p></p><p>Chapter 12: The Aftershocks of the EV Transition Could Be Ugly</p><p>To avoid unintended consequences, bring realism to the table</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Magnetoman, post: 172358, member: 2806"] I've ignored this thread until now, because the issue of EVs is too complex to be illuminated by discussions that are light on facts. The complex technical problems associated with making appropriate electric motors, batteries, power grid changes, charging stations, etc. are electrical engineering in nature. It happens that a few days ago the IEEE published a 49-page e-book, "The EV Transition Explained," for its members that is the result of an 18-month effort by a long-time electrical engineer and contributing editor to IEEE Spectrum to understand and explain the technical issues, augmenting his own expertise by seeking experts on the materials, mining, governmental and sociological issues. There's a lot of information in the book to digest so I haven't finished reading it yet, but I have read enough to be comfortable with the objectivity and thoroughness of the author. Whether you are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to own an EV, or bitterly opposed to them under all circumstances, the titles and sub-titles of the chapters provide useful insight into the range of challenges faced in converting from IC to EV. The EV Transition Explained (IEEE, 2023), by Robert N. Charette Preface: The Staggering Scale of the EV Transition One engineer's quest to wrap his mind round the challenges ahead Introduction: The EV Transition is Harder than Anyone Thinks Clueless policymakers, skeptical consumers, greedy automakers -- and the tech isn't ready either Chapter 1: Overview A deep dive into the engineering challenges of making and supporting electric vehicles at scale Chapter 2: Battery Challenges Batteries expose supply-chain and skills gaps Chapter 3: Can the Grid Cope Palo Alto offers a glimpse at the challenges municipalities and utilities face Chapter 4: Charger Infrastructure How many, where, and who pays? Chapter 5: Creating a Market for EVs Converting Gasoline Superusers Making chargers ubiquitous is only part of the challenge Chapter 6: Convincing Consumers to Buy EVs How range, affordability, reliability, and behavioral changes figure into purchase decisions Chapter 7 Local Policies Shape Global Competition From Hainan Province to California, cities, states, and regions set an aggressive agenda Chapter 8: The Carrot or the Stick? Policymakers differ on how to incentivize automakers and consumers Chapter 9: Policy Roadblocks How bureaucracy and public opposition could stymie efforts to support EVs at scale Chapter 10: Reshaping Labor Markets Millions of automotive, energy, and mining jobs will be created … and destroyed Chapter 11: Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea Unless people change their behaviors, we won't hit 2050 net-zero emissions targets Chapter 12: The Aftershocks of the EV Transition Could Be Ugly To avoid unintended consequences, bring realism to the table [/QUOTE]
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