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Battery prices are falling, so why are electric cars still so expensive? (www.nature.com)

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[–] baldingpudenda@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

My state will allow crazy shit on the road. At this point I'm considering building my own. I've been reading diy car books, and videos online of exocet style cars.

Maybe half scale of regular cars (aussie race cars weight about 600 kg) with an electric crate engine, steel chassis for when huge ass trucks inevitably dont see me. 60 to 80 mile range and just install a 240v 50amp charger at home.

[–] NutinButNet@hilariouschaos.com 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That looks like it would be an awesome build. I’ve thought of the same thing. EVs have changed the game, allowing for much more unconventional vehicles to be made since they’re much less complex in machinery.

[–] baldingpudenda@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Yup. When I saw that it was basically a beefed up golf cart, I knew it was something I could do without worrying about blowing something up.