Awesome! Wireless charging EVs!!

[9zero1790]

Those need to be like gas stations , not brand loyal , I wana charge my ERanger (ima call him Sparky) out in the middle of nowhere, that F'n plug better fit or no damn jeep is gona use it either...

oh man i did not think of what a pain it will be if different branded charge stations and different manufactures ev have different connections. imagine this thing for cars at all the corners and for the heeps in the outdoors.... except much larger cables . geez.

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[NWRanger]

Most people here are missing the point;
The OP mentioned this was posted a “joke”… not sure why everyone is up in arms?
There is a fine print on the OPs picture that clearly states; “concept charging station shown”.
Jeep has made it know they are working on deploying charging stations at trailheads such as WhyNot21 posted:

OP, can you link where you got that pic from? Looks like a poor Photoshop to me.

Jeep did announce remote charging networks over a year ago, but they look nothing like what was shared.

Notice the roof? That’s a solar panel. So yes, it’s possible for a wireless charging station (wireless here meaning not connected to the grid).

Jeep is sticking to there audience (off-road/exploration vehicles).
Disclaimer; bit of a Jeep fanboy, it’s what I had before the Ranger.

If I were a potential EV shopper, who was also in the market for a Jeep/ off-road oriented vehicle. (Ranger Lighting Tremor anyone?) Yes, this would appeal to me. The assurance I could “top-off” before an after my excursion before taking the trek home would be comforting. And, as a consumer, not feel overlooked in the transition to BEVs.

Am I worried about them cluttering up Trails and Outdoor recreation areas?No. Keyword here is trailheads. Most of the time there is already some type of Man-made infrastructure here (large parking lots, restrooms, etc).

Overall, I feel like each automaker, (Ford, GM, Stellantis, Tesla) is focusing on different consumer needs/ lifestyles - which is great, competition is beneficial for the consumer IMO.


Not sure where/why the conversation of how BEVs are worse the environment came from in this thread but here’s my 2¢;
At this time do I see bevs as “greener”? NO!
Especially when you factor in extra mining for battery materials, etc.

In the long run, as the grid also transitions to more sustainable energy and perhaps more of those batteries get recycled (less materials come out of the ground)- then yes. I can see a lot of positives for ?.

At this time, I am not ready to commit to a BEV- if I had the right living situation (currently in an apartment) and the resources ($) I would LOVE a Mach-E. I would however consider a plug-in hybrid - kinda wish they offered the Ranger as one, probably won’t be long. Best of both worlds IMO (depending on how much you drive daily you could use 0 gas and still have the combustion engine for backup on longer trips) Keep in mind, I live in the PNW where most of our energy is hydroelectric-

All that said, I feel fortunate to be able to witness this transition and seeing how things progress; I read an article the other day about Ford investing into research for 5- minute charge to 80% with promising results to possibly be to the market in the next few years.

Just like the transition to ICE however many years ago from horse drawn carriages; there will be naysayers and critics.
Also comparing to many years ago, The benefits for change are similar (cleaner, more efficient, quieter, more reliable, less smelly etc). But all that’s not to say there won’t be growing pains and set backs, can you imagine how hard it was to find a gas station back then? Or how many arms were lost from those hand crank starters?! Top speed of 15 MPH?!?

Probably the longest post I’ve ever written anywhere, so to summarize :

Everyone chill ?
No judgement to either party;
Have/ want an EV? Cool! Will you let me take it for a spin?!

ICE for life? Cool! Maybe I’m missing part of the equation, fill me in please.

Happy Sunday everyone ?

 

[Sanctus Rimor]

So....where is the power coming from? Did they just dig a trench across the desert to "nowhere"? No overhead lines? This stuff aint free. THINK PEOPLE, PLEASE THINK! Electric is produced many ways, but current/voltage is maintained by big spinning things...then power is transferred over wires to other things that plug into things that spin things....kinda simple...so, yeah, it's not me being stupid. Those that don't understand this at a very basic level would be the ignorant ones. Those that just choose to buy the hype without any curiosity as to where the damn electricity comes from would be the stupid ones.

I know electricity works. Obviously (does it really need to be stated?) the charging station will be conned to the grid somehow. It's not like they can bean down electricity from satellites.

 

[UnregistredHypercam2]

I dunno man, I had a Volt I absolutely loved that thing. All the EV haters need to drive one and maybe they would understand the appeal,, and all the EV lovers need to educate themselves that there is nothing any more environmentally friendly about EVs than a regular car. Moving a vehicle either by electricity or fossil fuel is gonna have a broad impact on the environment, don't try and tell me otherwise.

One thing I loved the Volt specifically, besides the ability to drive it all day without range anxiety, was the lack of general maintenance it needed. Oil changes, air filters and brakes etc were very low maintenance.

As well, the operating cost per mile was significantly lower than my wife's Cruze over the same period of ownership, based on similar platforms.

Any mention of EV's on this forum usually turns into this. Apparently there's a vocal subset of Ranger owners who think EV's gaining popularity will be doomsday

 

[Sanctus Rimor]

[QUOTE="NWRanger]

Notice the roof? That’s a solar panel. So yes, it’s possible for a wireless charging station (wireless here meaning not connected to the grid).

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Nowhere does itmention the stations will not be connected to the grid, or self supportive./sustaining. Solar panel roof...yeah, it's possible. But seriously, what is that pane going to charge? One vehicle- and how long will THAT take, let alone multiple vehicles?

And that's not the definition of wireless charging. If that jeep was parked over a pad, and no cord,...that's wireless charging.

 

[dtech]

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Any mention of EV's on this forum usually turns into this. Apparently there's a vocal subset of Ranger owners who think EV's gaining popularity will be doomsday

or much worse than doomsday they might even be forced to drive one.......someday

 

[UnregistredHypercam2]

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or much worse than doomsday they might even be forced to drive one.......someday

 

[Sanctus Rimor]

I'm not opposed to EV, but cost, range, charging time... I don't see anything there to sway me. I did, however, just buy a new eMTB, and I'm lovin' it!

And I do question how much cleaner yjey are, when ypu retake I to account the whole process-manufacture, lithium miming, powering the charging stations...

 

[UnregistredHypercam2]

I'm not opposed to EV, but cost, range, charging time... I don't see anything there to sway me. I did, however, just buy a new eMTB, and I'm lovin' it!

And I do question how much cleaner yjey are, when ypu retake I to account the whole process-manufacture, lithium miming, powering the charging stations...

It's a double edged sword. Too many on one side of the EV spectrum think they're the greatest thing since sliced bread and have 0 emissions. Too many on the other side just like to poke holes in EV's and say they'll never work.

The market is clearly trending towards EV's and Rome wasn't built in a day. Sustainability on the creation and destruction of batteries, expanding the capabilities of the power grid, etc. are all things that need to happen before widespread adoption of EV's, but this is how we get there.

I'm sure if you told a Pony Express rider about the earliest versions of IC motor vehicles, they'd just laugh and ask why they'd wait to do that when they could just switch to a new horse every few miles.

 

[SigOris]

Dog? That’s a dog??? I thought it was a monkey

“ The Science “ now says you can “ Identify “ anything you want as anything you want. doing so completes your “ Woke “ certification ?

 

[SigOris]

Wow! Lighten up, man! My God!

This was meant to be a J O K E ! I thought it was silly as hell that they actually showed a sqeaky clean charging station in a location that is the most unlikely place to ever find one.....not even in a hundred years. If you are aware of the electric transmissuon/distribution infrastructure (which i happen to be), this just comes across as the silliest selling ploy ever and it is embarrassing as a human being to think that anyone would look at this and get any increased sense of confidence in this EV crap being forced down or throats by this. And the disclaimer at the bottom made this even more hilarious.

... so to recap...IT WAS A JOKE....get it now?

What you missed is that the charging station gets it power wirelessly ?

 

[MIBuckeye]

Well. It started as a joke.....but....Really wonder why people that are founded in reality are labeled as "naysayers"....

For me. I just think it's funny how ignorant folks go "all-in" and lap up this whole "some-day" thing...then become the watchdogs for those asking questions and expecting that the scientific method be followed to label and try to cancel their questions and concerns.

It's like watching the Jetsons to me. Forget about capabilites for a moment. I truly believe that we could turn the earth in an opposite rotation if we really wanted to. I just believe that using the whole "green" myth to push EVs is what messes this whole conversation up. If the new tech is good, then why isn't it? Why do folks need to "force" others to adopt inferior situations while it matures? For those that are willing to accept the risks for themselves, go for it! Power to you! It might work for you. But to force others to accept risks because you want your half-baked idea to be the rule of the land, is simply not the way to move forward as a species. So build it, invest your money and risk your own losses/gains for it. Love it. Enjoy it. When it works for others, they will join in. Don't use the power of the government to push it prematurely. If it works, then it will flourish.

Believe me, the electric industry is on edge right now with the promises of the politicians and the adoption of an "electric-everything" mentality. It's not as simple as saying Ford will be able to provide an 80% charge in 5 minutes by 2025....can the grid support it is the real question.

Right now (and into the foreseeable future), with the constraints being placed on the industry (no coal, no gas, etc) the grid will not support the expected demand. Electric production by gas will be the primary power source for variable demand for the next 40 years at least. Not to mention there are serious converging interests between grid reliability and security and demand going on that would take hours to explain that are components of reality that most folks take for granted. Fortunately there are some real good people working in the background dealing with these issues for y'all.

So my joke turned into a rant about folks not being very curious about how electricity is made and distributed... not what I intended, but it is what it is.

 

[dtech]

Any mention of EV's on this forum usually turns into this. Apparently there's a vocal subset of Ranger owners who think EV's gaining popularity will be doomsday

Did a search and oddly enough couldn't find any word that describes fear of EVs, but in the process did find there are at least 400 recognized phobias, only thing that somewhat applies is range anxiety - but this is not all exclusive to EVs as whenever I go on a trip with the wife in remote areas and she sees gas gauge even approaching 1/4 tank she suffers a range anxiety attack, admit I have occasionally and cruelly driven until the low fuel warning light appears, also admit that growing up I would catch flies and throw them into a spider web in our garage and watch the massive spider emerge and do a number on them, never tore the wings off of them though so today I can live with myself and somehow the wife still does as well.

Link below from JD Powers provides tips to mitigate range anxiety as folks have previously mentioned fear of being stranded in EV discussions, hope that helps those with range anxiety if not I'm sure there will be trained psychologists to address this in the near future.

https://www.jdpower.com/cars/shopping-guides/what-is-range-anxiety-with-electric-vehicles

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[RANGER_MARC]

No words here other than I just saw this on a commercial...

Are customers this STUPID!

The operative word, written below in tiny and blurry letters, is "concept"!

 

[Dr. Zaius]

No words here other than I just saw this on a commercial...

Are customers this STUPID!

The biggest problem I see here is the Jeep aspect.

I no longer go on "Jeep" trail rides because lately they seem to always end up with about 4 trail rigs and dozens of Angry-Eyed Mall Crawlers that basically turns into a traffic jam in the woods whenever an obstacle is encountered.

If that were really set up somewhere out on the trail, there'd be about 40 Wranglers and Gladiators awaiting their turn to use it.

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