Technology ConnectionsOkay, I just want to point out that if you have been considering an electric car, I would really consider doing that quickly because things do not look good re: oil availability and cost.
Used EVs are currently a screaming deal. I have a feeling this will not be the case for too much longer.
I'm kind of just farting around the house today, so why not I turn this into and ask me anything?
If anyone out there has serious and sincere questions about what they need to use an EV, please ask away.
Richard "mtfnpy" Harman (he/him)@techconnectify.bsky.social I saw mention (not sure if this is true) that some bi-directional EV manufacturers are _limiting_ how much you can draw from a car as V2H/V2G, and I'm struggling to understand why they would do that?
(I'm in the market for a bi-di sedan now, but the Enphase charger I want isn't out yet, so now I'm strongly considering a hybrid)
Joe Mansfield@xabean @techconnectify.bsky.social
VW has set a limit for my ID.3 to 10MWhr or 4000 hours of V2G use. After that it’s disabled.
That’s equivalent to about 50 thousand km of driving. I assume that’s a battery warranty thing because provided you use an approved bidirectional charger that V2G use doesn’t affect the 8yr 160k km standard battery warranty.
Kinda academic for me, Bi-directional charging is not yet available in Ireland as no chargers are compliant with our wiring standards yet.
Bluewall 
@techconnectify.bsky.social Just wanted to say hi and to say a I love your videos and your humour. That's all, have a nice day.
KeithWM@techconnectify.bsky.social I like to go camping in the summer, usually to some site with swimming facilities. Is it necessary I wear my swimming trunks while I drive there? This is not a sincere question, but soo many EV questions are more or less this.
lovesick junkiecries in apartment dweller
gang i appreciate all your help but i dont think im gonna be able to get away with running an extension cable across the street
babble encat@techconnectify.bsky.social got a used Nissan Leaf, partly because of your video about renewable vs. disposable energy. Only had it a few days but loving it. I can drive around town a bunch and trickle charge overnight in the garage
In fact I'm currently sitting in it while it charges just to enjoy the heated seat lol
It was under 6000 USD and you know that gas is 4 USD per gallon here in Illinois