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minus-squareSkunkWorkz@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·21 days agoThey probably can build an EV that is maintenance free, except for the batteries wearing down. Electric engines are very reliable because they are relatively simple.
minus-squareboonhet@sopuli.xyzlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·20 days agoMain issues with the electric motors are leaks. An air-cooled motor would probably last much longer, at least in a moderate climate. Issue is EVs tend to have powerful motors so they need cooling.
They probably can build an EV that is maintenance free, except for the batteries wearing down. Electric engines are very reliable because they are relatively simple.
Main issues with the electric motors are leaks.
An air-cooled motor would probably last much longer, at least in a moderate climate. Issue is EVs tend to have powerful motors so they need cooling.