Track 58 - 4WD Electric Myths - What kind of EV 4WDs will we be driving in 5 years time?

Track 58 - 4WD Electric Myths - What kind of EV 4WDs will we be driving in 5 years time?

What will EV 4WDs be like in 5 or 10 years time?

Whether climate change is real or not (it is!), there is an undeniable trend away from fossil fuel vehicles, so what will EV 4WDs look like? We talk to Robert Pepper about the EV 4WD myths and possibilities.

Obviously range is going to be an issue. How will long-range trips be managed where there is nowhere to recharge? Can a 4WD recharge with panels on the roof? Will improvements in efficiency and battery power to create vehicles with 1000km range?

What about hydrogen fuel cells for 4x4s? Will the technology enable this cheap, but dangerous, fuel to provide the kind of range and power required to go offroad? Hydrogen's energy density. Diesel has an energy density of 45.5 megajoules per kilogram (MJ/kg), slightly lower than gasoline, which has an energy density of 45.8 MJ/kg. Hydrogen has an energy density of approximately 120 MJ/kg, almost three times more than diesel or gasoline. Will Hydrogen be the answer for everyone heading offroad? This is a big opportunity as we look for a solution that provides the range we need before filling up / refuelling.

I've still got an oiler, which every time I see what comes out the exhaust when I hit the accelerator, I think there has to be a better long term solution.

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38 - Driving really, really fast with Bruce Garlard, 4WD and Dakar Rally Driver

38 - Driving really, really fast with Bruce Garlard, 4WD and Dakar Rally Driver

We look at the number of people who don't finish the Dakar Rally.  It is a very tough course, expensive to compete in and there is some unforgiving terrain, so the failure rate is very high. The vehic...

2 Aug 201828min

37 - Rally Driving with Bruce Garland

37 - Rally Driving with Bruce Garland

If you are loving 4x4earth.com, check out the 4x4earth Merch.  The sales help to keep Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel drive website and the largest Australian 4x4 Podcast!  It helps u...

9 Jul 201831min

36 - Beach 4x4 Carnage at Robe - Part II

36 - Beach 4x4 Carnage at Robe - Part II

We continue our discussion with Brian, one of the 4x4earth moderators. We discuss tyre pressures.  Too many people don't deflate or they deflate enough.  What is the right tyre pressure?  How often sh...

17 Jun 201827min

35 - A weekend of 4WD carnage at Robe

35 - A weekend of 4WD carnage at Robe

We talk to Brian, one of the 4x4earth moderators about a long weekend away at Robe where 5 4WDs rolled over.  What happened?  Why? We also talk about the Granites.  Have you been to the Granites?  Hav...

27 Mai 201830min

34 - 4 wheel driving and track access with Ron Moon

34 - 4 wheel driving and track access with Ron Moon

Ron talks about the High Country, Robe and South America. Ron travelled through Brazil and Argentina. We talk 4 wheel tourism.  Which state does Ron think is doing the best in providing access? four w...

6 Mai 201828min

33 - 4 wheel driving with Ron Moon

33 - 4 wheel driving with Ron Moon

Ron's got a couple of vehicles, and has driven the world in them. Ron discusses his time in the Army, and how he transitioned to freelance writing, with a trip through Africa.  He talks about his time...

5 Apr 201830min

32 - Tips for driving the Canning Stock Route

32 - Tips for driving the Canning Stock Route

What sort of vehicle should you have? What sort of mods do you need? What is a medical envelope and why do you need one? What effect do the dunes have? What are some of the common mistakes people make...

15 Feb 201837min

31 - The new 2018 Ford Ranger Raptor - What have they done??

31 - The new 2018 Ford Ranger Raptor - What have they done??

This was going to be my new Ute.  The rumours were that it was going to have a new 3.6 litre Petrol engine with a lot more power.  The Ecoboost engine was meant to have 336kW and 690Nm.  The new diese...

11 Feb 201836min

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