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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30 - The history and access to the Canning Stock Route

30 - The history and access to the Canning Stock Route

Between 1,500 and 2,000 a year do the Canning Stock Route.  What is there to see and what is there to do when travelling the CSR. We talk with Canning Stock Route expert, Phil Binachi about the activi...

9 Feb 201829min

29 - The History of the Canning Stock Route with Phil Bianchi

29 - The History of the Canning Stock Route with Phil Bianchi

Phil Bianchi is a historian and 4 wheel driver who has documented a lot of history of the Canning Stock Route and he has driven the route many times.  From Wiluna to Halls Creek, it runs 1850 kms and ...

1 Feb 201839min

28 - Is Diesel Dead?

28 - Is Diesel Dead?

We talk to Robert Pepper about the future of Diesel engines in 4 wheel drives.  My last 3 4WDs have had diesel engines and I have loved the economy and reliability of diesels. Vehicle emissions have b...

13 Aug 201739min

27 - Why Caravans Crash

27 - Why Caravans Crash

We talk to Mike Clayton from Clayton's Towing. Started 45 years ago on the Sunshine Coast, Clayton's now has 15 depots and 100 staff.  Have a listen to this podcast if you ever tow a caravan, there ar...

3 Aug 201739min

26 - Boggings,roll overs, fires, creek crossings gone wrong and everything else that can go wrong offroad.

26 - Boggings,roll overs, fires, creek crossings gone wrong and everything else that can go wrong offroad.

We talk to Jason Lock to talk about all of the things that can go wrong when you head offroad.   Before we get started, we talk a little about 4WD insurance and the work that Kalen is doing at Club 4...

14 Mai 20171h 1min

25 - New 4WDs for 2017 with Robert Pepper

25 - New 4WDs for 2017 with Robert Pepper

We talk to Robert Pepper about the new 4x4s coming onto the Australian market in 2017. There is the Mercedes X Class, JL Wrangler, the new Defender, the L472 Land Rover Discovery. We also have an upda...

24 Feb 201741min

24 - Exploring the Aberfeldy Track with Rudy Paoletti

24 - Exploring the Aberfeldy Track with Rudy Paoletti

We talk to Rudy Paoletti, organiser of Navruns, map and book publisher, explorer and champion of the history of the Aberfeldy Track. We are discussing the future of 4x4earth, so please have your say ...

2 Feb 20171h 13min

23 - Jason Lock and Sema 2016 - What new products and trends caught his eye

23 - Jason Lock and Sema 2016 - What new products and trends caught his eye

SEMA, Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association, is the largest trade only automotive show in the world.  Held in Las Vegas, there was 40 kilometers of displays. ARB and TJM attended with great s...

18 Des 201638min

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