Volvo signals 'end of the solely combustion engine-powered car'

Re:Volvo signals 'end of the solely combustion engine-powere... by HenryBemis on Wednesday July 05, 2017 @06:56AM (#14701377)

Regarding the charging stations & related accessories, wait till Apple make its own electric car and I absolutely P_R_O_M_I_S_E you that action #1 on their agenda is to ensure that they use their own cables and fuses!!!!! (that will cost x20 the competition's accessories of course).

Joking apart, this is good news for Humanity and planet Earth!

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Re:Volvo signals 'end of the solely combustion engine-powere... by abrowne on Wednesday July 05, 2017 @08:08AM (#14701718)

But will they include strain relief on the cable?

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Re:Volvo signals 'end of the solely combustion engine-powere... by ccozan on Wednesday July 05, 2017 @11:06AM (#14702952)

Actually a magnetically holding cable would make sense in the context of a loading station for electric cars.

Some stupid guy will drive forgetting that the power cable is still attached.

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Re:Volvo signals 'end of the solely combustion engine-powere... by mikestew on Wednesday July 05, 2017 @11:53AM (#14703435)

I've been that stupid guy in my own garage. Thankfully, a Nissan Leaf has helpful lights and noises to tell you you're forgetful, meanwhile the car refuses to energize the motor until you fix the problem.

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Re:Volvo signals 'end of the solely combustion engine-powere... by mywittyname on Wednesday July 05, 2017 @11:58AM (#14703504)

Manufactures could easily make it impossible to drive away while still charging.

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