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Re:Elon Musk invited to a video call into Volkswagen executi... by h2odragon on Sunday October 17, 2021 @09:40AM (#28896362)
Let's say that tesla and VW announce, next month; a new "Quick Swap Standard for Vehicle Batteries" and EV's suddenly become refillable at service stations. That would be a market mover in many senses.

Of course such a thing would be sane; so there's no chance of anything like it happening.

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Re:Elon Musk invited to a video call into Volkswagen executi... by ianai on Sunday October 17, 2021 @09:44AM (#28896387)
Especially if it meant the batteries were themselves more easily serviceable. Making batteries less a part of a car and more like a durable good like a keg could have serious economies of scale.
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Re:Elon Musk invited to a video call into Volkswagen executi... by postingawayonhn on Sunday October 17, 2021 @09:59AM (#28896481)
Tesla already tried battery swapping. Technically it is possible but there are some logistical issues and it's not cost competitive with fast charging.
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