"Impressive's" video asks a lot of the right questions
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2025 12:38 am
This video on the impressive channel on youtube is obviously highly influenced in tone by AI ... but this particular video transcends the mainstream in asking questions on how, if Aptera is successful, will it impact others. Like the video where Chris Anthony is interviewed and talks about how the car dealers who want and expect their customers to have to come to them for regular service on which they profit, are not particularly interested in seeing Aptera come to pass.
in the original video on youtube, I posted this comment in response:
@g.pattonhughes5991
2 weeks ago
If you look at larger trends in the utility industry you see moves to solar generation, battery storage, wind, hydro and more battery storage to avoid having to ramp up peaker plants to meet demand at peak times in the ever hotter summers. As you point out the logical step would be V2L connections that allow the grid or even mini-grids, to not only send power (charge your EV) but tap power.
The problem is how do you compensate a vehicle owner for sucking 50kw out of his car five times a week and who's is going to replace that power and when. Given the charge/discharge cycle impacts the life of the battery, owners will be reluctant as catastrophic battery failure has been an issue.
Additionally, any grid-load connection would have to be in AC, so the emphasis would be on inverters that are high amperage devices; and they have to be two-way for V2L as well. Most EV makers don't spec level 2 charging at the high 19-21 kw circuit because that level of draw, considering standard household wiring, would cause a fire. More typical home level 2 charging rates are 6-7 kwh exchange/hr.
The point is I watched your video and you've got a grasp of how Aptera fits into the future. Given I'm writing a book on the topic. I think I know a path ... maybe not the path ... to get them there.