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« Last post by CirLott on Sep 15, 2023, 04:46:26 PM »
...unless a very energy efficient battery is invented.
Yes, as usual battery tech is the weak point of the whole equation. Don't get me wrong, I love the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow; who wouldn't want an electric vehicle that can replace an equivalent diesel without the current swathe of compromises? But "compromise" (whether it be price, range, capability, durability, or all of the above) is the big sticking point... as it has always been with EV technology.
Batteries simply aren't up to the job on many fronts, and it's a pity.
It will probably stay that way until another power cell is invented. Maybe they will invent some kind of solar panels that will charge the electric car while driving. Who knows? I'm just dreaming 
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« Last post by rockfall on Sep 11, 2023, 11:12:21 AM »
Interesting topic. I did a bit of looking, and as you would expect, seems like some smart people are working on solutions. e.g. I found this interview with a guy who is the CTO of a company focusing on CAN bus security. It's mainly on a technical level, very interesting read (I read the transcript rather than watching it). https://resources.altium.com/p/security-can-bus-ken-tindellThe company website looks like it has a lot of interesting info - wish I had time to read it: https://canislabs.com/Sounds like there are some current or upcoming ways that CAN bus security can be greatly improved. But it comes down to vehicle manufacturers, and what resources they want to put into addressing the issues.
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« Last post by yvesjv on Sep 10, 2023, 02:24:25 PM »
Yep, you're right. Just looked it up. It's wide open for a mitm attack or more... https://www.vice.com/en/article/ae33jk/we-drove-a-car-while-it-was-being-hacked
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« Last post by mewgaf on Sep 09, 2023, 04:53:22 PM »
The problem with the Can Bus Protocol, is that it does not have any security built in. So it’s like building a house and not fitting locks to the doors. Anybody can walk in and then they could listen to messages or pretend to send a message from any device and nobody says are you really you or is your message from you.
A complete rework of this protocol needs to be done (which was needed in the 80’s) but who is going to do it?
Until cars are being crashed and people killed nothing will be done.
Like most things with politics and so many players something one day will happen, as it is there is a base standard but most car manufacturers go their own way.
Hope this helps
Mark
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« Last post by guyfromaus on Sep 09, 2023, 03:32:05 PM »
hi - not towing. 10klm per litre =10 litres per 100klm
your consumption sounds good,
my dmax is 2016 with 5 speed and yours is 6 speed
and i would drive much faster than you.
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« Last post by verden on Sep 09, 2023, 02:11:34 PM »
Was that towing? I also live in South Australia(Barossa Valley area) and have just returned from a trip to Darwin. 12.76l/100kms towing a 2.5 ton caravan. 6750km total with about 700km not towing. Vehicle is a MY19 Dmax.
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« Last post by yvesjv on Sep 09, 2023, 04:52:32 AM »
I don't know anything about electronics. But I have a question: why not just protect the CAN bus?
That is an excellent question. The CAN bus probably has a focus on real time messaging and retaining integrity of the message. But we are seeing IOT devices that are running some real time kernel types everywhere. Wouldn't be surprised if someone has already thought of placing an IOT type controller (running on arm or similar) smack bang in the car as the 'brains'. This would make it possible to secure the car.
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« Last post by guyfromaus on Sep 08, 2023, 11:50:53 AM »
I live in Adelaide and have just returned from a trip to Darwin- 2016 DMAX- 10 days driving 6300 klms-fuel consumption 10 klm/litre.
Beware of Erldunda at 3.05 a litre!!!
What intrigues me is the number of reasonable cars on the side of the road either broken down/accident damage or stolen dumped and burnt.
If one has a hit an animal and damaged beyond driving or even towing (no fun on a tow rope with no power steering or brakes) how do you get by? Your mobile phone is useless so sat phone or Starlink?
Rely on others?
I can understand with accident damage and recovery costs and repair costs why so many cars are left.
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« Last post by Munro on Sep 07, 2023, 10:18:30 AM »
...unless a very energy efficient battery is invented.
Yes, as usual battery tech is the weak point of the whole equation. Don't get me wrong, I love the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow; who wouldn't want an electric vehicle that can replace an equivalent diesel without the current swathe of compromises? But "compromise" (whether it be price, range, capability, durability, or all of the above) is the big sticking point... as it has always been with EV technology. Batteries simply aren't up to the job on many fronts, and it's a pity.
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« Last post by CirLott on Sep 05, 2023, 09:13:03 PM »
OK, the big red car is home. Cleaned glass and cigarette butts out of every nook and cranny. And the sticky residue on every surface. Sorry, has to be said, smokers are filthy.
Have removed rear seats and washed. Will leave front seats until next weekend so the kids can play tomorrow. That said, I have to remove the centre console to get to the gear stick (auto) mechanism. It sticks in Park
Apparently an easy fix.
Just wondering if anyone knows what it could be when the ignition is turned off but there is still something running and clicking. No fans on. Key out of ignition.
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One of my friends found mice in his car. They lived right in the car and carried all sorts of rubbish in it. He had to dismantle the car to destroy their nest. Maybe you have mice too?
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