Tiaga, anyone ordered one?

• Dec 28, 2021

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Electrifying snowmobile trails of Quebec | Taiga Motors

The electric off-road charging network, that we announced earlier this year, welcomes the first 250-kilometer trail loop through the forests of the Mauricie and Lanaudière regions in Quebec.

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• Dec 28, 2021

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Seen this floating around on Facebook.

Taiga Motors | 100% Electric Off-Road Vehicles

Electric-powered off-road vehicles with smart technology. This is the evolution of outdoor exploration

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Figured what the hell, why not. I'm curious to know more on these.


Worst and most likely case they'll say no. Lol. As they seem to want athletes with good social media skills. Not a crap poster like me. Ha ha.

 

• Dec 29, 2021

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No but I might buy one of these.

 

• Dec 30, 2021

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Stumble across this today, neat to see them out on the snow, looks like spring riding though.

 

• Dec 30, 2021

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MK4TDI said:

Stumble across this today, neat to see them out on the snow, looks like spring riding though.

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I'd like to see one of these in deep snow. See how they do and compare with the rest

 

• Dec 30, 2021

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RXN said:

I'd like to see one of these in deep snow. See how they do and compare with the rest

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Agreed, but I don't forsee much effort put into the western mountain market by Tiaga. I do think they will be quite popular at ski hills though.

 

• Dec 31, 2021

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Jalopnik: Electric Snowmobiles Were Impossible Until A Startup Got Funding To Make Them.

Electric Snowmobiles Were Impossible Until A Startup Got Funding To Make Them

The CEO of Polaris said they were the "dumbest idea ever," only to later throw millions at their development.

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• Mar 12, 2022

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Car and Driver: 2022 Taiga Nomad Electric Snowmobile Is Quiet, Quick, and Fun but Won't Take You Very Far.

2022 Taiga Nomad Electric Snowmobile Is Quiet, Quick, and Fun but Won't Take You Very Far

Taiga's battery-powered sled is good for 62 or 83 miles, and recharging will be spotty, but it's a start.

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• Mar 12, 2022

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Yeah makes sense. The math doesn’t work out. 33kwh battery is one gallon of fuel. Will be a while before we get one that will have enough range for deep snow.

 

• Mar 12, 2022

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jhurkot said:

Yeah makes sense. The math doesn’t work out. 33kwh battery is one gallon of fuel. Will be a while before we get one that will have enough range for deep snow.

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I don't think that number factors in efficiency of the ICE, which is typically in the 25-30% range. Could be even lower for a 2S snowmobile engine. You're also eliminating the CVT.
Of course the electrical efficiency isn't 100% either.

I do agree though; we are not yet at the stage to replace gas with a battery at a reasonable cost. Pound for pound, hp for hp.

 

• Mar 12, 2022

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Would love to try one....

 

• Mar 12, 2022

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It will be a lot of years before the tech comes that far. I fear with these woke gov’t retards running things 2 strokes will be banned before there is a suitable electric replacement

 

• Mar 13, 2022

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Couch said:

Would love to try one....

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My buddy tried one last year and was extremely unimpressed. I think they had the power turned down a lot.

 

• Mar 13, 2022

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jhurkot said:

My buddy tried one last year and was extremely unimpressed. I think they had the power turned down a lot.

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Probably trying to keep some juice in the cells for multiple trial rides ...

 

• Mar 13, 2022

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Couch said:

Probably trying to keep some juice in the cells for multiple trial rides ...

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I could see that being a selling feature of the trail/utility type ones, being able to turn the juice down to get more miles. Like if using it to commute back and forth to an ice fishing shack or on a trap line, you don’t need all the power so tune it down and save some juice

 

• Jul 11, 2022

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Jet skis now...

Electrek.co: Taiga Orca electric jet ski is here, and it’s pure unadulterated fun.

Taiga Orca electric jet ski is here, and it's pure unadulterated fun

Taiga Motors has started deliveries of its Orca personal electric watercraft, basically an electric jet ski, and we got a...

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• Jul 11, 2022

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MK4TDI said:

Jet skis now...

Electrek.co: Taiga Orca electric jet ski is here, and it’s pure unadulterated fun.

Taiga Orca electric jet ski is here, and it's pure unadulterated fun

Taiga Motors has started deliveries of its Orca personal electric watercraft, basically an electric jet ski, and we got a...

electrek.co

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Imagine dragging the charging cable from the house across the beach and plugging it In while standing in the water.

Lol

I'm sure they thought of that have all sorts of anti shock systems in place. But it is a funny thought.

 

• Mar 31, 2023

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Electric snowmobile maker Taiga's future uncertain as it struggles to keep up with orders

Electric snowmobile maker Taiga told investors it might not make it as a going concern unless its leaders secure new funding. Find out more.

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Sounds like some money troubles are on the horizon, I'm sure the Quebec government has a few extra million they could help them with.

 

• Mar 31, 2023

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MK4TDI said:

Electric snowmobile maker Taiga's future uncertain as it struggles to keep up with orders

Electric snowmobile maker Taiga told investors it might not make it as a going concern unless its leaders secure new funding. Find out more.

financialpost.com

Sounds like some money troubles are on the horizon, I'm sure the Quebec government has a few extra million they could help them with.

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However additional funding for market share will only affect their other child, Bombardier...will be interesting to see how this unfolds...