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If anyone has ruffled feathers over which EVs can charge there this weekend, they're a turkey.

I have two iceco freezer-fridges. They're also well insulated. The both make ice to go into a cooler for drinks. Both have survived running off road in the back of a '21 F-150 for 25K+ miles. They're not particularly expensive and they have a reputation for not quitting. The cooler is just an...

I've been leaving my Tesla key with the valet for years because there's another EV plugged into the Tesla HPWCs (and two others waiting in line ahead of me.) If there's a few cars waiting, they "ration" the charger time and I get maybe 2hrs of charging overnight (which might add 5-10 miles'...

you're talking about RC batteries, a few milliamps

The "available" kWh is based on the balanced voltage of all cells in the pack. Manufacturers report battery capacity in different ways. The Munro number is a head count of cells and the only way to spec a pack … that manufacturers "advertise" other numbers is sales and marketing. Tesla...

Goes to show the PWS is effectively useless When people walk in front of me, whether I'm driving the 6.0 turbodiesel, or Tesla or Rivian with its spaceship noise (which, to me, does not mean "careful, there's a car with no right of way behind you" …) I just wait for them. Whether they're...

Same problem on I-80 west of Salt Lake City across the flats, then again across the Sierras getting into Nevada. Both are about 100 mile stretches, but mountains, blizzards and headwinds, plus wanting to sit on 80+ mph. So a lot of people either limp on fumes because they didn't realize or wait...

Courtesy and awareness were taken off the high school curriculum and replaced with advanced TikTok studies. I guess the only real solution is abundance. The charging networks have to grow out to be sufficient.

At least an HOA is up front … you get the disclosures, the CC&Rs, all the "This is not my scene, baby" warning signs before you buy. If you want to have an "authorized" mailbox and compete for Best Geranium Display, fine, but if you buy into an HOA and don't budget on maintenance and Christmas...

Welcome to Tesla ownership for the last 10 years … : )

This is the future of pickup enthusiasts. : ) (not really, just kidding) Really like the look of that ARB fridge-freezer.* * in the spirit of "if you can't say anything nice" : )

Is that a service bay at a Ford dealership?

In recent 200+ mile trips, I've noted that the DCFC "situation" is unimproved (at least in N. Calitaxya) (1) If the R1T* doesn't start sucking down 100+kW pretty much in the first 30 - 60 seconds, I shift to another pedestal. (2) A 150 ends up delivering a charge up to 70% in much the same time...

fwiw, the auto industry has reported "buyers have stopped buying" … carvana, carmax, all the online dealers have reported their Sep numbers. trade-in valuations are down, interest rates are up.

That seems like really good quality video from a dashcam. I've bought an expensive dashcam (Thinkware U1000 with radar sentry mode accessory) and its video is … mediocre at best.

Looks like the video quality used for "capturing" images of the Lochness Monster and UFOs. : )

I think Ford will want to see that vehicle for inspection of all the new and unique hardware in the rear of the Lightning. From the rear suspension to the battery enclosure and the forces "shunted" through the whole vehicle, there's a lot to be examined and potentially some lessons to be learned...

definitely not right. p.s. you're not someone who would want to own a Tesla. : )

I'm not applying optimism or pessimism … buyers might want prices lower, owners might want prices higher … I'm just reading the reports of inventories accumulating, dealer mark-ups erased, and flippers caught holding. Here's a 2022 Q3 summary of just Tesla, but reflecting on all EVs since it...

Should we add "egregious dealer mark-up" to the cost of owning an EV? : ) Anyway, I think this report (from '21) has dated and the reality of newer EVs is poor initial quality, high reliability, low operating costs, high resale value. Autoline is a credible news source. I'd like to see them...