Random Thoughts Thread

[oldshurst442]

16 minutes ago, surreal1272 said:

Nah. It's subjective

Nah. Its lazy.   

[G. David Felt]

Very interesting and I totally have expected this to happen as the auto industry learns how to build battery packs. Tesla hit this also where the connectors to each cell are not exactly where they are supposed to be and you get a short that causes a fire and a total melt down of the battery pack.

At least Ford has figured this out and will replace all existing battery packs with one that is built to the right spec and tolerance.

Ford F-150 Lightning Recall Reveals Root Cause Of Fire That Stopped Production (insideevs.com)

[G. David Felt]

This is from the producers who created Crazy Rich Asian. Had me cracking up, looking forward to watching this movie this summer.

 

[ccap41]

15 hours ago, David said:

This is from the producers who created Crazy Rich Asian. Had me cracking up, looking forward to watching this movie this summer.

 

My wife and I watched this trailer the other day. We both look forward to seeing it.

It looks corny but, still funny. 

[G. David Felt]

I find this very sad that we still have not learned how to properly protect our kids in the 21st century. I just saw on the news that there was another school shooting in Colorado and so the state police are putting officers at each school today after the shooting yesterday.

Answer from some of the local politicians is we need guns in the schools for teachers to protect the kids. WRONG answer, that crap just pisses me off.

Interesting facts is that these conservative states that says liberals are taking away their 2nd amendment right to own guns happen to be the worst for gun violence.

It boggles my mind that a persons response to a shooting to to have more guns.

Gun Violence by State 2023 (worldpopulationreview.com)

US Gun Violence Soars in 2022 (voanews.com)

The whole reason I bring this up is NOT to have a political conversation but a open honest one on how to be safe. This week the police here in Washington is searching for a road rage driver in an Audi who got pissed off obviously as they passed a slower moving vehicle and shot at the other auto killing the drivers young daughter.

Road Rage is a big concern, I remember in the past that I would never have a problem when an idiot driver cut me off and I would flip them the bird. But now, we have to be careful about everything we do as you never know if a person will pull a gun and shot you.

I am concerned for everyone as I see examples of Road Rage more and more as I go out on drives.

Road Rage Statistics and Facts in 2022 | Bankrate

Road rage risk factors

What circumstances make road rage more likely? While incidents can happen anywhere at any time, there are certain factors that increase risk:

• Age: Studies show that younger drivers aged 19 and below are more than four times more likely to be involved in an aggressive driving crash than their older counterparts.
• Month and day: Road rage incidents tend to be more likely in the summer months of July, August, September and even into October. They are also more likely towards the end of the week, based on the Auto Insurance Center’s analysis of Instagram posts using the #roadrage hashtag.
• Time of day: The same social media study found that the use of the hashtag #roadrage was much higher between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., coinciding with peak commute hours.
• Type of car: Drivers with convertible tops up honked longer, sooner, and more often than those with their convertible tops down, according to the NHTSA.

Road rage shootings are increasing. There were more than 500 last year, report finds. (msn.com)

End result, stay safe, take a deep breath and let the offenders just go. If you feel it should be reported, then call 911 and give them a description of what happened and the auto description.

Thinking of you all.

[G. David Felt]

I really hope that Corvette does an EV SUV. Yes the below video is for an ICE version, but an EV version I would be all for.

 

[G. David Felt]

Interesting story, do you agree or disagree with the info.

Top Cars by Generation: Toyota, Ford, Honda, and More (businessinsider.com)

Based on vehicle registration and the age of the person registering the auto.

• Gen Z (18 to 24 years old): Toyota Camry

• Younger millennials (25 to 34 years old): Toyota RAV4

• Older millennials and Gen X (35 to 44 years old): Chevrolet Silverado

• Gen X (45 to 54 years old): Chevrolet Silverado

• Younger boomers (55 to 64 years old): Ford F-Series

• Boomers (65 to 74 years old): Toyota RAV4

• Pre-boomers (75 years old and up): Chevrolet Equinox

[G. David Felt]

This cracked me up, theives stole thousands of dollars in game consoles and then tried to use a stolen Tesla X that needed to be charged. Let's just say they did not get away.

https://v19-webapp-prime.us.tiktok.com/video/tos/useast5/tos-useast5-ve-0068c002-tx/ecdaccb6ad5d4b0ea1d9573e586651a3/?a=1988&ch=0&cr=0&dr=0&lr=tiktok_m&cd=0|0|1|0&cv=1&br=1828&bt=914&cs=0&ds=3&ft=_rKBMBnZq8Zmofn~Jc_vjnG8sAhLrus&mime_type=video_mp4&qs=0&rc=aDY0N2ZpNzhlODxkOWZpZ0BpM21xdTg6ZnRpajMzZzczNEAwYzQzNTItXjYxM2NiXjI2YSNuajFmcjRvLzVgLS1kMS9zcw%3D%3D&expire=1679704615&l=202303241836279D0885164E4E7728657C&ply_type=2&policy=2&signature=8d056fe5e985fa96186e94241aa61a44&tk=tt_chain_token

[G. David Felt]

Ouch another FORD Recall. They forgot to put in the proper circuit to allow Trailer Towing.

Recall Alert: The 2023 Ford Maverick Can’t Tow (msn.com)

[G. David Felt]

Seems Mustang for 2023 calendar year have lost 3 things that will piss off some, but most will probably not care.

Ford Silently Dropped These 3 Things From the New Mustang (motorbiscuit.com)

• No manual transmission in the EcoBoost trims
• Non-Premium GT and EcoBoost lose their convertible tops
• Double-bubble brow dash and retro switchgear

Seems if you want a Manual or Convertible or both, you are going to have to pay up to a top of the line trim to get it.

[trinacriabob]

On 3/20/2023 at 9:19 AM, Drew Dowdell said:

It's for people who buy an REI subscription, puffy jacket, and leave their ski rack on the roof of their FWD CVT Pathfinder year-round, even though they only "go to the cabin" twice a year.

Oversized, front-wheel drive luxury coupes can be "lifestyle vehicles" too.

 

True. 

Another questionable moniker is PLC - personal luxury car.  Would a $5,000 MSRP Monte Carlo or Grand Prix from 1976 be a "luxury car" if outfitted in basic trim where vinyl seats are paired up with black seat belts if the matching seat belt option was not checked off?  And, since they could seat up to 6 people if the armrest on bench seat versions is up, how "personal" would the space in these coupes really be?

Meh.  I can roll with this one.  At least we know what is implied.

 

[Drew Dowdell]

11 hours ago, trinacriabob said:

True. 

Another questionable moniker is PLC - personal luxury car.  Would a $5,000 MSRP Monte Carlo or Grand Prix from 1976 be a "luxury car" if outfitted in basic trim where vinyl seats are paired up with black seat belts if the matching seat belt option was not checked off?  And, since they could seat up to 6 people if the armrest on bench seat versions is up, how "personal" would the space in these coupes really be?

Meh.  I can roll with this one.  At least we know what is implied.

 

I think anything outside of Caprice in the Chevy line in the 70s is questionable as a luxury car. Yeah, you could option up a Monte Carlo, but it would still have the base model dash materials, base model switchgear etc.

[G. David Felt]

Craziest thing I have ever seen.

 

[G. David Felt]

As I have stated so many times, ramping up production of EVs is constrained by part production such as battery packs. Ford has confirmed that ramping up production of the F150 is limited due to available battery packs at this time.

Ford CEO says battery supply is EV production constraint (electrek.co)

[G. David Felt]

XBOX Game players should be happy. Cadillac CT4 & CT5 Blackwing editions will be part of Forza Horizon 5 Xbox game release.

Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing Sedans Debut in ‘Forza Horizon 5’

Quote:

Both cars will be offered as seasonal rewards that players can earn by completing challenges and progressing through the “Forza Horizon 5” seasonal playlist.

• The CT5-V Blackwing will be available to players as a seasonal reward from April 6 to April 12, 2023.
• The CT4-V Blackwing will be available to players as a seasonal reward from April 20 to April 26, 2023.

 

[oldshurst442]

 

 

 

 

 

[G. David Felt]

Very cool

https://insideevs.com/news/659356/porsche-boxster-ev-prototypes-spotted-at-tesla-supercharger/

[G. David Felt]

Seems Nissan is thinking about an R32 EV.

 

 

[G. David Felt]

Never been a fan of the 2 and 3 cylinder Turbo charged motors turning out 300 HP, have to rev 10,000 RPM or more to produce less lb-ft of torque than the HP. Probably why I am not impressed with the European super cars. This story has a bunch of short videos as the deal tears down a brand new Toyota GR Corolla which according to Toyota produces 300 HP/300 lb-ft of torque as a high revving 3 cylinder turbo motor. Glad it is covered by warranty as $32,000 to repair is crazy cost for a Corolla.
https://www.thedrive.com/news/2023-toyota-gr-corolla-engines-colossal-failure-is-a-32000-bill-you-dont-want

[oldshurst442]

Ive noticed that in the Montreal region...the pony car of choice IS the Mustang.   Choice #2 for the Montrealer would be the Camaro.  Considering my pony car of choice IS the Challenger, Montreal kinda sucks for that reason.   

Yup!

Im basing my pride and love for my city over what pony cars its citizens choose.  

At least the shytty Habs got eliminated from the play off race yesterday.  

That is enough reason for me to keep on living here.  

(And Ill be the first to celebrate if and when they win their 25th) 

WINNER!!! 

 

Losers

[oldshurst442]

Ive had this thought.  It has been bugging me for 2 days.

I visited the Parthenon at the Acropolis in Athens many many times.  In the 70s, in the 80s, in the 90s, in the 00's and finally in '10s.   I have visited the Ancient Olympic site in Olympia once. In 2001.   Ive been to Akrotiri in Santorini twice.  Ive been to Crete but because of bad timing circumstance, I didnt visit Knossos.  (This would be something that has also bugged me, but its not the subjest of why Im writing this)

Ive seen lots of old stuff.  Ill get back to this later. 

Ive swam in the Aegean and Ive swam in the Ionian.  Ive swam directly in the Mediterranean.  Some of those beaches were...lets just say...some men and some women were in their most natural of states.  

 

My mom when I was just a kid, my aunts or uncles and cousins and my wife and my kids, myself and other tourists from all over the phoquing world spanning 5 phoquing decades  when we were observing history...   

 

 

When I was in school, in Greek school or in English/French school and I with my other classmates, my kids and their classmates, when learning abount Ancient Greek art and history and Roman...

Not once, young or old, did I, we, ANYBODY, did we EVER think that we were indulging in porn. 

What is going ON in some people's heads today in America?

We cant blame this kind of thing on the Puritans and their influence...   It cant be political.  Education about human history or even the looking at a naked human body from a phoquing statue that is not only art, but its of historical value.  It aint even sexual in ANY way...   

I just dont buy that kind of stupidity on an 'ism'  whether its a religious 'ism' or a political one. 

Something is going on and America has to figure it out because it dont look good for America's future. 

 

I must say...

IM INSULTED by what happened in Florida with a couple of those parents!!!

DISGUSTED!!!
 

It not ONLY insults ME as a Greek...because my ancient peoples helped further human history along in advancing the arts, but also taught us to look at our human bodies and adore what the human body is and can be...   

But it also insults me as a HUMAN.   On an intellectual level.   A human body. THE naked human body is as natural as nature can be.   There is simply NO phoquing excuse as to why somebody wants to limit exposure no matter what age, in learning about our naked bodies.    There is NOTHING sexual about looking at a naked body.  Forget about sex being natural as well...  Its how we become...we.   We need to indulge in sexual behaviour to continue on as a species...  

There are thousands of inappropriate sexual innuendos in American culture.  The statue of David is where those morons drew the line? 

America better figure it out soon.  It dont look too good...  

 

 

Edited March 30, 2023 by oldshurst442

[ccap41]

15 hours ago, David said:

Never been a fan of the 2 and 3 cylinder Turbo charged motors turning out 300 HP, have to rev 10,000 RPM or more to produce less lb-ft of torque than the HP. Probably why I am not impressed with the European super cars. This story has a bunch of short videos as the deal tears down a brand new Toyota GR Corolla which according to Toyota produces 300 HP/300 lb-ft of torque as a high revving 3 cylinder turbo motor. Glad it is covered by warranty as $32,000 to repair is crazy cost for a Corolla.
https://www.thedrive.com/news/2023-toyota-gr-corolla-engines-colossal-failure-is-a-32000-bill-you-dont-want

That car is not high revving. You must not have read anything on it because it makes max hp at 6500rpm and max torque(276lb-ft) at 3000rpm.

[G. David Felt]

59 minutes ago, ccap41 said:

That car is not high revving. You must not have read anything on it because it makes max hp at 6500rpm and max torque(276lb-ft) at 3000rpm.

I get that the production redlines at 6500 rpm and I realize now that I should have included the link to Toyota Racing where they have this same engine reving that high. But this still does not endear me to these small over pushed engines.

[G. David Felt]

11 hours ago, oldshurst442 said:

Ive had this thought.  It has been bugging me for 2 days.

I visited the Parthenon at the Acropolis in Athens many many times.  In the 70s, in the 80s, in the 90s, in the 00's and finally in '10s.   I have visited the Ancient Olympic site in Olympia once. In 2001.   Ive been to Akrotiri in Santorini twice.  Ive been to Crete but because of bad timing circumstance, I didnt visit Knossos.  (This would be something that has also bugged me, but its not the subjest of why Im writing this)

Ive seen lots of old stuff.  Ill get back to this later. 

Ive swam in the Aegean and Ive swam in the Ionian.  Ive swam directly in the Mediterranean.  Some of those beaches were...lets just say...some men and some women were in their most natural of states.  

 

My mom when I was just a kid, my aunts or uncles and cousins and my wife and my kids, myself and other tourists from all over the phoquing world spanning 5 phoquing decades  when we were observing history...   

 

 

When I was in school, in Greek school or in English/French school and I with my other classmates, my kids and their classmates, when learning abount Ancient Greek art and history and Roman...

Not once, young or old, did I, we, ANYBODY, did we EVER think that we were indulging in porn. 

What is going ON in some people's heads today in America?

We cant blame this kind of thing on the Puritans and their influence...   It cant be political.  Education about human history or even the looking at a naked human body from a phoquing statue that is not only art, but its of historical value.  It aint even sexual in ANY way...   

I just dont buy that kind of stupidity on an 'ism'  whether its a religious 'ism' or a political one. 

Something is going on and America has to figure it out because it dont look good for America's future. 

 

I must say...

IM INSULTED by what happened in Florida with a couple of those parents!!!

DISGUSTED!!!
 

It not ONLY insults ME as a Greek...because my ancient peoples helped further human history along in advancing the arts, but also taught us to look at our human bodies and adore what the human body is and can be...   

But it also insults me as a HUMAN.   On an intellectual level.   A human body. THE naked human body is as natural as nature can be.   There is simply NO phoquing excuse as to why somebody wants to limit exposure no matter what age, in learning about our naked bodies.    There is NOTHING sexual about looking at a naked body.  Forget about sex being natural as well...  Its how we become...we.   We need to indulge in sexual behaviour to continue on as a species...  

There are thousands of inappropriate sexual innuendos in American culture.  The statue of David is where those morons drew the line? 

America better figure it out soon.  It dont look too good...  

IMHO, I totally agree with you that none of this is Porn. The Southern people especially the IDIOTS in Florida are stupid bible thumping idiots that have been brainwashed by double standard religious leaders that have shamed them about their bodies, sex, love and humanity.

These are the same folks that tell you to your face to not do this, this, this, this and yet they go out and do everything they just told folks not to do.

I always have found it headshaking about the super mega church leaders that have been caught abusing kids, young woman or men and cry on TV as they continue to ask for your money to do gods work. 

This has continued to reenforce that many humans are lemmings. The old saying an Idiot and their money are soon parted is so true.

Nothing wrong in the beauty of the human form, loving a person no matter what as it is what makes our multi-cultural world amazing.

Erotic Images from Ancient Times – World History et cetera

It is amazing to learn about things that humans feel ward off evil spirits.

Not worthy of a story I feel, but this Press release from GMC this morning is cool.

GMC and EarthCruiser Collaborate to Shape the Future of Overlanding

Brands plan to combine GMC’s world-class reputation for designing and building premium off-road EV trucks and SUVs with EarthCruiser’s proven overland vehicle and global field expertise to create an overlanding upfit solution that is integrated onto a GMC HUMMER EV Pickup, allowing customers to explore the world in a new way.

“EarthCruiser designs its vehicles to thrive in the most extreme, toughest environments imaginable,” said EarthCruiser CEO/Founder Lance Gillies. “From the Australian Outback to the Alaskan wilderness and everywhere in between, an EarthCruiser was made to tackle tough terrain. As we consider the future of overlanding, we are continuing to look toward key technologies like electrification that will help us explore for decades to come. Electrification presents exciting opportunities for overland use, such as precise torque control over terrain and ease-of-use, in addition to zero-tailpipe emissions. We’re thrilled to be working with GM’s team of top-tier EV engineers and look to develop an overland vehicle that’s truly made for, and will define, the future of this industry.”

The GMC HUMMER EV overlander concept will be unveiled in late summer 2023.

Visit GMC.com and earthcruiser.com for more information.

[ccap41]

23 minutes ago, David said:

I get that the production redlines at 6500 rpm and I realize now that I should have included the link to Toyota Racing where they have this same engine reving that high. But this still does not endear me to these small over pushed engines.

Race engines are a completely different beast designed specifically for one thing. 

[G. David Felt]

1 hour ago, ccap41 said:

Race engines are a completely different beast designed specifically for one thing. 

True, they are but then we do have many high revving engines an example of this is the Yamaha engine used in their boat/PWC. They have had limited success getting it to be used in an Auto outside of Japan, but here is a 10K to 15K revving engine. 

Clearly if they can have the engine rev that high, they could put it into the commercial auto market, but their conservative approach puts a limit on the engine. Yet one can imagine the aftermarket of tuners that will dial in these engines and push the boundary of revving.

[G. David Felt]

Seems according to New Ford Capri to become coupe-SUV | Auto Express

That Ford will use the VW MEB platform to bring back the Capri name but on an Electric Vehicle, specifically an SUV.

335 hp, AWD with a 300 mile range.

[oldshurst442]

 

 

 

 

[ccap41]

16 hours ago, David said:

Seems according to New Ford Capri to become coupe-SUV | Auto Express

That Ford will use the VW MEB platform to bring back the Capri name but on an Electric Vehicle, specifically an SUV.

335 hp, AWD with a 300 mile range.

Ahhh! I hate this coupe SUV thing. 

[G. David Felt]

3 hours ago, ccap41 said:

Ahhh! I hate this coupe SUV thing. 

I will say that this has a baby Porsche look to me. LOL

[regfootball]

WTH 

 

https://www.macrumors.com/2023/03/31/general-motors-to-phase-out-apple-carplay/

 

[riviera74]

50 minutes ago, regfootball said:

WTH 

 

https://www.macrumors.com/2023/03/31/general-motors-to-phase-out-apple-carplay/

 

Yeah.  That confused me too.  GM:Why do you think you can do software BETTER than Apple or Google?!

[Drew Dowdell]

 

When you’re used to driving luxury cars and you end up with a base Ford Escape from the work fleet

[G. David Felt]

@regfootball @riviera74 Seems they want more data and monitoring of you than Google or Apple is willing to commit too. As such if this is true and not just an April 1st Joke done early, it will hurt them I believe. 

But then you also have apply pushing into wanting to manage and handle car functions and I say no to that also.

CarPlay: Everything We Know | MacRumors

There is a fine line and it will be interesting to see how it plays out. If GM is true about not supporting Android Auto or Apple Carplay they will loose big time. 

I was willing to buy a Rivian till I learned that they do not support nor plan to support Android Auto or Apple Car play. That is a deal breaker for me and my wife.

Update: I went out to the Chevrolet site and while could not find anything for the Equinox or Blazer EV, I did find the following for the Chevrolet Silverado:

When I clicked the asterisks, I got the following popup:

Google built-in services are subject to limitations and availability may vary by vehicle, infotainment system and location. Select service plan required. Certain Google actions and functionality may require account linking. User terms and privacy statements apply. Google, Google Play and Google Maps are trademarks of Google LLC.

I really hope this is not a proprietary google solution, but it does seem to imply that you would have to link your google account for your Android phone with the auto.

[G. David Felt]

@oldshurst442 @ccap41 @riviera74 @trinacriabob
Saw this and thought of you guys. I have to say this is a great modern update on the Mercury Marauder.

Finally, This Reimagined Mercury Marauder Looks Mean Enough To Live Up To Its Name (hotcars.com)

[G. David Felt]

WOW, JD Powers says the Kia is the most reliable Mid-Size Sedan.

Most Reliable Midsize Car Isn't a Honda or Toyota, Says JD Power (motorbiscuit.com)

Too Funny, but even Tesla is now saying they do not need the Truck. Europe and Asia has pretty much killed it as is due to it not conforming to pedestrian safety, so this really only leaves the U.S. market for a truck that will be 6 figures and at this point, many better options are out or coming out before this truck hits the market.

The whole story is based on information from Tesla. LOL

Why We No Longer Need The Tesla Cybertruck Anymore In 2023 (hotcars.com)

[G. David Felt]

Ouch for Tesla, seems their batteries are not going to qualify for the IRA tax break.

If You're an EV Fan, the Government Has News You Might Hate - TheStreet

[G. David Felt]

Largest NA lithium deposits found. Best part is the mineral can be harvested in 200,000 tons per day. 

Charged EVs | ABTC describes huge lithium deposits at its Tonopah Flats property in Nevada - Charged EVs

[riviera74]

2 hours ago, David said:

WOW, JD Powers says the Kia is the most reliable Mid-Size Sedan.

Most Reliable Midsize Car Isn't a Honda or Toyota, Says JD Power (motorbiscuit.com)

Too Funny, but even Tesla is now saying they do not need the Truck. Europe and Asia has pretty much killed it as is due to it not conforming to pedestrian safety, so this really only leaves the U.S. market for a truck that will be 6 figures and at this point, many better options are out or coming out before this truck hits the market.

The whole story is based on information from Tesla. LOL

Why We No Longer Need The Tesla Cybertruck Anymore In 2023 (hotcars.com)

Who will buy a Tesla pickup truck when Ford and GM have that on near total lockdown?

As for KIA being the most reliable sedan, I have a bridge to sell you if you actually believe that.  Also, how is KIA doing in terms of reliability after five years?

[trinacriabob]

4 hours ago, David said:

@oldshurst442 @ccap41 @riviera74 @trinacriabob
Saw this and thought of you guys. I have to say this is a great modern update on the Mercury Marauder.

Finally, This Reimagined Mercury Marauder Looks Mean Enough To Live Up To Its Name (hotcars.com)

I don't know.  It's got ~2000 written all over it and the front and rear fascia cosmetics are not convincing enough.

[riviera74]

12 hours ago, trinacriabob said:

I don't know.  It's got ~2000 written all over it and the front and rear fascia cosmetics are not convincing enough.

Looks underwhelming to me.  If Ford was serious about this 20 years ago, Ford would have put the Marauder on a modern platform, not the ancient Panther one.  That would have made the  car more maneuverable and lighter on its feet.

[G. David Felt]

14 hours ago, riviera74 said:

Who will buy a Tesla pickup truck when Ford and GM have that on near total lockdown?

As for KIA being the most reliable sedan, I have a bridge to sell you if you actually believe that.  Also, how is KIA doing in terms of reliability after five years?

Interesting you asked. They point to the 2020 model year in their long term reviews of 3 year old autos. I would have to say older stuff is not as good as newer stuff and with the battle on for quality, your probably right to avoid buying a 5 to 7 year old Kia versus a 3 year old Kia.

2020 Kia Optima Prices, Reviews, & Pictures | U.S. News (usnews.com)

The 2020 Kia Optima has a predicted reliability score of 83 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average, and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.

14 hours ago, trinacriabob said:

I don't know.  It's got ~2000 written all over it and the front and rear fascia cosmetics are not convincing enough.

 

1 hour ago, riviera74 said:

Looks underwhelming to me.  If Ford was serious about this 20 years ago, Ford would have put the Marauder on a modern platform, not the ancient Panther one.  That would have made the  car more maneuverable and lighter on its feet.

At least not everyone is only looking at Trucks/SUVs, still some that are looking to take classic name plates and try to make them modern.

Will be interesting in the EV market if we ever see a Marauder come back as Ford did make sure they had the name filed as the owner of that car name.

[G. David Felt]

Ouch, this will happen around the world.

https://electrek.co/2023/04/01/ice-car-values-plummet-in-china-and-it-is-the-canary-in-the-coal-mine/

[G. David Felt]

Very interesting information:

Everything you need to know about the IRS's new EV tax credit guidance | Electrek

 

Very interesting read for those wondering about prices on EVs.

Wright's Law Spells Doom For Legacy Auto Around The World - CleanTechnica

[G. David Felt]

This will be interesting to watch.

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/04/brace-yourself-gm-pre-announces-corvette-zr2-shooting-brake/

[oldshurst442]

35 minutes ago, David said:

This will be interesting to watch.

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/04/brace-yourself-gm-pre-announces-corvette-zr2-shooting-brake/

Did you take a look at the day of which this story broke?  

 

Edited April 3, 2023 by oldshurst442

[surreal1272]

35 minutes ago, David said:

This will be interesting to watch.

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/04/brace-yourself-gm-pre-announces-corvette-zr2-shooting-brake/

Ummm...

[G. David Felt]

Just cause one does not do a joke on the 1st does not mean one cannot still do it.

this is very cool as it is the strongest home charger yet.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/wattsaving-world-s-first-dc-fast-charger-for-home/coming_soon?fbclid=PAAaa5yy70_Tcpocsy0dVEamawjscHoq1VK5ZfGcD3XbVbIdnY-3mtFm71eys_aem_AeNCi3w3dU3Awas4JQFaDKXSrKAasnMwC5lH5BDELqatBMnIyOfU6vLOmdkicL_sW0gvUox4eCBqMieyNAxRqatqLc-12QjakN6St-rcFdxIzSM0wmpyeZ8IrsdKYeK36nw

[oldshurst442]

Just now, David said:

Just cause one does not do a joke on the 1st does not mean one cannot still do it

Did you take a look at the vehicle that GM proposed what the Corvette SUV would be?

One didnt have to look at the date to know it was not an authentic attempt at a SUV.  

That would be clue #1.

Clue #2 would be the date.

 

But you are right, Chevrolet will eventually take the fork in the road that leads to a Corvette SUV.  Its just not at this time and especially not with that rendering.  

[riviera74]

2 hours ago, David said:

Very interesting information:

Everything you need to know about the IRS's new EV tax credit guidance | Electrek

 

Very interesting read for those wondering about prices on EVs.

Wright's Law Spells Doom For Legacy Auto Around The World - CleanTechnica

Wright's Law is nice.  Call me when a Good Reliable EV can go for less than a current ICE car at current prices (without EV tax credits).  I can wait until 2030.