G. David Felt

Working to get an updated story out now.

Yes, per the press release they do say this includes side mirrors; they do not say what the width is without the side mirrors. I expect it to be about the same 78 inches or so.

Will be interesting, what they say at investor meetings is so different than what they really deliver on. Tesla has promised a $20K priced auto for a decade plus now and still not delivered. Since they are 5 years behind on delivering a truck, this cheap car will be even lower on their list to deliver I tend to believe. Mexico plant is at least 3 years out. When Tesla announced Germany, that ended up being way behind. In fact except for Musk's Communist friends, aka China, Tesla has never delivered anything on time let alone as they promised. Where is the Total Self Driving that Tesla has charged folks for over the last Decade plus? Still not here, Level 3 at best. I doubt Tesla will have it by 2025, might by 2030. I actually expect GM and Mercedes to get there before Tesla will.

EV9 - 194 inches long, 122 inch wheelbase, 81 inches wide and 70 inches tall Telluride - 196.9 inches long, 114 inch wheelbase, 78.3 inches wide, and 68.9 inches tall Palisade - 196.7 inches long, 114 inch wheelbase, 77.8 inches wide, and 68.9 inches tall Telluride and Palisade both have the same V6 engine at 291 hp, 262 lb-ft of torque While a few inches shorter overall in length, interior should be very roomy as an EV.

Found the full details on the GM Performance website. Cast Iron Block, but everything else is Aluminum, performance spec. L8T Tech Specs Part Number: 19433748 Engine Type: Gen V Small Block V-8 direct injection spark ignition Displacement (cu. in.): 400 (6.6L) Bore x Stroke (in / mm): 4.060 x 3.860 (103.25 mm x 98 mm) Block (P/N 19420904): Cast iron with 6-bolt nodular main bearing caps Crankshaft (P/N 12708884): Forged steel Connecting Rods (P/N 12675746): Forged powder-metal Pistons (P/N 12699527-R, 12699529-L): Hypereutectic aluminum Camshaft Type (P/N 12672469): Billet steel hydraulic roller Valve lift (in): 0.500 intake / 0.492 exhaust Camshaft Duration (@0.050 in): 193° intake / 199° exhaust Cylinder Heads (P/N 12703610): Aluminum rectangular port D/I with 59.02cc chambers Valve Size (in): 2.130 hollow intake / 1.590 inconel exhaust Compression Ratio: 10.8:1 (nominal) Rocker Arms (P/N 12619829): Investment cast roller trunnion Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.8:1 Intake manifold (P/N 12639087): Composite Throttle body (P/N 12730580): 87mm diameter (single-bore) Fuel delivery: High-pressure direct injection (2,175 psi / 150 bar) Recommended fuel: 87 octane Ignition system: Coil-on-plug Maximum Recommended RPM: 5600 rpm Reluctor wheel: 58X Balanced: Internal L8T Crate Engine | Chevy Performance Parts (chevrolet.com)

This cracks me up, $500,000 super cars are beat by the Lowly Tesla.

@oldshurst442 @ccap41 Course very interesting to see how conservative news outlets are raging about how EVs are fire hazards, and we need to stop it as ICE is safer BS. Montana has put forth a bill in their state senate to stop EV sales as a hazard to Americans. Unfortunately for the crazy GOP Trumpers, they also acknowledge that it will not go anywhere due to the large increase in EV sales especially in the state capital where over 300 Tesla's are owned and driven daily. Wyoming lawmakers seek electric vehicle ban; Montana business sees EV increase (ktvq.com) Wyoming ban on electric cars by 2035 pushed by lawmakers (usatoday.com) Course everyone has their own agenda. I read a story about GM's voice system called CHATGPT that will be going into all new ICE/EV auto's starting 2024 and how GM is trying to get rid of LG due to the battery fires of the BOLT. I had to laugh at this as LG and GM are tied up in their 3 pouch making battery plants for a25 or 30 year long term contract to control prices and production efficiencies. I see no way LG is going anywhere. If only these idiots would do their research before mouthing off. GM explores using ChatGPT in vehicles | Reuters GM explores using ChatGPT in vehicles (cnbc.com)

Yes, the theft issue is totally related to their ICE lineup. K/H has no keys for EVs, an encrypted fob and encrypted phone app and that is it. I would have to say that it will be much harder for people to steal EVs, then ICE. I agree with @oldshurst442 Seems the Legacy companies catch far more BS than the Broken Frame issues and Wheels falling off of Toyota or the decades long Fire issue of K/H cars with their 4 banger motor. Dead on about Pinto hurting ford more than a motor fire hurting K/H. Interesting history on the Pinto. How Dangerous was the Ford Pinto? The Most Dangerous Car? (reifflawfirm.com) 27 official deaths with an average payout of $6 million per death for a total payout of $162,000,000 million. Interesting, did not know they built Pinto's from 1970 to 1980 last model year. Ford Pinto - Wikipedia Ford (USA) Pinto production numbers data (automobile-catalog.com)

Totally agree that they should be able to sell to more and Amazon needs to let Rivian sell to everyone their delivery van. Rivian Wants Out of Exclusive Amazon Electric Van Deal: Report (thedrive.com)

FYI, my gut feeling is that Kia/Hyundai was hoping the theft issue would just go away as they focus on transitioning to a pure EV auto company with their new encrypted platform. Sadly, thieves do not ignore the ability to steal. This easy software fix should have been done years ago.