G. David Felt

I do wonder why Ford brought it here and put license plates on it. ?

Seems for car fans that maybe Ford might bring the newest Mondeo Sedan that they just released in China to North America as it was found with plates on in Michigan. New Ford Mondeo Spied In Michigan Again, But It's Wearing Plates Now (msn.com) @oldshurst442 @ccap41 Maybe a car for you yet. This has come and gone many times and Musk has always ignored it, so I have expected this lawsuit. Why is California suing Tesla? (msn.com)

Very cool story about doing a modern day Buick GSX. https://www.autoevolution.com/news/modern-buick-gsx-stage-1-rebirth-fancies-camaro-based-return-to-fighting-mopars-179022.html

This is an interest take based on Rams executive comments. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ram-first-electric-truck-could-003008980.html An optional range extender for the BEV pickup.

I will say I was impressed that the BOLT has one of the highest resell value after 3 years according to this: Chevrolet Bolt EV Depreciation (caredge.com) Interesting study on value: Electric Vehicle Residual Value Outlook (moodysanalytics.com)

Seems Smart brand now that it has gone all EV is growing up as it readies a first 4 door cuv EV for the global markets. smart officially unveils name for its new generation of all-electric vehicles Seems to be a Mini Competitor. Worst Idea ever is that Mercedes thinks they have hit on the best naming ever as this will be the first in a new series of BEVs using the new portfolio naming system. The Smart BEV you see here is officially the #1 and other models will follow as #2, #3, #4, etc. ?

Interesting Read, Seems the Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV lead for the most economical. Electric Cars Compared By Price Per Mile Of EPA Range: Feb 9, 2022 (insideevs.com)

Short and sweet, what is not to love about the Superbowl ads. Tell us what you like, as more are released, hopefully we get them all posted here. Seems there is a whole series of Dr. EV-il commercials at the GM Youtube channel. General Motors - YouTube GMC has released a whole series of Declassified videos on new technology. GMC - YouTube While not all auto ads, if you're looking for Superbowl ads, click here: superbowl ads for 2022 - YouTube View full article

While not a Superbowl commercial, but a cool commercial none the less.

Very Interesting Spotlight by Stellantis. Seems they are covering everything in the company by brands here. Interesting that while not everyone will have a Superbowl commercial, seems some companies are releasing new product videos.

Shirt is different, are we supposed to notice something else?

These are very common here in Washington state for people who have property in the mountains, yet still not legal on the public roads here just like your Chevrolet Tank above.

Are you talking about the GMC EV Reveal?

Coworker has two dogs, the young one is fine and goes out and in from the house to the yard. The other dog is 16 years old and has no vision for the peripheral. Sad pup just waits for momma to let him in even though the door is open. She even put up yellow sticky strips to help the dog and yet it still just waits.

WOW, Ford is just killing it on having all types of models / version of the Bronco. Special-Edition Ford Bronco Everglades Engineered and Outfitted to Take on Extreme Adventures with Confidence | Ford Media Center Lots of pics at the media link above with more details on this Everglade edition.

I agree, a very nice and much needed change in the auto styling. I am also excited to see how much more space they can get on the inside of these BEVs. As you know, space is always important for this guy. Ford is nailing it also with their Electric Pro Version of the transit van. They have started shipping to customers and are on track to build and deliver at least 10,000 electric vans this year alone and will contribute to Ford delivering 600,000 electric autos in 2023. Built for America, Ready for Work: Ford Pro™ Begins Shipping Electric E-Transit to Customers, Works to Boost Production | Ford Media Center

Seems everyone is talking about the next Chevrolet EV that will be important for GM to hit as a homerun and that is the Chevrolet Tahoe. Since GM has always tied the looks of the trucks to SUVs, seems the artist have been busy at work here: Why The Electric Chevrolet Tahoe Will Be An Important Model | CarBuzz Then we also have this from the Instagram account for GM Design https://www.instagram.com/p/CYnHDMmMaYd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The nearly $5 billion dollar NEVI program is to help states create a network of EV charging stations along the Interstate Highway System. The total amount available under Fiscal Year 2022 is $615 million and states must submit an EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan before access is given to the funds. A second, competitive grant program will be announced later this year with the details on how additional funding can be accessed with a focus on increasing EV charging access throughout the country that is focused on rural and underserved communities. This will help drive charging numbers across the country. Quote the press release: “A century ago, America ushered in the modern automotive era; now America must lead the electric vehicle revolution,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “The President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help us win the EV race by working with states, labor, and the private sector to deploy a historic nationwide charging network that will make EV charging accessible for more Americans.” “We are modernizing America’s national highway system for drivers in cities large and small, towns and rural communities, to take advantage of the benefits of driving electric,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is helping states to make electric vehicle charging more accessible by building the necessary infrastructure for drivers across America to save money and go the distance, from coast-to-coast.” A part of this Bipartisan program is that the hardware is all to be made in America with details to be found here: EV Charger Manufacturing in America A key part of this is the commitment to purchase 30,000 DC Fast chargers per year made in America by Tritium at the Lebanon, Tennessee manufacturing facility that will employ 500 local jobs alone. This is on top of major announcements for key investments in U.S. manufacturing by Intel, General Motors, Boeing, Ford, Siemens, ABB, Freewire Technologies and Dunamis Clean Energy Partners. These companies are focusing on ensuring the U.S. has ample supply of semiconductors, electric vehicles, aircraft, batteries, both current Lithium-ion and all-solid-state, EV charging from home Level 2 chargers to DC Fast chargers and commercial DC Fast Chargers for commercial autos. This program is also working to ensure minorities and especially woman-owned businesses are included in all levels of business in relation to the future of the electric auto industry and supporting supply chain needs in North America. This is just a start as the Bipartisan Program also includes $7 Billion in funding to secure American EV supply chain, from materials processing to battery manufacturing and recycling. The bill also will take the EV Charging Network to a total of $7.5 Billion dollars as they bring online the national public charging network that covers rural and underserved communities. NEVI will build on the Alternative Fuel Corridors that nearly every state has designated over the past six years. These alternative Fuel Corridors will be the spine of the National EV Charging Network. An example of this is the West Coast Electric Highway that started by ensuring charging was available at rest stops and local restaurants from Vancouver BC, Canada south through Washington, Oregon and California ending in Baja California. This allowed people with BEVs to make road trips all along the west coast and have access to recharging. It has since expanded over the last decade to include many state roads. The coastal road of highway 101 as well as the inner-city highway 99 are both included in the west coast electric highway system. West Coast Green Highway: West Coast Electric Highway For those that are interested in everything from tools, assistance to jobs in the growing field of zero-emission transportation infastructure, a new web site has been build and is open for folks to review as it is a joint effort by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation. Home Page · Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (driveelectric.gov) For those that like a quick list of facts and the details supporting this here is the 411 or detailed go to for information. FHWA Notice N 4510.863 - Apportionment Of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Highway Infrastructure Program Funds for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program Pursuant to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act | Federal Highway Administration (dot.gov) The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program Guidance (dot.gov) 2.8.22 Clean Draft per HCC edits (dot.gov) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - 5-year National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding by State | Federal Highway Administration (dot.gov) I will say that it is a very interesting observation that those states that have been very resistance to BEVs and the whole green new deal for power in the south are some of the very states getting some of the largest funding for NEVI. A quick example of this is Texas with $407,774,759 in NEVI funding and Florida with $198,057,481 in NEVI funding. Current Fiscal Year 2022 Funding by State This program is aimed at having the U.S. lead the world in a move to BEVs and put the U.S. on a course to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. President Biden, USDOT and USDOE Announce $5 Billion over Five Years for National EV Charging Network, Made Possible by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law | US Department of Transportation President Biden, DOE and DOT Announce $5 Billion over Five Years for National EV Charging Network | Department of Energy President Biden, USDOT and USDOE Announce $5 Billion over Five Years for National EV Charging Network, Made Possible by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law | FHWA Alternative Fuel Corridors - Environment - FHWA (dot.gov) View full article

Have to say after seeing this picture, I am even more impressed with how well the engineering of the Rivian R1T truck is. The battery pack did not catch fire but something else did and was quickly extinguished. Check Out This Rivian R1T That Crashed Into A Pole: Fire Reported (msn.com)

Washington state has a vehicle code that makes it illegal to have anything that is not OEM that can block your line of vision. As such, huge, oversized exhaust pipes like the one on the car and the Lawnmower add on to the hood blocks visibility and would not be legal here.

One has to wonder how the Police allow stuff like this on the road. Are these mods even legal? I can see the Oregon plate auto having serious forward blind spots.

Very Cool, awesome what you did. Great that she has a loving home. Saw GM just posted this and so I figure I would upload it here from their global media web site. Great video on the Mid-Engine Corvette Convertible. Per GM's Press Release: The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible promises an exciting journey of unlimited possibilities. Corvette’s relentless pursuit of performance, technical ingenuity and attainability have made it an American icon through eight generations. The first-ever mid-engine and hardtop convertible from the nameplate has the same aeronautic design theme as the coupe, as well as exceptional storage capacity and track capability, making it a supercar for every day. The 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8 engine and Chevrolet’s first eight-speed dual-clutch transmission combine for the most no-compromise Corvette convertible in history. Chevrolet-Corvette-Stingray-Convertible.mp4