G. David Felt

Yes, we have to now deal with Omicron B2 which is even more infectious according to my CDC meetings and fakes looking like Delta when tested. They are now reworking how they test to better Identify B2 as Denmark is now the leading country in B2 infections, and it does hit hard unless your vaccinated.

Washington does not charge sales tax on any EV purchased even a 6 figure one. There is currently a yearly $110 fee on top of normal auto registration that you have to pay since you're not paying gas tax. We have no annual inspection here, but I would love them to stop the yearly emission testing of all auto's and replace it with a safety inspection as the number of autos on the road missing critical safety gear, Head lights, Taillights, working lights, bumpers, etc. is terrible IMHO. Washington just finished a 2-year run of 36,000 people who were part of a beta test of mileage tax versus gas tax. In this case, they were credited for their gas tax they paid and had to pay for the miles they drove. This is based on a various amount per mile from 1 cent to 5 cents. From what I read locally, those that drive so little per year, loved it as they paid less. Road Warriors who drive over 15,000 miles a year ended up paying more unless you were in one of the lowest costs per mile groups. Will be interesting to see how Washington changes and if they go with a mileage tax like Oregon is doing for BEVs. Gas tax for ICE, Mileage tax for BEVs and Hybrids.

Drew, Could this existing platform be used to build a Luxury Sport line of BEVs for Kia to compliment Genesis? How was the noise level in the auto? If everything was turned off, was the wine of the motors ok, terrible, etc.? How about wind noise, tire noise, etc? Outside of Material quality, how was the Fit n Finish? Compared to a Tesla, Bolt, Mach-e? My traditional question of personal size, Yes, at 6'6" tall how do you think big and burly people would fit in this EV?

I totally agree, this is where KIA should take tech from Rimac and build a Luxury Performance on Road and Off-Road line of auto's that would complement Genesis. I could see them truly having a decent BEV Luxury Line that goes beyond what Kia's EV6 type auto is and can squarely compete with the Europeans and American auto companies. My question to you Drew, Do you think Kia should do this with ICE and Hybrid or focus fully on BEV?

This does bring up the interesting pickle of doing like what I am going to do. Convert my 1994 GMC SLE Suburban from ICE to EV and with a much lower book value, I get modern powertrain with low book value, so licensing is a minimal cost.

Not really, as has been proven, you can get maximum power out on a smaller battery, but it also reduces range and with that, range is a critical part of customers buying EVs. As such, makes sense that you would give more HP/Torque in addition to longer range.

Glad to see that the medical community is watching and digging into what is causing the long term affects for those that do not fully recover. Omicron amps up concerns about long COVID and its causes - ABC News (go.com) This is how long your Omicron symptoms will last, doctors say (the-sun.com) Can Omicron Cause Long COVID? (healthline.com) Can the Omicron Variant Cause Long Covid? | Sarasota Magazine More than 50 Long-term effects of COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis (nih.gov) Long COVID: long-term effects? (nih.gov) COVID ‘Long Haulers’: Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 | Johns Hopkins Medicine Long-term effects of COVID-19 revealed in important Australian study - Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (monash.edu) The hidden long-term cognitive effects of COVID-19 - Harvard Health Plenty more both from general news outlets to colleges and it is good that they are documenting and looking into what is causing some of these long term affects so that they can figure out how to heal them and make a better Vaccine. Stay Safe everyone, we have lost enough innocent lives. Hope everyone has a better 2022. Wishing you all the best for minimal long term affects @ccap41 Thank you for sharing your story, greatly appreciated.

You get more than the 70 miles and the Level 2 charger at home. You get more horsepower and torque. You know that. Electrics I think will change how we look at things, but I do agree that 1500 to 1500, 2500 to 2500 and 3500 to 3500. With that, we need to look at all the details and I honestly have not looked at the true differences between the standard battery pack and the extended battery pack on the details other than range, HP and Torque. Yes, Yes they do as sadly too many people point to the marketing fluff as proof their auto is better than the other guys and I remember the crazy overloaded Chevy commercials and how the Chevy guys would talk that up at Ford and Ram guys. It is the same with this marketing stunt, the Ford guys are gonna point to that as a far better truck pulling a crazy amount of weight compared to Tesla having their truck pull 300,000 lbs of plane.

Keep in mind that while FORD is limiting how much they say their F150 Lighting can tow / haul, we all know they have proven to outdo Diesel as their own video proves.

So glad you did not end up in the Hospital. I also very thankful you are feeling better. I truly hope you do not get any of the long-lasting effects that are being looked into by the medical community to better understand why some and strongly woman is heavily affected with long term affects. Did your testing tell you which version of Covid you got? Thank you for sharing and wishing you all the best as you recover.

Very cool review of the KIA EV6. Good details on both the tech and the actual auto to drive, ride in and layout. Seems Kia is going with the same big screen that Cadillac is doing. I Drove A Preproduction Kia EV6, The First Electric Kia Built On The 'Revolutionary' E-GMP Platform. Here's What I Thought (jalopnik.com)

Crazy video of a China Airlines cargo plane plowing into stuff on the snow-covered airport. Cargo Plane Plows Into Several Baggage Carts At O'Hare Airport (jalopnik.com)

Found this site, very interesting reviews especially on stuff for the outdoors person. I liked this electric All-Terrain Skateboard that could go all over. Electric All-Terrain Skateboard Review: Evolve Hadean Carbon Is My New Favorite Way to Commute | GearJunkie The review says it is like snowboarding on any terrain. Very cool reviews on all kinds of outdoor gear including select auto's that are focused on the outdoor world. Latest | GearJunkie

So does the GT Mach E Magnetic Suspension not absorb the road bumps like the Cadillac Magna ride does?

R.I.P. To the Big Block V8 on the on the Crate Motor Site. Officially Dead is the LS7 base block and the LS& 427/570. Course there is the all New 10.4 L 1,000HP plus big block still or you can go small block look, but an electric motor replacement. Here they build drop in electric motor solutions to look like old V8 motors. Webb Motorworks (@webbmotorworks) • Instagram photos and videos

I have to agree, I believe it was @ccap41 who stated that they should have never given up the Vertical Headlights and I agree with that. Using the same style of headlights as the Chevrolet and giving Vertical stacked lights to the GMC. The Escalade failed to stand apart. The best looking at this time is the GMC for being different, Chevy for being butt ugly and Cadillac is just Blah to me.

Seems for those that might be interested, you can still get the Cadillac V8 Blackwing motor for a paltry sum of $21,666.67 till they are gone. 550 HP / 627 lb-ft of torque You Can Still Buy a Twin-Turbo Cadillac Blackwing V8 Engine From GM… For Now (thedrive.com) Seems they made an extra run of motors to cover warranty issues with this motor for the CT6 V Blackwing and they have not been needed so Cadillac is selling them off till gone. Hand Built Blackwing motors from Kentucky. Will need a pallet jack as the motor weights 518 lbs dry. Interesting is that I found the web page and GM has discounted the Motor, so now it is $19,500.00 Plus $3,500 core charge. GM Genuine Parts 4.2L Gasoline Engine #12662913 | GM Genuine Parts 4.2L Gasoline Engine #12662913 | Parts (cadillac.com) Better hurry, at that discounted price, they should fly out the door.

I agree Tesla is being led by a failed leader. Good for his look at me Marketing stunts early on, but Tesla needs a Real CEO that can raise the bar on Quality and deliver on promises. Way too many distractions for Tesla, Robotics, Solar roofs, Solar storage systems, Rockets, Mars, underground tunnels, flame throwers, etc. etc. etc. Now we have the following stories of how bad Tesla quality is: Over 10 Percent of Tesla Model S EVs Fail Germany’s Strict Inspection After 3 Years (thedrive.com) Over 10 Percent of Tesla Model S EVs Fail Germany’s Strict Inspection After 3 Years - News07trends (universalpersonality.com) https://autobala.com/more-than-10-of-tesla-model-sevs-did-not-pass-rigorous-german-inspection-after-3-years/315059/ https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30126171 https://www.realmicentral.com/2022/01/29/tesla-is-not-acclimatized-10-of-three-year-old-model-s-fail-german-quality-inspection/ Seems that Tesla is at the bottom of the required inspections at 3yrs old. Not a good thing to be especially when your opening a manufacturing plant there. Then you have the Kia Niro EV rated at the most reliable EV on the road right now. Consumer Reports Reliability Study: Top 10 Has Japanese Brands, Mini, Buick - Forbes Wheels Then you have them giving the Hyundai Ioniq EV best buy as a $30,000 auto. Best Hybrid/EV Buying Guide - Consumer Reports Kia Niro And Tesla Model 3: The Best Rated Electric Cars For This 2022 » BuzzFeeds

Never saw a politician that would ever stop a tax revenue that would take away from their ability to spend. Pathetic.

I think I would love the electric AWD in this land yacht for maximum traction in the PNW rain and snow. Think of how well this comfy ride would be with torque vectoring on an AWD system that is electric quiet. ? Bet a little extra insulation would help reduce if not remove the electric wine.

I could also go for doing the tri-motor e-crate system in this Caddy.

Working on a docker project that sucks, so it is Depeche Mode night.

Think of the Huge Frunk to compliment the Huge Trunk on that plus the quiet ride!

@oldshurst442 @Robert Hall Yes, I am vaxxed, Yes I carry a smartphone, Yes I am all about technology to a point. Having an auto that communicates to other auto's, one that can be remote controlled, I am hesitant about but will not stop me from buying a modern BEV. I also see no reason to not use the options be it the e-Crate system from GM of the Hummer tri-motor to update or the Magna system to update my suburban from ICE to BEV. I love tech, but want to control it on my terms, not the governments. That is all I am saying.

Interesting short read on the top 7 companies that are leading the Solid-State battery race. 7 Top Solid-state Battery Companies 2022 – Advanced Investing for Beginners (ai4beginners.com)