G. David Felt

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)

Kinda how I am planning the conversion of my 1994 GMC Suburban to Electric with no vehicle-to-vehicle communication or a government black box to track me!

Interesting reading, I do not agree with everything they have stated, but interesting reading none the less. 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 review: The right tool for the job - Roadshow (cnet.com) OUCH, $20,000 premium for Plug-in Hybrid is stupid. If you Hybrid the various levels, you truly push this into Escalade territory. Probably be a bargain once you get it as a CPO. 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in packs $20,000 premium over standard SUV - Roadshow (cnet.com) Some very cool Smart Garage Door Openers. Best smart garage door openers of 2022 - CNET Mazda has returned to U.S. manufacturing with the CX50 Production in Huntsville Alabama. 2023 Mazda CX-50 production begins, marking company's return to US manufacturing - Roadshow (cnet.com)

Agree and why not like the SilvErado just do that to one of the E's in EscaladE or EscaladE ESV. I see no reason to have IQ on the name.

Bridgestone Retail Operations, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas has announced the plans to expand auto services for electric and hybrid vehicles services and vehicle charging at 44 Firestone Auto Care and Wheel Works stores. To quote: Bridgestone-owned Firestone Complete Auto Care and Wheel Works service centers in Austin, Texas, and San Francisco, Calif., will now offer advanced electric and hybrid vehicle services to customers. The expanded services are part of the company’s initiative to address an increasingly electric car parc and contribute to a more sustainable society. In partnership with Blink Charging, Bridgestone will also install a total of 50 level two plug-in electric vehicle charging stations at 25 Firestone Complete Auto Care and Wheel Works stores in select markets beginning early 2022. According to Marko Ibrahim, president, Bridgestone Retail Operations had the following to say: " We truly believe what's good for society is good for business, which is why we are increasing our investments in plug-in vehicle services in two key markets with plans to expand further in the future. The steps we take now will ensure we are the service provider of choice for new-energy vehicles. While hybrid and electric vehicle services account for less than 10% of total services at Bridgestone retail operations nationwide, Bridgestone expects significant increase by the end of the decade due to the increase of less than 50 hybrid/bev in 2019 and the expected more than 200 models of BEVs available by 2026 based on IHS Market Sales Based Powertrain Forecast, H1 2021. The only thing I would question about this is that they are only looking at Level 2 chargers which is slow when we have DC and people are not going to want to wait at an auto service center to charge for 30 minutes or so, but would IMHO rather have a DC charge of a few minutes. Bridgestone Retail Operations to Offer Expanded Electric Vehicle Services, Add Vehicle Charging in Select Markets (bridgestoneamericas.com) View full article

Very exciting to have read the press release when it came out and the video. GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 Pickup in Production, Ready for Customer Deliveries But now that you see this online it is even more exciting. I am really liking the Hummer SUV too.

Seeing stories like this makes me think that Musk will be his own worst enemy. Seems Public Robo Taxis make $25,000 BEV unnecessary. So poor to low-income folks should just give up on owning an auto and take public robo taxis like in Total recall. Got it. Musk you suck! Musk says Tesla isn’t working on $25,000 EV, suggests robotaxis make it less important (greencarreports.com)

Here I posted about the IQ names for Cadillacs future BEVs and only now is other web sites months later starting to talk about it and ask if you like it or not. Too Funny! Poll: Are You A Fan Of Cadillac's New IQ Naming Strategy? (cadillacsociety.com) The survey does show as of my posting that only 38% LOVE the IQ names, and 62% HATE it.

Affective January 1st, 2022, Rimac Automobili became two companies, Rimac Group which is a majority shareholder in the Bugatti Rimac with a 55% stake and Porsche owning the remaining 45%. Rimac Technology is a sister company 100% owned by Rimac Group. rimac_technology_video.mp4 Rimac found themselves working with multiple auto companies to engineer, develop, produce and supply high-performance battery systems, electric drive units, electronic control systems, and user interface components. Rimac has established a reputation for providing leading advanced performance electronic technologies. Rimac Technology is the major supplier of performance electronic BEV components to the following customers: Concept to series production, Rimac is dedicated to providing high-performance automotive technology solutions. Experience Rimac Technology. Rimac Technology currently is commissioned by more than 10 global OEMs using their over 10 years of battery development to produce high-performance battery packs that provide some of the highest power and energy density in high volume production. This starts with cell R&D and integration to multi-Use module design, thermal management from ultra-cold to extreme heat management, battery management, power distribution and DC/DC converters to the final vehicle integration. Rimac Technology is based in Zagreb, Croatia with a 1,000-person based team. This team has developed and has for sale to the global auto industry an extensive portfolio that you can find here: Portfolio | Rimac Technology (rimac-technology.com) From motors to gear boxes, controllers, distribution systems and even encrypted smart key systems. Rimac motors and gear boxes deliver some of the finest power output with torque vectoring possible. An example is that Rimac has two motors, SPM 280 which offers 375 HP / 205 lb-ft of torque and their SPM 900 motor which offers 603 HP / 664 lb-ft of torque. Taking this into account as an AWD version using the SPM 280 would be a total of 1,500 HP / 820 lb-ft of torque or with the SPM 900 in AWD form is 2,412 HP / 2,656 lb-ft of torque. With the use of Torque vectoring managing the 4 motors you would have world class grip in performance driving as well as possible in hauling a trailer or freight. The image below shows the independent motors and the combined motor units that can be used in RWD, FWD or AWD. They also have their gearboxes that allow for additional extended combinations for BEV use. With a full portfolio of components when it comes to controllers, management systems, power converters, on board chargers, low voltage and high voltage power distribution systems, Rimac believes they have you covered to ensure optimized performance. Expanded ECU, ICU and Smart Key systems allows one to just about do a one stop shopping to build ones desired BEV. In support of Rimac Green initiative, Rimac has started development on their Green Campus that will allow employees to live and work in harmony with the environment as 36% of the space will be natural vegetation. Rimac_Campus_Animation_W.mp4 Rimac Technology Officially Becomes Its Own Entity - Rimac Automobili (rimac-automobili.com) Press Releases Archive - Rimac Automobili (rimac-automobili.com) Rimac Group (rimac-group.com) Company | Rimac Technology (rimac-technology.com) Home | Rimac Technology (rimac-technology.com) View full article

Interesting Tesla Earnings call. Supply issues will continue to be a problem for 2022 for Tesla and as such the product road map that Musk was to present has come to naught. Top things Tesla Fans were expecting to hear start production this year or have an updated time frame on. $25,000 Tesla car, NOPE Nothing being done on this front according to Musk. Tesla Cybertruck, New concept, nothing really different other than still ugly, no door handles, huge ass single windshield wiper. Still not usable as a real truck. No production yet. Tesla Semi truck, NOPE no update, nothing happening on this front either. In the end, a very disappointing lack of product roadmap as Musk says NO NEW PRODUCT will come out in 2022. Tesla will continue to product the 4 BEVs they have as they bring Texas online and ramp up Berlin for auto production to compliment their California and China production sites. Seems this will put Tesla farther behind the Legacy OEMs as they ramp up for production of full size Trucks/SUVs and Rivian continues to ramp up production of their R1T and R1S auto's. Tesla (TSLA) earnings Q4 2021 (cnbc.com) Stock dropped 5% in extended trading but recovered. Stagnant this morning. The next 24 months are going to be very interesting for Tesla as Ford and GM ramp up production and RAM/Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler roll out their first BEVs.

Interesting to see the news stories that the Chevrolet Bolt is Dead. This is of course attributed to the fact that with this announcement by GM, the Orion Plant will start and undergo changes to support the starting production of the Chevrolet and GMC electric trucks by 2024. At this time GM has not stated where the BOLT will go or if it will survive, but they do say that small affordable BEVs will be produced at their Mexico assembly plants. I do agree that since the Ultium platform is capable of supporting sub compact to full size, that the future for the BOLT looks dim, but that is not to say that a next gen Bolt would not be made on the Utlium platform. I suspect this will be based on how well the Bolt sales pick up once production starts this week, product gets onto the lots and if they sell or not. Dim future for Chevy Bolt EV, EUV as evidence mounts GM plans to end production - Roadshow (cnet.com) The Chevrolet Bolt Is Dead Because There's No Place for It in GM's Future - autoevolution I do see a very bright future for the BEV Equinox that is to start production next year.

I do find it very cool to sell Performance Upgrade Parts with a 24-month warranty even if it is used in actual racing. ? Though I bet their lawyers have written in some very hard language to make it hard to actually have to honor the warranty. Who knows, we will see how this goes.