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EV News update for the start of the Year. Seems Tesls Model S refresh has been caught out in the wild. Maybe to Tesla fans they see a difference, but to me, seems more of the same old BLAH style. Tesla delivered a Record 180,000 autos in Q4 just missing their goal of 500,000 auto's delivered for 2020. Numbers for the number folks. Tesla (TSLA) delivers record of 180,000 cars in Q4, barely missing goal of 500,000 cars in 2020 - Electrek For those that have any knowledge of AC versus Heat pumps. In the commercial world, heat pumps are far superior to AC units but do cost more. The benefits is a better balance of Humidity control with cooling as well as heating for a far more comfortable house living. Now with auto's, the history has been to use a traditional power sucking electric heat system or the heat system based on the cooling system of the ICE power train. Course with EVs, you need a pure electrical heating system. Even the best ceramic core heating systems still use a ton of electricity. As such, heat pumps are far more efficient than the current heating systems EVs have been using and Tesla changed this for 2021 model 3 and Model Y auto's. As such, the Tesla Designed heat pumps have FAILED in a MAJOR way for COLD CLIMATE areas such as Quebec, NE of America, Alaska. Seems that the Heat Pumps designed and testing in California work great till you get freezing or below temps and then fail to work. As the story states in Quebec Canada, the Tesla Service centers are giving 2021 Model 3 and Y owners 2020 long term loaners as they stock pile the 2021 models in for warranty repair till Tesla has a proper fix. Tesla owners of brand-new Model 3 and Y cars plagued with heating issues in dead of winter - Electrek

These two prices is their Launch Edition prices. Basic prices have not changed. Base R1T starts at $67,500 Base R1S starts at $70,000 still.

Awesome Job @bobo Thank you for such an outstanding writeup!

Interesting that GMC is instructing the dealers to order 40% now of the Terrain with the Elevation package which makes the CUV blacked out. Good pics and info explaining the difference between the trim levels. https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/12/gm-raises-gmc-terrain-elevation-edition-order-suggestion/ @A Horse With No Name Due to having done this myself, the drive across Canada is awesome. I will also say that I have now spent a total of three weeks just exploring Banf National Park and still want to spend more time exploring. So much beauty to see. Very cool to drive up to the north pole circle and enjoy 24hrs of daylight.

Keeping you in my thoughts as you heal Drew. As my family eats Korean New Years soup, we send out positive thought and wishes for a better 2021 for all.

Forgot to post this last night after gassing up, but it seems moon caps are coming back. I have seen them on plenty of autos this month including this Subaru.

Wishing you a speedy recovery Drew and glad to hear you and Albert are safe. Guess it is time for that bathroom remodel you been postponing. Not trying to make lite of the incident, but only trying to be lite of the crazy terrible year 2020 has been. Glad to hear your safe and can mend into the new year. Wishing Albert and You a much better 2021. If there is anything any of us can do please let us know. Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery.

Yes the Kirkland GMC/Buick Dealership is still there. These cars were cool in their own way for sure. Happy New Years to you and everyone else here looking for a better 2021.

Last day of 2020 and running a few errands found this. A bit rough but still running.

Lovely, simply, lovely. https://www.instagram.com/p/CJeEFVkJLdx/?igshid=p3jtei9jhjyy

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I wish I could give you two emoji's as it is sad your phone died, but your story telling made me laugh. Wishing you all the Best Blu as you get a new phone to start 2021 off with.

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Coming back from my 9th day of skiing and saw an old buy, probably in his 70's in a Collectors Edition state license plate of a Gold Firebird in excellent condition. A dry day, roads dry, perfect time to take it for a cruise. Guy was in no hurry, just cruising along. Was cool how great a condition it was in. Probably garage kept and only out on sunny dry days.

I love these two SkyLines, probably just about the best version Japan has built. Current one is a Blah let down IMHO. R33 and R34 are the best looking.

I would agree that the review is from Canada. The North American Charging network is a mix as you find plenty of charging points on the west coast, a base start on the East Coast and little in the mid-west but they all are growing. Going to be very interesting in 2025 when we should have over 60 EVs on the market in North America.

Forgot to snap a pic before I left, but a new Camaro SS in red that came up the pass as the two young men had snowboards but it slid into the parking lot. Wrong tool for the job. Was funny watching them spin the tires to get in.

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@ykX Awesome, very happy for you. Have a Happy Holidays!

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Exciting solar panel news. A berlin scientific group combined two types of solar cell technology and ended up with a solar panel getting 30% efficiency. In other words it captured the energy of the sun at a 30% success rate. One would ask why is that such a big deal? Current Solar Panels are only 19 to 20% efficient in capturing the sun's energy. A 10% increase in capture rate means more power and faster energy for recharging. The scientist also go on to say they believe they can increase the efficiency rate even more as they move forward in their research. Currently this will help to drive Solar Power energy capture to a much higher level. Scientists set a solar cell efficiency world record - Electrek First experience review of the Mustang Mach-E that is just now beginning to get delivered to dealerships.

Happy Holidays to everyone here at Cheers and Gears. Wishing you a safe and healthy holiday season and an awesome coming 2021 year. Wishing you all an outstanding day from the top of our mountains skiing. 20201223_095043.mp4

End of a Terrible Year!

Ultimate Music Festival done every year here in Seattle. Bumbershoot — One Reel Should be an nice color. Pacific Blue Metallic. Great technology, ugly auto style sadly. I will take the Rivian or Hummer over a Tesla.