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I just saw this story and wish Washington would get on board as I see very little benefit in having a front license plate other than making the job of the cops easier. Ohio has joined 19 other states in doing away with the front license plate. https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/ohio-removes-front-license-plate-requirement-joining-19-other-states/ar-BB16fXwL?ocid=msedgntp

Funny, I do one search to get the image of the TravelJohn for my response here and now in my browser, I get ads for it.

Based on the Skateboard platform, those that have been inside the R1T say it has way more space than a regular full size truck. This would lead me to think that even when the Mid Size trucks are in the same width / length as the R1t, interior is implied to be full size.

Seems Masters is the new Bachelors in education for our Interns. This is the umpteenth email announcement about the team interns and everyone this year, all 100 plus interns are working on their masters.

QUESTION for EVERYONE: With Covid-19 and Shelter in Place, have you come to better know your neighbors? I have read this morning in multiple stories in the news that one affect of our current pandemic and the return of knowing who your neighbors are. Something that was very common in the 50's and 60's of knowing who lives around you. One example was a cul-d-sac where the families has social distance, but gathered with their BBQ's and had a group dinner and talked at a distance. I honestly have seen my neighbors more, but do not really know them any more than I did the last 21yrs of living here in my house.

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Very true, all the Buffet's here in Washington state are still closed and the note on the Chinese / Mongolian buffet by me in Lynnwood is they are closed permanently. Old Country Buffet's that were here are gone as the franchise owner went bankrupt due to Covid-19. Worst yet is Airbus has stated it needs to lay off 10's of thousands of workers and the unions are saying no. HELLO IDIOT UNIONS, No one is buying planes, no sales, no profits, no money to pay the workers. Boeing is handing out pink slips as it slows all production. I suspect the Auto Industry will have a heavy contraction this fall. I believe we could see a 25% reduction in work force. I am appreciating companies where the CEO and Board are foregoing their salaries this year, have stated no pay raises or bonuses and froze hiring as they have committed to not laying off any employees during this pandemic. Very happy I have a job right now. I feel for those here and everywhere that have lost jobs. I do believe we are at the start of a global contraction and change in education / job training that will change the way we work and move about.

First, no proof that the Covid-19 was laboratory made (conspiracy theory). There is plenty of evidence that it came from Bats and yet how did the bats get it. Scientists are still not sure. Agree, it does not make you sicker, but the stronger spikes do not break as easily as before so recovery will be harder as it sticks in the blood causing clots and in the lungs. Every day my friend we see more and more ways that Covid-19 hurts people. Yes it is hard on those with pre-existing conditions and strong in shape people should recover best, but we are also seeing a huge up tick in infections among the youth to 20's something crowd. Course does not help with idiot's having Covid-19 infection parties thinking herd immunity is the best way to deal with a virus that is changing to survive itself and Humans finding a way to react to it to stay alive also. Sweden has acknowledged that the herd immunity is not helping their country. End result was to just share the info with everyone and wish everyone to stay safe and healthy. No need to take unwarranted risks. Rip to the people we have lost: https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/02/us/california-thomas-macias-coronavirus/index.html Sad for the bride, life should never start this way. https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/02/asia/india-wedding-coronavirus-infections-scli-intl/index.html Glad this man recovered, but he almost did not. From your neck of the woods. https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/01/us/arizona-man-crowded-bar-covid-hospital/index.html

California has started to install fast chargers on the rural roads now. https://chargedevs.com/newswire/envisions-ev-arc-provides-solar-powered-dc-fast-charging-along-rural-california-corridor/

@trinacriabob Here is the first of them that I read on the Prime Plugin Hybrid. https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1128706_2021-toyota-rav4-prime-first-drive-review-the-way-a-plug-in-hybrid-should-be Here is a second review on the Rav4 Prime. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-toyota-rav4-prime-preview/

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Reviews say the hybrid and plug-in hybrid actually drive better than the lower end Rav4's. Better than the Lexus predator mouth grill.

Been reading the reviews as I have family members that want a Hybrid CUV and I have to say the Rav4 has earned it's leadership place. The latest reviews just starting to come out on the Rav4 Prime Plug-in Hybrid is it is even better. Wish they would get them into the rental lots for testing.

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Of course it is boring to you, Ya live in the Dino age. Plenty of warm green house gas just before they get wiped out.

What Buffet did you go to? Agree no matter which way you take, Leavenworth is awesome. I love the local made Root beer made with local Honey. Awesome especially when put over the Local made Vanilla bean ice-cream.

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Your talking about this story where they say it is between a Toyota Tacoma single and double cab. The interior is sized to be full size. The CEO RJ is 6'2" and his son's are tall like him and fit, so I have to believe it is far more roomy than a Tacoma. This is also why I will wait till I can physical sit in the product myself. https://www.motortrend.com/news/2020-rivian-r1t-ev-first-look-electric-pickup-truck/ They say the R1T is 215.5 inches long in the story from 2yrs ago. Today on the actual web site, it is 217.1 inches, so it grew a couple inches. 79.3 inches wide. https://rivian.com/r1t/

Mustang Mach-e Updates per electrek.com Charges 30% faster than stated earlier at the reveal Across the board all models have 11 lb-ft of more torque and from 8 to 14 more hp. Order books are now open starting today, so reservation holders are now being booked as orders. Seems some Ford dealers across America think they have a right to 5 to 15 thousand above MSRP for a Mach-e Sale. Buyers are shopping around as you can choose what dealership you want to receive your Mach-e at once you agree to a price. As such a growing list of dealers who have committed to not doing ADM on the Mach-e or other Ford products. https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/official-list-no-adm-mach-e-ford-dealers.95/ https://electrek.co/2020/06/30/ford-mustang-mach-e-specs-opens-order-book/

Gonna re-chrome it?

Other times Zen tranquility is nice just like an EV.

Awesome read @William Maley I totally agree with your thinking. I have been home since February when Dell Technology choose to have the company world wide Shelter in place (164,000). The company has since informed us that they expect 50% of the employees to become work from home permanently. Since then, I have now received my date of going to the office to clear out my cubicle. July 8th from 8am to 10 am. I will pack up and take home everything. My gut tells me this is the start of a commercial property downturn as companies that can have employees work from home will and reduce the cost of commercial property rent. Our Seattle office is a 7 story building that we had subleased out the 7th and 1st floor. The lease is up this fall. As such, I suspect we will reduce down to Floors 4 to 6 as our Datacenter is on Floor 4 and we have steps between floor 5 and 6 cut through the cement so no way to isolate the floors. As such, I suspect a much smaller sales center with most being focused on support and engineering onsite that is critical, rest will be at home. There are 1,200 of us in the office. I suspect only a few hundred will return to the office. Days of driving into work are over for me, as such, taking the road trip drive will be more important than ever now. To be safe it is more than just mask and a set of disposable gloves. We need to insure we have our sanitizer, think about where we stop and have the ability to use the restroom. Plan to have your TravelJohn with you. As an auto enthusiast, it is more important to keep us connected to the passion that drives our interests. Anyone up for an Auto enthusiast skype/zoom get together?

Here in Washington state all the Octoberfest festivities have been canceled since no large outdoor or indoor gatherings are being allowed. While sad at first as there is a German Town here Leavenworth that is awesome to visit in the mountains had one of the best Octoberfest with so much beer to try. Yet now the focus will be to do mini Oktoberfest's with family in the home. A refocus is what will be needed and a change in marketing to keep folks interested and buying. Airbus is saying huge employment cuts are coming. Boeing has done it here, we are entering a new era of employment and a change in how we do business to stay safe. I am thinking virtual visits to auto museums will have to suffice till we can get back out physically. Stay physical at home to stay in shape all.

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