G. David Felt

Fiskar is to go public with a valuation of $2.9 Billion. $500 million will be used to bring their new CUV EV to market in 2022. https://www.autoblog.com/2020/07/13/fisker-automaker-going-public/ Cadillac released a 3 explanations of their newest auto, the Lyriq EV to help explain the name. https://www.autoblog.com/2020/07/13/cadillac-lyriq-ev-name-explanation/

VW will for Europe put on Sale the ID3 EV car July 20th. They have been building and stock piling them while software testing was done and tweaks to deliver on what they have promised for the base FWD EV for $33,000. 30,000 ID 3's will go out to early pre-orders and on July 20th, people can configure, put money down and have an official order with delivery date for their EV car. https://electrek.co/2020/07/13/volkswagen-vw-id-3-electric-car-july-20/

15 States and the District of Columbia have signed an agreement to have all medium and heavy duty trucks to be electric by 2050. All new Medium and heavy duty trucks for Sale have to be Electric only starting in 2045. California, Connecticut, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington and District of Columbia Should be interesting to see how this works out. https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1128869_15-states-want-all-heavy-duty-trucks-electric-by-2050 Nissan Ariya is going into production for release in 2021 as a 2022 model. AWD, 300 miles of battery range in a 4 door CUV for a starting price of $40,000. Plenty of additional details and pictures at the link below. Plus we have this You Tube video about it. https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1128872_nissan-ariya-revealed-300-mile-electric-crossover

That might be so, but the rear tail lights say Camry to me, body lines, etc. I bet they reuse plenty of parts from the Camry in this RWD sedan.

Meh, Rebadge of the Camry to me, nothing special.

Bull Fight

Girly Man

Gotta Love tech and the improvements that come with it. Checked and saw that via Frontier, I was paying $105 a month for 500 mbps / 500 mbps. I now just got updated to 1000/1000 or Gigabit speed for $90 per month.

Do you ever wake up in the morning with Numbness or tingly fingers? If so that is carpal tunnel early stages, get a hand brace to sleep in. Did wonders for my left hand, but the right being dominate had to be fixed with surgery.

Yes, decided I would be transparent on my actual name. Grew up in a group of 7 David's, 3 went by Dave, very soft spoken, introverts, but nice guys. The other 4 of us are clearly extroverts and much louder and aggressive. We still get together every so often and hang out talking about the past. Very interesting paths we all have taken. David is me! Like you, figure it was time to just go with my name than anything else Robert. Hope your having a good week. I am, work is going well, as I poke poke poke with my left hand.

Penicillin

Nice one, but I never go by Dave, I am DAVID, Introverts tend to be Dave, Extroverts tend to be David. Ya should know that by now about me!

I have now realized a new found respect for those that loose a hand. Had carpal tunnel surgery last Thursday and have had to learn to work pecking the keyboard with my left hand, eat as a lefty, drive as a lefty, etc. Wow, talk about taking for granted having two hands. Fingers feel amazing as no numbness or tingling.

Welcome @balingtwineau ?

Farmers

HD Radio

In the past they used to have SS on every product line and that is what I am relating to, Ford and GM have both used their performance labels on the whole product lines then none, then one, etc. that is all. Totally agree, Mercedes is a mainstream brand as you stated with a few luxury models as they also sell commercial utility to passenger Mercedes vans on the same lot as an A, B, C, E and S series. I have not seen a single Porsche, Rolls or Bentley entry level auto or utility van with those badges.

Freezer Jam

This individual works at blue cross/blue shield and started living out of the camper in March of this year. Now there are 3 others that also park in the lot who work there, no longer living in an apartment. It is what I have noticed. Will take a pic next time I drive down that parking street by their campus. Never had the RVs before the pandemic and now seems to be more moving around but in this area.

This cracked me up. Thanks for the laugh. Nope, no hatred at all just crazy what Tesla is charging for that others make equal at a less price. Choices, that is all.

To me a big difference is in the cost of accessories from the name brand when you buy their auto to begin with. @oldshurst442 makes a valid point about every business has a right to capitalize on their brand name to make extra profit. My OUCH is that they are late to this party and they have superior 3rd party products out there doing a better job as a lower price. But to each their own. In regards to project auto's, we each have our own taste on how we want to restore an auto for driving enjoyment. You are doing it as an ICE project, for me, I am excited to do it as an EV project. Very different compared to accessory sales for current on sale auto's.

Cool sounding updates for the Gladiator and Wrangler for 2021 model year. Seems more V8 power will be on tap for those wanting it. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2021-jeep-wrangler-updates-ford-bronco-report/

For new Model S and X purchases, Tesla has increased the charge rate to be equal to the model 3 and Y at 250kWh charge rate. Supposedly when they show off the all new designed S, they are supposed to have a new battery and charge rate to be competitive with upcoming Rivian, Ford and GM which is going to have 350 kWh charge rates bringing fast charging to the same time as ICE fueling. The question asked in this story is why and what has changed in the existing products to bring up this increase finally? https://electrek.co/2020/07/12/tesla-updates-model-s-x-supercharging-rate-250-kw/ New ordered Tesla S and X get these accessories included with the auto. Yet for everyone else, pay up is what Tesla Says for the new Wireless charging pad $125 and the new cargo net $50. OUCH when both are so much cheaper on Amazon via 3rd party suppliers. https://electrek.co/2020/07/11/tesla-pricey-new-accessories/

Mercedes-Benz takes financial stake and creates partnership to insure battery supply for EV product line in Chinese company that is also building production facility in Germany. Seems MB is not able to produce and bring online enough production in time to support their products, so buying into a Chinese company to ensure supply. https://chargedevs.com/newswire/mercedes-announces-partnership-with-battery-cell-manufacturer-farasis/

Lacking (at GM)