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G. David Felt

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  1. G. David Felt
    Like the Horse n Buggy change over to auto's in the early 1900's which for most of america took 25 to 50 years to achieve. I expect a more likely 15 to 25 year change over from ICE to EV especially once XFC chargers are everywhere at the Charging Stations of America.
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    Yes, I watched it and no there is nothing wrong with checking out where you are going first and deciding if you want to go there or not. I am more bold in that I have taken my Escalade in places many would not, but I also do take the time to look at the approach or departure angles to keep from damaging my rides. Yes the G-Wagon has lockers, but does that keep people form taking what they do have off road? No and that is the point of our discussion, just cause I do not have lockers does not mean I cannot go places and use my head to figure out a way to get there and back. Some people truly do not know how to drive or are willing to attempt something. I am not one of those and while I do not record my off road adventures, many seem to think that no one takes an Escalade off road. These videos just show that they do no matter the competition. Luxury off road does happen.
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    No matter what fans of either SUV will like what they have and enjoy using them. Everywhere I have gone in my Escalade I have gotten there and back including to Hearts pass a solid 4x4 trail in Washington State that takes you from ocean level to 7500 feet of switch back trails that have dug outs for allowing autos to pass each other and some steep approach and departure angles. Yes G-Wagon has more approach and departure angles and I could do that in an Escalade if I raised it up to the same level the G-Wagon is sitting at. Yet the core market is for luxury ride. Just cause the focus on what they sell does not mean it does not get used off road. Same with the G-Wagon, both mostly sold to people wanting a label or look and rarely used off road.
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    Generation 1 Escalade off road, not bad for a stock SUV. Plenty of Gen 2 off roading videos too
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    Escalade off road Seems no problem for the Russians to take them off roading also private folks going off road Plenty more online that is not done by GM but proves American Iron can go just about anywhere.
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    I get that you want to show what the G-Wagon can do via MB production videos, but the statement was of what it is used for and you can find off road American Iron regardless of your thoughts on their quality being used in real world use compared to the G-Class. I know what my American Iron will do and I put my money where my mouth is. I am more confident in taking it off road than I would the MB Products.
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    G. David Felt - Staff Writer Alternative Energy - www.cheersandgears.com Honda Consolidating Assembly plants in Japan It would seem Evolving is the new Honda buzz word as Honda releases a News Release this morning stating that they will be evolving their automobile production systems in Japan by merging their Saitama assembly line into the Yorii plant consolidating respective production strengths. This evolution will allow them to prepare and better guide the company as they plan and prep for the evolving electrification and intelligence technologies that will become standard in the auto industry. This will allow them to use the Yorii plant as a test bed for global production and best practice of assembly of new auto technologies and platforms. With this Honda can evolve into a global standard production platform for the future that covers ICE, EV and Hybrid auto's. Honda Press Release
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    G. David Felt - Staff Writer Alternative Energy - www.cheersandgears.com Riding Assist-e at 45th Annual Tokyo Motor Show Have to hand it to Honda, I am very much interested in this bike. An EV bike that will have between 100-200 miles of charge and built in autobalance in the way of a Segway will reduce the balance work of the rider. To quote the Honda Corporations press release: Honda Riding Assist-e (World premiere) The Honda Riding Assist-e features Honda’s unique balance control technology, developed through its humanoid robot research. The motorcycle automatically balances itself at very low speeds, reducing rider load. This model makes riding easier, and more fun. The Riding Assist-e is powered by electric motor, and marks a step towards realizing Honda’s vision of “enjoying the freedom of mobility” and “a carbon-free society.” This should make for some fast reacting quick off the line rides for the adrenaline junkie in us all! Honda Press Release Plenty of pics I see posted to the web now on this new bike. https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Honda+Riding+Assist-e+news+release&FORM=HDRSC2
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    Tesla delivers only 220 during the Quarter due to Bottlenecks Tesla says it is on track to deliver 100,000 S & X models by the end of the year and have Model 3 production up to 5000 units per month. Yet with that, they have also stated that due to bottlenecks on the assembly line, they are behind in building and delivering Tesla 3 to the public. I found the comment by another reader on the story of their quarterly report to be very spot on. To quote JSH who posted the following: "It seems that skipping basic steps in the tooling and manufacturing development process didn't pan out. It turns out that automotive manufacturers do know a bit more about making cars than a tech start up. This shocks no one except the fan-boys." Tesla Quarterly Report by Autoblog
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    Nissan is showing off their Leaf Nisimo at the Tokyo Autoshow. Have to say this is a sharp EV. Chevy needs a BOLT SS version Fast. More photo's of the outside and inside at the autoblog story Compared to the regular Leaf 2.0, this is a homerun hit.
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    Tesla Semi? Tesla teased everyone with this picture of their new City hauling 200-300 mile range Class 8 Semi EV. A reddit user saw this in california in an area known to be used by Tesla to test their EV projects. Is this the Tesla 200-300 mile range EV Class 8 Semi that is promised to be unveiled Oct 26 2017? Autoblog Video Is this the future of Silent delivery in our cities? autoblog story
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    First public interest is not weak, as has been stated here by many, the chicken or egg issue in regards to charging and auto options has always been the problem. Many are sitting on the side lines waiting to see what new options they get and many options are coming. With this, I see Autoblog did a comparison of sales between the Bolt and Volt and find that many customers prefer the CUV Bolt over the Volt. Autoblog story Nissan Leaf is also showing the same sales increase for EV's over Hybrids. Like everything and just like ICE in the Early 1900's, those that are willing to adjust their habits are willing to take the ease and savings of owning an EV and charging at their own house or work place and as the Gas Stations become Charging stations with XFC or Xtreme Fast Chargers (Level 4) that gives 300 miles of charge in less than 15 min, we will see habits change on those that are more set in their ways about changing. Cart before the Horse maybe, maybe not, clearly I expect you to be one of the last to change over if ever to EV's, yet the bulk of the public will change over in the next 15-20 years as the country changes with the rest of the world regardless of if you believe in Climate change or not. Many are wanting a healthier place to live for themselves, their children and the future of the planet.
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    I respect your thoughts on it, but I would put my 1994 GMC SLE Suburban and 2006 Escalade ESV Platinum up against a G-wagon any day. Both have been off road and have gone places I never see MB products especially the over rated G-Wagon.
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    I can see a surge of pony car sales when we have an EV version. The Torque will blow people away and as the batteries get better and more XFC or level 4 charging becomes available people will enjoy the quick recharge with the low end torque of moving fast.
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    True, the badge snobs do not care about the quality as much as the badge on the hood. I have to wonder about an all new one and believe it will be more of a refresh for the 40th time.
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    Totally agree, Amazon and Google are finally moving away from this out dated thinking of the 60's that DOES NOT improve productivity and yet some companies think it is the brand new idea of cool work space. DellEMC joined the IDIOTS of the work world in this and I truly believe the President of who is doing this is only doing it because he is the lone minority at the austin based company with the rest of the executives being all white and trying to show Mr. Dell he can cut costs. Yet the campuses that have done this at all have shown a decline in people productivity and people willing to work in the office. Noise and Distraction is a FAILURE to productive profit making work groups.
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    Same question can be asked of why do they still make the outdated screw mismatched G-Wagon? Seems to be two peas in a pod.
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    Yet idiots that cannot haul anything but their over inflated ego badge snob self will spend 6 digits on an over rated s-class or g-wagon. So end result is there are idiots all over rich and poor buying over priced crap from Germany and America as well as Asia. In regards to the Loans, most Asian and American auto's are bought, Germans hold the award for Leases as most are badge snobs that will live a life of eternal payment and never really probably be able to afford that car they drive.
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    As expected, CUV sales are doing good for MB just like everyone else. The market is truly into their CUV/SUVs.
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    Guess Service companies bought vans as the 245% gain in Savana van sales is crazy. Over all nice report on sales and great almost 3000 bolt sales.
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    Makes sense, I wonder what the global run rate is for the beast?
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    Makes one wonder when these numbers are better than Toyota Land Cruiser, what is keeping Toyota from offing that old dino? Must be a feeling that it is better to have something outdated in the space than nothing at all.
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    That is why I said it was finally dead, took them that long to sell the last of the new inefficient beasts. Must have been a big discount to get someone to buy it.
  24. G. David Felt
    Center stack in the Jeep is good and useful, I like it. Once you have a HUD, even better. Test drive an auto with HUD and you will be impressed at the customization of info you can have there.
  25. G. David Felt
    Venza is finally dead, amazed they can keep going with the Land Cruiser and Sequoia, but guess as long as they break even on cost, it is ok by the corp. heads.
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