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G. David Felt

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  1. G. David Felt
    Largest Source of Greenhouse Gas? Transport Sector In 40 years of tracking, the biggest source of greenhouse gas pollution is no longer power plants. Transportation has this distinction covering boats, planes, trains and automobiles. According to the latest government data, the U.S. has made a massive switch from Coal powered electricity, the dirtiest form of power generation to natural gas, wind and solar reducing since 2000 this sector leading our greenhouse gas production to making it equal to the transportation sector in 2016 and finally having the transportation sector surpass it in 2017. Health being one of the biggest benefits of this switch as the big change has immediate improvements to health for those that are burdened with heart disease, asthma and cancer. With this gain, it seems the US is poised to have what wind, solar and natural gas did to the power generation sector with EV or electrical vehicle changes doing to the transport sector. Already we have Alaska Airlines using Biofuel to power their jets, thus giving a nice french fry aroma to the plane's exhaust. The Transport Topics story says that as electrification of the U.S. auto fleet begins, we could see the two biggest greenhouse gas pollution sectors converge as EV auto's pull their power from the grid. This is expected to have huge gains in Europe as they roll out their XFC or Extreme Fast Charging network which is already being challenged by the auto industry that has banded together to bring out an XFC version 2. Seems a 350 kW charging network will not deliver the expected 350 mile charge in 15 minutes or less. As such many of the auto industry companies have decided a 400 to 450 kW charging system would make better sense. TT News Story NREL XFC Story EERE Story GC Story GC Story 1 GC Story 2
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    V12 is a dead dog that should end with the current run. Majority of people do not want that gas guzzling engine. On top of it, we are already seeing superior performance from smaller engines even if gas cost is not an issue and superior performance from EV powertrains. So I agree with the AMG top dog, V12 is dead and time to move on. An A35 is interesting, wonder if it could beat a Ford Focus RS. If they are going for only the VW and Honda, then it is already losing.
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    @Drew Dowdell @William Maley Hey guys, can you possibly shed some light on what ccap41 and I are wondering about? Do you have any insight into this or press releases that I cannot seem to find on GM web site about why the awesome ATS or CTS platform is not able to be used for the CUV products? I would think it would make total sense to have a universal platform that could cover these two segments much the same way GM trucks and body on frame SUVs use the same platform.
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    I would love to understand the difference between a car platform and a CUV platform. It would make sense to me to have a platform that could cover both from an investment standpoint. I also wonder?
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    As has been proven by so many companies that FWD/RWD is not an issue for the Luxury and mid market as we see plenty are sold every year worldwide of the FWD CUV design. If anything AWD is now considered part of the upper Luxury world for those that can afford the higher fuel costs.
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    How is it grouped with Chevy Trucks? They have their own Electric section and it is 2 tabs away from the trucks tab. Or are you talking about their www.gmfleetorderguide.com site which does put ALL SUV,CUV and Trucks together under their Alternative Fuels section. Totally understandable. Fleet sales are very different than retail sales.
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    I was curious and looked up their current 4 platforms and MB is stating that the MHA is was is used for the GLE, GLS and E class sedan unless all the news companies who reported this info is wrong. Just going by the news reports.
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    Who Cares? MB uses their car platforms to build all their CUVs. So Guess based on your statement of the Escalade is a cheap SUV because it is built on a truck platform or the GM900 series then MB CUVs are even cheaper since they use the low class car platforms to build them. C Class MRA platform is also used to build the small CUVs. E class is on MHA as is the mid size CUVs. Seems the G-Wagon is the only body on frame SUV they offer and with that you get next storage section, plastic ring with next bottom as cup holders. That is better than the heated or cooled cupholders in an Escalade?
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    Why would anyone want an even uglier small CUV from them?
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    SMK sees the G-Wagon as above the Escalade ESV Platinum. As such and since they charge double what they charge the Escalade ESV Platinum, He thinks Cadillac should have a V12 powered AWD with multiple off road capabilities that would slot in above the Escalade. In reality, GMC Needs a Professional Grade Hummer package for the Yukon that would cover everything the G-Wagon can do off road. Escalade just needs a V edition for both standard and ESV versions. They also need an AWD EV Escalade as that would trump anything MB, BMW or Range Rover currently has.
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    Honestly if you look at how many FWD MB, BMW and Audi auto's are sold, It is becoming very clear that unless you are an enthusiast like many are here at C&G, the drive layout means nothing anymore. You have those that need AWD for the weather of where they live and then regular 2wd for the rest. No more does it matter if it is FWD or RWD for the bulk of buyers.
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    Agree, I really hope this auto show season we see the two new EVs that are based on the Bolt platform that are supposed to come out in 2019 as 2020 models. My gut is telling me that they will probably not go on sale till late 2019.
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    Reviewing and realized that the Chevy BOLT passed 20,000 sold a month before they said they would. The focus was on 20,000 sold by the end of the year. With the Ampera-E sales and the US sales, I would have to say the BOLT is a hit and will continue to do very well in 2018.
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    Go figure on why Cadillac would drop hints that an Escalade V was imminent and this was all the rage in 2015 and here we are 3 years later just about and still no V edition. This is a failure of Cadillac leadership. It is not that hard to create a V edition.
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    @oldshurst442 @Cmicasa the Great @Cubical-aka-Moltar Perfect time to bring back the GMC Typhoon & Trailblazer SS which is a Corvette based SUV. Also, time to stop dicking around Cadillac and have a V edition of the Escalade as well as V editions of the XT line. Love this story from Detroit News about building a Corvette labeled SUV. http://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/henry-payne/2017/03/27/gm-built-corvette-suv/99676442/
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    The ultimate in Green Transportation and Transformation!
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    Totally agree, This would be perfect for Ocnblu who likes a new auto every 12 months.
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    This is awesome 1,103 HP Hennessey Exorcist ZL1. Comes with a 2yr, 24,000 mile warranty. Only 100 to be built a year per year as long as GM continues to build the ZL1. Freakin SWEET!
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    I totally agree with this in regards to real world testing to get the New Standard of the World auto for everyone!
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    Interesting, so a regular Lambo, add a ton of Steroids and the tiring coupe design for limited rear head room, leg room. Talk about a busy dash, but love the warm brown two tone interior. I like it, So much better than their cars. Be exciting to see one in person.
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    2019 Lamborghini Urus 8.jpg
    Boy talk about taking a Lamborghini, add a ton of Steroids and one Urus is born.
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    2019 Lamborghini Urus 9.jpg
    Talk about no head room and what looks like very little back seat leg room. Wonder what their measurements hit at?
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    WOW, what a busy interesting dash. Love the Warm brown two tone interior.
  24. G. David Felt
    Nope far from it, common sense is what is failing from ads like this. In a 30 second spot you cannot tell me that you or anyone else can actually read all that fine print. So having a ad that says out the door at $28,500. These ads have ended up in the courts here in Washington state and lost every time as to why they are no longer allowed here. Many people do not read the fine print, do not have the common sense to read the details and only see as you state the Out the Door Price and expect that end of story. As much as I hate government oversight and big brother watching, there is a case to be made to make sure businesses do not take advantage of the average citizen and abuse the marketing. Case in point is VW ABUSE of the Green Diesel Marketing that is costing them dearly. What is required by law versus common sense and protection of the citizen are very much at odds to each other. Sadly we need to protect citizens from themselves as to why @CCAP41 and I believe these type of ads are deceptive and should be banned nationwide.
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    Drew, agree that both models are not base model, but from what I could see from comparing and reading the web site, base models of those two trim levels. I agree that insurance can especially if you do not own a house to take advantage of the added group discount of home/auto policies can clearly help. I see value here for many people yet also I see the flip side for those that preferred to not have ongoing payments if you are one that holds onto your auto's for a long time.
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