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Alternative Fuels & Propulsion RANDOM
Robert Hall replied to G. David Felt's topic in Electric Vehicles and Alternative Fuels
I've spent $45 on gas total over the last 4 months...;) In the before pandemic time, I was spending maybe $70/month on gas. When I lived in AZ, I was spending $50-60 a week on gas. Having no commute makes a big difference. -
And now for something completely random...whilst listening to a podcast, there was a discussion of 2+2 (4 seat) rear-mid engined cars--a very small space--only a handful have been built over the years. Lamborghini Urracco, Ferrari GT4 and Mondial, and the Lotus Evora is the only one currently in production. Made me wonder--has their ever been a production 4dr, 4 seat rear-mid engined car? I know of plenty of 4dr rear engined cars (Corvair, some Renaults, etc)....but a 4dr rear-mid? Can't think of one...
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The greenhouse looks a lot like the Silverado. The front looks much better than the fugly current Silverado.
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Alternative Fuels & Propulsion RANDOM
Robert Hall replied to G. David Felt's topic in Electric Vehicles and Alternative Fuels
Yeah, there is that..but we here are all 'guilty' of that. That's the reality of transportation now..still a while before EVs become a realistic option for many. -
Alternative Fuels & Propulsion RANDOM
Robert Hall replied to G. David Felt's topic in Electric Vehicles and Alternative Fuels
Not sure about the coal---he doesn't have diesels, and the PNW gets it's power via hydroelectric, not filthy coal. I was curious about how much coal-powered power production is left in the US, seems like only 3 still active in my state (2 in the county I lived in as a kid). My power now comes from nuclear plants. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_coal-fired_power_stations_in_the_United_States -
Hopefully Stellantis won't be sinking into the ocean like Atlantis..
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Fabulous Flops: Chrysler 2.2L and 2.2L Turbo I
Robert Hall replied to Blake Noble's topic in Opinion
Haven't seen a K car on the road in ages..I think they all rusted out around here. -
Ouch. Wonder if it has suspension and other underneath damage. A little bondo and paint...
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May they have more success than the last Latin-named Chrysler parent (Cerebus)...
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Probably no panels in common. The ES is based on the Camry platform, though.
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Nothing remotely to do with the Camry. You are thinking of the ES. The GS has a proper RWD platform, not transverse engine FWD shit. I've read the GS is decent sports sedan.
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Matador (The Rebel was renamed Matador for '71)
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I like how the font on the embossed 'Ford' resembles the 'Ford' on the tailgate of the first gen. -
Yeah, I did that with my username a year or so ago, got tired of Cubical and Moltar. Rob or Robert, never, ever Bob. Hope your hand heals well. I'm wondering if I'm developing arthritis...after a day of computing, my right middle finger (and only that finger) gets very painful. Not sure if it's from typing or mousing, though I tend to use the Mac trackpad more than the mouse (that is mostly thumb movements).
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You changed your handle on here, I see..
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There are many conversations.
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It’s so you.
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Yeah, I could see EVs being commodity appliances. But are enough people willing to drop $40k or more on an unknown brand appliance? Maybe if they are made available as monthly subscriptions/leases... I could see someone 'subscribing' to an EV online, have it delivered to their house, then use it for a period of time (24 months?), subscription is up, it gets picked up and disposed of, a new, improved one is dropped off....just like a phone... strange new world..
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Alternative Fuels & Propulsion RANDOM
Robert Hall replied to G. David Felt's topic in Electric Vehicles and Alternative Fuels
That's just marketing... it's on the consumer to determine if they want to pay that price. I understand, though..third party products are often shit. I stick with authentic Apple products (esp. charging cables and power cords) though I know they cost more than some 3rd party shit product. As an aside, one third party product I've bought lately that I've been satisfied with are Anker wireless earbuds..better than the hard plastic ones that came w/ my latest iPhone. -
Exactly. Thus they don't have the need for Bentley pickups or vans. Like with Cadillac, there is Chevy and GMC for the commercial vehicles. Different approach. Mercedes has long had the duality in their reality--luxury sedans, coupes, sporty models with a long history of commercial vehicles.
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Bentley and Porsche are part of VWAG, they have VW Commercial for the vans.
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If I were to trade my Jeep on something late model from another car maker right now, I'm not sure what I'd go for..got to think about it.
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Love the dash on the Rivian...kind of almost Volvoish...I like the light colors and the light wood. And I do like that green exterior color you posted a while back.
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I like the Model S styling, but the other models don't appeal to me at all. And I really don't like having all the controls on a touch screen. I like the tactile feel of conventional controls. My Jeep has a lot of controls in the touch screen, but mostly they aren't the most essential features.
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I get that Tesla has great technology...being in tech and all I should be a customer of theirs, but their products just don't really appeal to me..I may eventually have an EV...let's see what the market is like in 10 years.
