Drew Dowdell

Teslas are still bricking themselves brand new after 2-3 years of being on the market. When does it start? I don't see anything about it on my local Ikea page.

I've had symptoms after all except the first C19 shot. I always get flu-like symptoms from the flu shot. So if I can get it both over with at the same time I'd prefer that.

Have you gotten the Chicken Pox vaccine? I'm probably going to get my Flu and updated Covid Booster on Tuesday. I have to time it around expecting to be sick the next day.

Well, I wouldn’t be rolling in on 0% and I only need enough to get me to the high speed chargers on my way out… so like 50% of the way back home.

My vacation this year was at Rehoboth Beach. Once I parked the Chrysler, I didn’t touch it again until we left because we walked everywhere. 3 chargers within east walking distance of my hotel.

Then don’t. When I was in Denver last December and had a Kia Niro EV, I plugged it in while my friend and I went to lunch (it wasn’t necessary, but I did it as an experiment) and the next morning I went to breakfast in Boulder and charged while I ate and strolled Pearl Street (the tourist part of Boulder). I went and enjoyed my trip rather than having to stop for gas. And I didn’t have to stop to charge before I returned the rental… just dropped it. So it was a next savings in time and money.

then with ranges of 300 - 400 miles on many new EVs, why does anyone care about range? Even if you rent and can’t plug in at home, all Walmarts, GM dealers, Nissan dealers, Ford dealers, many malls, grocery stores, and parking garages have or are getting chargers. GM dealers were told by GM to reach out to local communities and install chargers. I have a meeting with a local Chevy dealer coming up to discuss charge points in the town I work for.

Calm your jets. None of this is that big a deal. What everyone needs to remember is that you do not need to charge to 100% every time you plug in. And everyone needs to slow the eff down on their trips. None of us here are doing the Cannonball run. I don't know who on this site has covered the most distance in road trips, but any list of the top 5 is gonna include me. I've done Pittsburgh - Miami in a single run without stopping to sleep and it's killed me every time I do it. I am dead to the world for the next two days, so it really puts a damper on any vacation activities. I've done it in as little as 17 hours and as much as 24 hours when stopping somewhere to sleep. Forget about what fuel you're using... it's just not good for your body to do trips like that. That said, I have done the trips enough times that I know approximately where my regular stops are. With the new high(er) speed charging that is coming with the next generation EVs (EValanche, the Cadillacs, Blazer, etc), they can add 100 miles of range in 10 minutes. Starbucks can't even make my order that fast. Now, because I've done the trip so many times and I know the range of the EValanche, I already know the truck can make the trip to my hotel in Columbia SC with one 15 minute recharge in Princeton West Virginia. I also know that my body can't make it all the way to Columbia without at least two more bathroom stops. And with EV trip planning, as with everything... there's an app for that. Plug-Share says I could do the trip to my parent's with just 5 stops to recharge. Now my parents don't have a charger, so I'd need to add a 6th stop in there somewhere, but Jacksonville to Miami is such an awful boring part of the trip I'd need to stop for my own sanity and bladder relief. Click to enlarge. It is set to GMC Hummer EV and I artificially bumped the range to 350 miles per charge which is still under the 400 mile range anticipated for the Silverado EV. I filtered the search to 70kw chargers or better for the best charging speed. The point I'm making here is that I couldn't do this trip, in this few stops, even in my current gasoline truck. My truck has a 550 mile range tank, and it can make it in just two fill ups. I do the drive twice a year and it is awful. Thursday I'm doing Pittsburgh - DC area. I can pick any one of these three DC fast chargers for a 15 minute break and be fine. But I'm also traveling with my elderly in-laws, so I know I'll be stopping at least once in Breezewood, PA and Berkley Springs, WV for bathroom breaks and probably their McDonald's coffee. So again, even in a gas car, I'll stop more than is technically necessary in an EV. My FIL is mostly disabled, so just getting him from the car into the McDonald's can take 10 minutes. Can we not put requirements on EVs that we don't put on our gas cars please?

Lightning Ioniq 5 is good but not my personal taste. Arteon with the upgraded engine is a fantastic last gasp for ICE sedan like cars.

I’ve got Lightning Arteon R Ioniq 5 so far

I’m at a car event testing cars today and here is the list. I can’t do them all, but is there something in particular you want to see? I can’t make any promises because I don’t know what the waits will be like. Acura -MDX SH-AWD Type S -Integra A-Spec w/Tech) Ford -Lightning -Mustang Honda -Ridgeline -HR-V AWD EX-L Hyundai -IONIQ 5 -Palisade Mazda -MX-5 Miata Grand Touring -CX-50 Mercedes-Benz -C300 -AMG GT35 Lexus -RC 350 F Sport -NX 450h Toyota -Tundra Capstone -GR Supra 2.0 Volkswagen -Arteon Volvo -XC90 B6

Ford is being Fast and Furious with the term "all-new" here. This is absolutely an evolution of the previous platform Mustang, but it is a very heavy evolution. There is next to nothing visible that has a direct parts interchange, but not totally nothing. So your observations about the doors looking similar probably have merit, but they could be just different enough that you can't swap in 2021 doors.

yeah, I have a very slight stutter. I record all of it in one take, but if I stutter during a paragraph I pause and reread/rerecord that paragraph until I get it right. So I'll have 2 or 3 tries at a paragraph in the recording. Then I go into Audacity and edit the audio to take out the pauses and bad paragraphs. There's definitely room for improvement, but I am happy with it as a first try.

My first real attempt at this. Please be kind, but I can take constructive criticism. Youtube is still processing the HD4k version of this, so it will look pixelated until that process is done.

I love how long and sleek it looks. It certainly has the long hood proportions I like

The 2024 Ford Mustang is possibly the last new V8 powered American car. While Ford is still moving firmly into the EV age, they are bringing out what is possibly the last new V8-powered American car with the 2024 Ford Mustang. The Mustang’s primary competition, the Challenger and Camaro, are likely going electric in the next iteration, while the Charger and 300C are the only sedans left with a V8 option under $90,000, and 2023 is their final model year. Recognizing that, Ford has made the Mustang GT’s 5.0-liter V8 more powerful than ever. Horsepower numbers weren’t released as of this writing, but Ford claims that it Coyote will be the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 ever in a Mustang. And it may just be your last chance to buy a new V8 car. The Mustang Ecoboost will also be offered with an all-new 2.3-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine for non-GT models. Again, Ford has not yet released power figures, but expect an increase over the 330 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque the current unit can produce on premium gas. Both engines can be paired with a 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission regardless of the body style chosen. Both GT and Ecoboost models can be optioned with a Performance Pack that includes a front tower brace, Torsen Limited Slip Differential, and an additional optional MagneRide active suspension, wider tires and wheels, and larger Brembo brakes. Additionally, the GT Performance pack adds brake cooling ducts and an auxiliary engine oil cooler. Additional options for the GT Performance pack are available Recaro seats and active exhaust. When equipped with the manual transmission, the GT includes standard rev-matching that holds engine speed while the clutch is engaged to maintain peak torque between shifts. Drivers can now rev the engine without even being in their Mustang with a new Remote Rev feature on the keyfob. Interior The interior has been completely rethought with a new jet-fighter-inspired “flight deck”. The driver-oriented cockpit has two curved screen displays. Ford used video game 3D technology based on the Unreal Engine to develop the animation displays on the highly customizable 12.4-inch instrument cluster. The driver can optionally set the cluster to flow seamlessly into a 13.2-inch curved infotainment system featuring SYNC4. The new standard color theme inside is no longer the traditional light blue/light gray and has moved to a new copper theme. Settings can be adjusted by simply swiping and rotating the car on the display. Mustang EcoBoost comes standard with cloth seats with optional Micro Suede vinyl inserts. Premium models gain synth leather seats in several color options, while the GT gets leather inserts. Sync4 has Amazon Alexa built in, and is compatible with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Exterior The 2024 Mustang will be available in 11 color options, three available wheel sizes and 3 colors of Brembo calipers when that option is selected. The EcoBoost and GT models each get unique front clips with the GT getting larger and more aggressive grille openings and hood vents. The Convertible body style remains with a compact top that can be activated with one touch. When stowed, the top leaves enough room in the trunk for two golf bags. All Mustang models come equipped with Ford Co-Pilot365, which includes Speed Sign Recognition, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Lane Centering Assist, Evasive Steer Assist, and Reverse Brake Assist. Included in the Performance Package is Active Pothole Mitigation, which continuously monitors body inputs to soften the blow of a pothole. The all-new Mustang will be built in Ford’s Flat Rock Assembly in Flat Rock, Michigan, and will go on sale Summer of 2023. View full article