OT: Electric vehicles

[mildone]

you just know the democrats are going to **** this up….royally!

Sorry, but as always, I'm not interested in choosing sides or playing the blame game.

Both Rs and Ds in Congress or the White House have been screwing up stuff for as long as I can remember. And I see no reason to expect either side to do any better anytime soon.

So I'd rather focus on discussing the specific issues without falling into the hypocritical and psychotic abyss that is political/ideological demonization.

 

[BROTHERSKINNY]

I have said this in a prior post but I live in S FL( fortunately n the east coast). I purchased a PHEV with 40 miles of range that covers 90/95% of my total driving BUT also has a gasoline range of 550 miles that would go a long way to cover an evacuation situation.

I could not imagine myself if I lived on the west coast sitting on I 4 or I 75 in gridlocked traffic watching my range go down right before my eyes.

There is no compromising with the Glo ball, EV, climate change nutters on this board. You either subscribe to their world view or you are a climate denier, vaccine conspirator, or fascist; take your pick. LOL!

 

[Rutgers Chris]

I have said this in a prior post but I live in S FL( fortunately n the east coast). I purchased a PHEV with 40 miles of range that covers 90/95% of my total driving BUT also has a gasoline range of 550 miles that would go a long way to cover an evacuation situation.

I could not imagine myself if I lived on the west coast sitting on I 4 or I 75 in gridlocked traffic watching my range go down right before my eyes.

I can see the phev argument for longer trips and your driving situation, it makes sense. As far as the evacuation, Ev’s don’t use power while idling so you’d be ok sitting in traffic.

 

[fsg2]

There is no compromising with the Glo ball, EV, climate change nutters on this board. You either subscribe to their world view or you are a climate denier, vaccine conspirator, or fascist; take your pick. LOL!

Yeah, everyone else in the thread are the unreasonable ones 🙄

Most of us don't even own an EV and def couldn't care less if you do.

 

[RUTGERS95]

There is no compromising with the Glo ball, EV, climate change nutters on this board. You either subscribe to their world view or you are a climate denier, vaccine conspirator, or fascist; take your pick. LOL!

like good nazis, liberal ideology is their religion or 'state' of choice

 

[BROTHERSKINNY]

Yeah, everyone else in the thread are the unreasonable ones 🙄

Most of us don't even own an EV and def couldn't care less if you do.

But there a few on the board that want to tell us that EVs are the only way. If you do not believe the propaganda, then you are a “climate denier”. There are some who want to tell you what you can drive.

 

[RUTGERS95]

seriously however, the EV people in Florida will have issues for sure.

 

[fsg2]

But there a few on the board that want to tell us that EVs are the only way. If you do not believe the propaganda, then you are a “climate denier”. There are some who want to tell you what you can drive.

Yeah, no there aren't. I mean, there will be. But not now. And even if there were, it'd be for nought.

 

[fsg2]

seriously however, the EV people in Florida will have issues for sure.

Are there EV people in Florida?

I thought they mostly traveled via gator back ...and rippin' meth highs.

 

[RUBlackout7]

seriously however, the EV people in Florida will have issues for sure.

No they won’t 😂

 

[OntheBanks]

Unlike the republi-holes, who would be yelling "muhhhhhh freeeedumz" with their last breath before choking to death on poisonous air.

I grew up with more poisonous air in the 50's & 60's than we have today. It's not even close. Black smoke coming out of trucks, busses and every factory along Rt 1 from Princeton to Jersey City. White cigarette smoke coming out of every adult person that I knew. There were trash cans that we used that had holes in the sides that we used to burn our household trash. And then there were the times we would follow the mosquito spray fogging truck on our bikes in spring and summer evenings.

 

[BROTHERSKINNY]

I grew up with more poisonous air in the 50's & 60's than we have today. It's not even close. Black smoke coming out of trucks, busses and every factory along Rt 1 from Princeton to Jersey City. White cigarette smoke coming out of every adult person that I knew. There were trash cans that we used that had holes in the sides that we used to burn our household trash. And then there were the times we would follow the mosquito spray fogging truck on our bikes in spring and summer evenings.

Next thing you will tell me you drank out of a garden hose! How are you even still alive? LOL!

 

[OntheBanks]

Next thing you will tell me you drank out of a garden hose! How are you even still alive? LOL!

Yes I did. I think I cleared out my lungs screaming at Rutgers Football & Basketball games since the mid '70's.

 

[fsg2]

I grew up with more poisonous air in the 50's & 60's than we have today. It's not even close. Black smoke coming out of trucks, busses and every factory along Rt 1 from Princeton to Jersey City. White cigarette smoke coming out of every adult person that I knew. There were trash cans that we used that had holes in the sides that we used to burn our household trash. And then there were the times we would follow the mosquito spray fogging truck on our bikes in spring and summer evenings.

No doubt. Which is absolutely the point.

 

[fsg2]

When people talk about drinking out of the hose, that's just potable water outside, no? Or are you talking ag water?

 

[sdwcpa]

I can see the phev argument for longer trips and your driving situation, it makes sense. As far as the evacuation, Ev’s don’t use power while idling so you’d be ok sitting in traffic.

I am not so sure of that especially with the AC going. I was in a Tesla on an Uber trip and the range did go down as we sat in traffic with the AC on.

I fully agree that PHEVs are not for everybody but with the current range issues of Evs and the current state of the non Tesla public charging system for someone like myself who has the ability to charge in my own garage PHEVs are the way to go.

 

[BROTHERSKINNY]

I know the climate change people on this board desperately want us all to believe their is Global Warming and there may be but I do not believe it is man made. The world climate was warming way before the industrial revolution was happening, in fact this most recent "warming cycle" started tens of thousands of years ago before humans were even a factor on this planet. We know from Ice core samples from the poles and other physical evidence over the whole world that the planet has gone through several warming and cooling cycles over miliions of years. This is just the latest warming cycle and at some point we will get a cooling cycle.
Here is a picture of Sydney harbor from 140 years ago and today. There is no change in the mean sea level in that period of time. Also we have the Obamas who bought a $10 million house on Marthas Vinyard. Mr. Climate change doesn't seem too worried about his island sinking into the ocean.

 

[RU4Real]

I know the climate change people on this board desperately want us all to believe their is Global Warming and there may be but I do not believe it is man made. The world climate was warming way before the industrial revolution was happening, in fact this most recent "warming cycle" started tens of thousands of years ago before humans were even a factor on this planet. We know from Ice core samples from the poles and other physical evidence over the whole world that the planet has gone through several warming and cooling cycles over miliions of years. This is just the latest warming cycle and at some point we will get a cooling cycle.
Here is a picture of Sydney harbor from 140 years ago and today. There is no change in the mean sea level in that period of time. Also we have the Obamas who bought a $10 million house on Marthas Vinyard. Mr. Climate change doesn't seem too worried about his island sinking into the ocean.

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The climate has been warming since the peak of the Laurentian glaciation.

The rate at which warming is occurring has accelerated in the last 100 years.

Also, your photo analysis skills are poor. If you examine that picture closely you can see that the mean high water marks on the base of the lighthouse are not the same - the current one is higher than the historical.

 

[WhichReligionIsRight]

The troll bots (both) are amped up (sorry, bad pun) today. There is no point even discussing with them.

 

[RUevolution36]

man, i thought the russians were busy with other things right now. guess message board spamming is a different military unit.

Polestar 3 Electric SUV Teased ahead of Upcoming Reveal

The 2023 Polestar 3 is set to become the brand’s third model when it debuts on October 12, and its electric motors will dispense up to 510 horsepower.

www.caranddriver.com

now...back on topic. i'm not a fan of SUV's in any format, but this does look pretty good.

 

[RUevolution36]

Elon says the Cybertruck can be a boat for a short time. Can it exceed the capabilities of the Toy-boat-a?

 

[jtung230]

Elon says the Cybertruck can be a boat for a short time. Can it exceed the capabilities of the Toy-boat-a?

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After the short time, it turns into a submarine

 

[RUevolution36]

After the short time, it turns into a submarine

are there supercharger stations on the ocean floor?

 

[mildone]

are there supercharger stations on the ocean floor?

Plenty a dat dere salt lithium stuff probably. 🤪

 

[fsg2]

It's World EV Day (previously postponed because of queen's passing).

I invite @BROTHERSKINNY and @RUTGERS95 (what's with the caps, boys?) to join me in a celebratory toast!

Prost!!

World EV Day

World EV Day, a celebration of emobility, worldwide. Drive change, together.

www.worldevday.org

 

[mildone]

It's World EV Day (previously postponed because of queen's passing).

I invite @BROTHERSKINNY and @RUTGERS95 (what's with the caps, boys?) to join me in a celebratory toast!

Prost!!

World EV Day

World EV Day, a celebration of emobility, worldwide. Drive change, together.

www.worldevday.org

TBH, I dislike all these made-up "holiday" type things. Like the recent "National Daughter's Day". Or "Father's Day".

I love my daughter and I think every day should be "daughter's day" or "father's day" or whatever. I just don't think we need formal declarations of such days.

Bah humbug!

 

[Caliknight]

Tesla stock taking major losses today. Down over 6%.

 

[Caliknight]

Rolling blackouts in Ca have fueling a state full of EV's as pipedream.

 

[RU4Real]

Rolling blackouts in Ca have fueling a state full of EV's as pipedream.

California's power consumption issues can be solved by shutting off the Los Angeles Aqueduct.

 

[BROTHERSKINNY]

It's World EV Day (previously postponed because of queen's passing).

I invite @BROTHERSKINNY and @RUTGERS95 (what's with the caps, boys?) to join me in a celebratory toast!

Prost!!

World EV Day

World EV Day, a celebration of emobility, worldwide. Drive change, together.

www.worldevday.org

A toast to EV's!

While I do not think they are more environmentally friendly than ICE vehicles I have absolutely no problem with people who want to buy and drive EV's. What I do not like is this push by the democrats to make everyone drive EV's by jacking up the price of gasoline by limiting supply.

 

[BROTHERSKINNY]

Tesla stock taking major losses today. Down over 6%.

Take a look at Lucid and Rivian Down 7% and 8% respectively

 

[Rutgers Chris]

Take a look at Lucid and Rivian Down 7% and 8% respectively

Nio is the winner at 10.5%. Fwiw, F and GM also down in the 6 range.

 

[RU4Real]

2024 Mustang. More powerful than ever before.

 

[fsg2]

2024 Mustang. More powerful than ever before.

And less inspired, styling wise.

Ford seems to be nudging it toward chick car territory. Debut photos/video were nearly all women.

 

[Caliknight]

Running neck and neck with Porche to see who can get there first.

 

[WhichReligionIsRight]

Rolling blackouts in Ca have fueling a state full of EV's as pipedream.

Boris, what rolling blackouts are you talking about?

 

[Caliknight]

Who is Boris?

The one's that have been happening. Like Wednesday.

 

[WhichReligionIsRight]

 

[WhichReligionIsRight]

Who is Boris?

The one's that have been happening. Like Wednesday.

What are you talking about? Did a power line go down in your neighborhood? There have been no widespread power outages in California.

This California power outage talking point - a false talking point - keeps being repeated. Bizarro world stuff.

 

[Caliknight]

Where in SoCal do you live?