Local cop I'm good friends with just got an EV6 GT and LOVES IT.
But then, cops are used to driving shitty cars, so...
OT: Electric vehicles
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But then, cops are used to driving shitty cars, so...
I saw one in the road yesterday. Outside of the fact that it had a Rivian nameplate, it was the most unremarkable large SUV you’ll see
Think you meant to quote someone else.
Don't entirely disagree about the RS1, but what makes it remarkable to me is that they went with a boxy old school design. Same for Kia and the new EV9.
Kia EV9 full reveal: two RWD and one AWD versions, up to 336 miles WLTP, 15 mins to charge 149 miles, Level 3 autonomy on highway, old school-meets-digital design ... and a digital store to charge you to unlock features the car physically has, including a torque and acceleration boost!!
Will make American debut at upcoming NY Auto Show.
www.caranddriver.com
Will make American debut at upcoming NY Auto Show.
2024 Kia EV9 Will Be Poky or Punchy, with Power from 201 to 379 HP
The EV9 is about the same size as the Kia Telluride, and the EV SUV's longest range is claimed to be 300 miles per charge.
Elon Musk and other tech leaders call for pause on 'dangerous race' to make A.I. as advanced as humans
Artificial intelligence labs have been urged by Elon Musk and numerous other tech industry figures to stop training AI systems more powerful than GPT-4.
Start with self driving cars?
I really don't know if a pause is necessary or not. For sure it at least seems wise to approach powerful AI functionality with an abundance of caution due to the potential for producing semi-random catastrophic errors.Elon Musk and other tech leaders call for pause on 'dangerous race' to make A.I. as advanced as humans
Artificial intelligence labs have been urged by Elon Musk and numerous other tech industry figures to stop training AI systems more powerful than GPT-4.www.cnbc.com
Start with self driving cars?
Public perception of AI is usually way off. It's not close to human-like intelligence, not in the general sense. But the capabilities are rapidly becoming suitable for certain types of narrowly defined tasks and, for some of those, it's clear AI is going to exceed human capability.
As you mentioned, it's unclear driving is a good example. Given the correct inputs (sensors and V2X), good old fashioned algorithmic software can handle driving tasks. Don't need AI. AI sounds glamorous, but it might not be a good fit due to the aforementioned potential for semi-random catastrophic mistakes. Better a coding mistake that can be diagnosed and fixed than an impossible to trace and correct transient generational flaw nobody can figure out.
@Knight Shift
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good thing we locked in early.
Ford hikes F-150 Lightning's price again to battle high costs
Shares of Ford were up 2% in afternoon trade. The base variant of Ford's electric F-150 truck now starts at $59,974, excluding shipping and taxes, up nearly 50% from its starting price when launched last year. The Detroit automaker resumed production of the F-150 Lightning earlier this month...
good thing we locked in early.
Tesla issues recall on Semi over defective brake module, rollaway risk
Tesla has issued a voluntary recall on the Semi, a first since the company began deliveries of the heavy-duty electric trucks to customers in December 2022.
No over the air update on this one
Only 35 trucks recalled should make quick work of it.Tesla issues recall on Semi over defective brake module, rollaway risk
Tesla has issued a voluntary recall on the Semi, a first since the company began deliveries of the heavy-duty electric trucks to customers in December 2022.
No over the air update on this one
I dunno... steering wheels falling off, brakes failing causing rollaway giant trucks... I suppose we ought to be thankful Elon is worried about the dangers of AI, at least. 😃
@Morrischiano
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We got an early look at the coolest new electric SUV you've never heard of. See the $84,000 Polestar 3.
The Polestar 3 hits streets later this year with more than 500 horsepower, jaw-dropping looks, and loads of cutting-edge tech.
The Kia EV9 Electric SUV Will Get a High-Performance GT Version
When Kia announced power figures for the EV9 three-row electric crossover, we were surprised. The all-wheel-drive version has 380 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque, which should be plenty, but the rear-drive, long-range version only makes 201 hp and takes more than nine seconds to hit 60 mph. If you...
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We got an early look at the coolest new electric SUV you've never heard of. See the $84,000 Polestar 3.
The Polestar 3 hits streets later this year with more than 500 horsepower, jaw-dropping looks, and loads of cutting-edge tech.
The Kia EV9 Electric SUV Will Get a High-Performance GT Version
When Kia announced power figures for the EV9 three-row electric crossover, we were surprised. The all-wheel-drive version has 380 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque, which should be plenty, but the rear-drive, long-range version only makes 201 hp and takes more than nine seconds to hit 60 mph. If you...
I like the Polestar 2 a lot, but the 3 doesn't do anything for me. Too much vertical surface, the thing's gonna look like a rolling billboard in person.
What are you looking for? Or are you saying SUVs just aren't for you?
At this point, they've repackaged that two-box about as many ways as they can. I like old school boxes, especially original 60s/70s designs with removable roofs, but can understand those aren't for everyone.
Most modern crossovers and small- to mid unibody SUVs do nothing for me, but a few of the euro luxury and sports versions I like ...Jag F-Pace, Alfa Stelvio.
Tesla Shares 'Crash Test' Video Of Cybertruck, Provoking Amusing Response From Twitter: 'Just Like The Truck! It Never Arrives'
More details on Tesla, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) Cybertruck continue to be released, with the company posting another video of its long-awaited vehicle. What Happened: On Saturday, Tesla’s Twitter account shared a video of a crash test of the Cybertruck. The 37-second clip shows a Cybertruck...
LOL. Consider the bulletproof window demo, I can see why they didn’t release the results.
I'm just saying SUVs not for me but I will admit the Stelvio is not too bad looking. A friend really wanted one but but said it would have to come with an Alfa mechanic before he'd buy one.
Anyone have any experience buying an EV from another state?
NJ waives sales tax but there’s a dealership in PA that has a good deal on a Genesis GV60 that my wife wants. Does PA waive sales tax too; or does NJ refund the tax?
Does anyone know for sure?
NJ waives sales tax but there’s a dealership in PA that has a good deal on a Genesis GV60 that my wife wants. Does PA waive sales tax too; or does NJ refund the tax?
Does anyone know for sure?
Here are some ideas for some truck things to do with your Lightning. We need to step up our game and get further from post #6.
Pics of Lightning Trucks Doing Truck Things. Post Yours! 📸
Figure I'll snap and post a picture every time I do truck things with my truck. Got any? Didn't capture earlier trips transporting a full-sized box springs and mattress, and various furniture, but today made a quick loop to pick up some glass block and enough river rock gravel that I'm not...
www.f150lightningforum.com
Here's a good one:
This is my retirement plan or when you need more tree work:
Epic:
Keeping the Home Heat and lights on during winter blizzard power outage!!!
Looks like a dork. More on him here:
Reminiscing On The Tesla 10 Bagger w/ James Stephenson
Podcast Episode · HyperChange · 13/09/2020 · 51m
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A Tesla production prediction fetishist? 😀
I wonder if he brings that kind of stuff up at parties. “Hey everybody, my Tesla production predictions were within the margin of error three months in a row.“ 🤣
Seems about as exciting as watching paint peel, but whatever knocks his socks off.
Bill Gates and Warren Buffet both look like dorks, too. And Elon. In fact, nowadays, massive financial success and dorkiness seem very strongly correlated.Looks like a dork. More on him here:
Reminiscing On The Tesla 10 Bagger w/ James Stephenson
Podcast Episode · HyperChange · 13/09/2020 · 51m
That 4wheeling picture was close to what I did except I was not In an open field. I was picking up my kids at dance class. The studio is next to a warehouse. While I was waiting, some guy asked me if I was there to pick up the equipment. At least I look like a trucker 😀Here are some ideas for some truck things to do with your Lightning. We need to step up our game and get further from post #6.
Pics of Lightning Trucks Doing Truck Things. Post Yours! 📸
Figure I'll snap and post a picture every time I do truck things with my truck. Got any? Didn't capture earlier trips transporting a full-sized box springs and mattress, and various furniture, but today made a quick loop to pick up some glass block and enough river rock gravel that I'm not...
Here's a good one:
This is my retirement plan or when you need more tree work:
Epic:
Keeping the Home Heat and lights on during winter blizzard power outage!!!
Here are a couple of items that we can get to make our F150 Lightnings make us look more like truckers:
I don't fish enough to justify this one:
A little over the top, but who will question your truck driver status if you have this?
What about the truck nutz?Here are a couple of items that we can get to make our F150 Lightnings make us look more like truckers:
I don't fish enough to justify this one:
A little over the top, but who will question your truck driver status if you have this?
Here are a couple of items that we can get to make our F150 Lightnings make us look more like truckers:
A little over the top, but who will question your truck driver status if you have this?
Very not legal in NJ.
Tesla shares slip as margin worries overshadow record deliveries
Tesla Inc shares fell 5% on Monday, dragged down by growing worries about the electric-vehicle maker's profit margins after aggressive price cuts led to only a modest increase in quarterly deliveries.
www.reuters.com
In some states the police would.A little over the top, but who will question your truck driver status if you have this?
In other states, the guy in the truck next to you might if he's at least as well armed.
I think that might be skewed as Chevy had a recall issue with the battery cell pack, and anyone affected had it replaced no questions asked. My Dad has a Bolt and was part of the recall, he already had close to 70k miles on it, and they still put in the new battery cell.
The future of legacy auto through the lens of Wright's Law:
https://cleantechnica.com/2023/04/02/wrights-law-spells-doom-for-legacy-auto-around-the-world/
https://cleantechnica.com/2023/04/02/wrights-law-spells-doom-for-legacy-auto-around-the-world/
Toyota confirmed the I-Max Force hybrid powertrain for the next-gen Tacoma today, so MT's already safe prediction just got even safer.A hybrid 4Runner is intriguing. But the styling shown in the article is not, IMO.
Next-Gen 2025 Toyota 4Runner Will Have Hybrid Powertrain
The next-generation Toyota 4Runner will offer an electrified powertrain, along with a settled ride and better fuel economy.www.motortrend.com
Hopefully, it doesn't follow the new Tundra's terrible open-bottom grille styling, but I think we all know where Toyota's going to go.
