Saw that. Hope the revving engines of all those EVs don't disturb the residents of Camelot across the tracks. 😜
So, like I keep saying, and partisans on both sides keep trying to deny, both sides are 100% identical in their behavior. Including all the silly hissy fits.
Did I ever say both sides don't have hissy fits? Btw I voted for Jo Jorgensen for president in 2020. Both Trump and Brandon SUCK BALLS! I am hoping nether of them run in 2024! GOD help us if either one of those D'bags win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! P.S. , lets not forget that Dems actually did shout at the sky 1 year after Trump was elected. Remember?
Just ordered my home charger for LBI. Wonder if I can charge desperate vacationers an astronomical fee to charge up?
Based on their 50% YOY guidance, should be at least 2.25mm or bust. But don’t you think GM also has the production capacity? At this point, isn’t it about materials/parts.
Far as I’m concerned, pretty much all presidents have been average or slightly below. And average ain’t great. I do think Trump was the worst of the lot. But say what you will about him; that boy sure was entertaining. Most fun I’ve ever had with politics.
No. That's the pervasive falsehood that we've been hearing over and over since the 2012 Model S was launched. "The competition is coming" and "the next Tesla killer". 10 years and still waiting.
I just went and read a few more Shaw quotes. He and I might've gotten along pretty well, seeing as how we seem to share an aversion to cultish adoration of any of our fellow humans. On the other hand, he seemed to be a somewhat serious fellow and I'm, uh, seriousness-challenged.
Seems like all the automakers have EVs that are in high demand. They just can’t produce it due to part shortages. Sure, the ICE will allocate parts to the money making side 1st. but when parts become more available I think there will be a lot of EVs on the road and it’ll be a good mix of brands.
2 factors will determine the adoption of EV.
It is so much more than shortages - otherwise why would tesla be growing more than 50% a year in volume, all the while GM , the self proclaimed leader, produced 457 cars in Q1?
You nailed this - completely different skill set. Many in this thread just don't want to see it.
50% is a great number but 310k in 3 months isn’t that impressive. The ICE automakers are allocating parts to more profitable units right now. They make more than 300k cars per month.
3. Infrastructure.
Don't expect any more subsidies. The EV momentum has exceeded expectations. Most eople no longer need to be convinced that EVs are the future. Plus, we've printed enough money.
Most people can’t afford the cheapest EV. Most opt for hybrid due to cost. There will be plenty govt subsidy for EVs to come. Not for model S or Taycan but cheaper models.
This is my problem with newer cars, some things are obviously better with modern technology, but then they change things just for the sake of changing things and make them worse. I look forward to owning an EV, but I don't want to use a touchscreen tablet to change the music, I don't need a digital display, I don't see the point in keyless ignition, etc. All these things just add cost without adding functionality. Especially the touchscreen controls, just give me regular old buttons and knobs that I can feel without taking my eyes off the road, even moreso when it's raining and my hands are wet. I used to work at a Volvo dealership as a side hustle, and going from the over-technologized fresh-off-the-truck Volvos to my 2005 Subaru at the end of each shift was such a relief. I know, I'm old now.Lexus joining the moronic yoke trend.
Lexus Shows Yoke Steering in Upcoming RZ 450e EV
Lexus shows off yoke steering in its upcoming electric RZ 450e, following Tesla's lead. But is this something buyers will want?www.autoweek.com
You don't think you want keyless entry and keyless stay until you have it. Then you'll need get want to go back. Buttons and knobs don't work for the audio controls because there's too many options for how to receive music/ media now. That said, buttons and knobs for volume, temperature, and fan control make me happy.
I felt the same way about keyless until I had it, couldn’t agree more.
You're forgetting about voice commands. I can't speak for other EVs, but Tesla has over 170 different voice commands (and constantly growing) for you to control just about everything while you're driving. The software is incredibly intuitive too. I can say the same command 5 different ways, and the car understands. Great for those uncomfortable with controlling everything through the central touch screen. That said, once you get the hang of the central touch screen it's quick and easy to navigate.
I like the command center screen as well, but do still prefer having some tactile buttons/knobs on the steering wheel or center stack for being able to keep eyes up on the road and still manage things like audio feed, temp control, etc. ALso, FWIW, some folks still feel weird about talking to their devices. So not everyone is going to be into voice control.
Oh, absolutely. As of this moment, I'll never talk about myself again. Not even once. I swear it.
Agree about touchscreens, they seem pretty distracting which is the opposite of what we should be doing to drivers. Touchscreens look cool and modern, kind of like the moronic yoke. But in both cases, they are pretty much antipatterns for actual usability when driving.
Ford is honoring prices at the time of order, not delivery so I am very happy about that. I think Ford knows exactly what a grand slam they hit with the $20,000 price point and will have little to no price increase for the 2023 Maverick. Every so often I will stop by a For Sale truck in front of someone’s home. Usually those are a decent price over used car lots. Not right now. Used car prices are insane.
Eh I don't care for voice commands, having devices always listening to me still weirds me out. Even if the touchscreen is quick to get used to, you still can't use it without looking at it as easily as you can with buttons and knobs because the whole screen feels the same. I can change the music, climate control, etc in my car without ever taking my eyes off the road just like I can send texts and emails much faster with my BlackBerry's physical keyboard than with a touchscreen phone. Touchscreens may look cleaner, but they are a step backwards as far as functionality goes. Also, this may be set up differently with different manufacturers, but when I was working at the Volvo dealership, I found it incredibly annoying that it took multiple "button" presses to navigate through the touchscreen interface to get to the controls you wanted. You can't change the music and change the temperature from the same screen. With the old-fashioned way, everything is immediately accessible.
