Still want an EV? (NO POLITICS)

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by eugenebmw

Why China is winning the EV war

In the vid it's stated that roughly 40% of the cost of building a full EV is in the battery with a much higher price than with a comparable gas powered vehicle, so with Chinese production set to be inherently cheaper its no wonder US and European EV production is faltering and being cut.

[eugenebmw]

First of all, I would like to apologize to Tesla Cybertruck owners. Y’all have been through enough! You can’t go anywhere without people harassing you, the carwash could brick your truck, the accelerator pedal is faulty, etc. Now on top of all that, Raccoons are attracted to the Tesla Cybertruck.

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/raccoon...rtruck-models/

[dreamingat30fps]

Originally Posted by eugenebmw

First of all, I would like to apologize to Tesla Cybertruck owners. Y’all have been through enough! You can’t go anywhere without people harassing you, the carwash could brick your truck, the accelerator pedal is faulty, etc. Now on top of all that, Raccoons are attracted to the Tesla Cybertruck.

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/raccoon...rtruck-models/

It’s an unspoken fact that raccoons are the undisputed connoisseurs of all things luxurious and fine. These furry sophisticates don’t just rummage... they curate. And when they lay their glittering eyes on a Cybertruck, their impeccable instincts scream, “This is the vault of opulence!” After all, anyone bold enough to drive a Cybertruck clearly possesses a refined palate for the creme de la creme of life’s offerings. Naturally, our little tastemakers rightfully assume that within it lies nothing less than the ultimate jackpot. Cybertruck owners should be honored to have been chosen by these discerning critters!

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by eugenebmw

First of all, I would like to apologize to Tesla Cybertruck owners. Y’all have been through enough! You can’t go anywhere without people harassing you, the carwash could brick your truck, the accelerator pedal is faulty, etc. Now on top of all that, Raccoons are attracted to the Tesla Cybertruck.

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/raccoon...rtruck-models/

Maybe C/Truck owners can invest in a window or bumper sticker that states ''No tools or sandwiches are left in this vehicle overnight'' and the hungry visitors will pass right on by

[eugenebmw]

Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

It’s an unspoken fact that raccoons are the undisputed connoisseurs of all things luxurious and fine. These furry sophisticates don’t just rummage... they curate. And when they lay their glittering eyes on a Cybertruck, their impeccable instincts scream, “This is the vault of opulence!” After all, anyone bold enough to drive a Cybertruck clearly possesses a refined palate for the creme de la creme of life’s offerings. Naturally, our little tastemakers rightfully assume that within it lies nothing less than the ultimate jackpot. Cybertruck owners should be honored to have been chosen by these discerning critters!

My truck friend told me. You can't call that a truck. That's an insult to trucks

My other truck friend told me. He remember when Ridgeline was released...People said "Could you make it any uglier?"... and Tesla accepted the challenge

[M5Rick]

''The Li-Po battery is incredibly complex''

[pbonsalb]

Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

It’s an unspoken fact that raccoons are the undisputed connoisseurs of all things luxurious and fine. These furry sophisticates don’t just rummage... they curate. And when they lay their glittering eyes on a Cybertruck, their impeccable instincts scream, “This is the vault of opulence!” After all, anyone bold enough to drive a Cybertruck clearly possesses a refined palate for the creme de la creme of life’s offerings. Naturally, our little tastemakers rightfully assume that within it lies nothing less than the ultimate jackpot. Cybertruck owners should be honored to have been chosen by these discerning critters!

I think it is much simpler than that — the raccoons are mistaking the Cybertruck for a dumpster.

[gonzo]

^
Then park one of them sumbishes up in the mountains and set a video recorder up. Bears should maul it.
We had slide locks...just pissed em off and they'd flip it on a side

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

I think it is much simpler than that — the raccoons are mistaking the Cybertruck for a dumpster.

Because so many raccoons who live in the woods actually see a dumpster.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by gonzo

^
Then park one of them sumbishes up in the mountains and set a video recorder up. Bears should maul it.
We had slide locks...just pissed em off and they'd flip it on a side

Be like...

[pbonsalb]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Because so many raccoons who live in the woods actually see a dumpster.

Cybertrucks seem to be city vehicles for urban cowboys. Lots of dumpsters in cities, and lots of raccoons getting into trash. We had racoons in Washington, DC when I was a kid and with few predators and plenty of trash their numbers have grown. Deer as well.

[gonzo]

If I see a cybertruck dude with a cowboy hat on in Texas, I will point.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

Cybertrucks seem to be city vehicles for urban cowboys. Lots of dumpsters in cities, and lots of raccoons getting into trash. We had racoons in Washington, DC when I was a kid and with few predators and plenty of trash their numbers have grown. Deer as well.

Right, the joke is the city raccoons see dumpsters and the country raccoons don't...

[M5Rick]

Many garages don't want to accept EV's with a problem in the drivetrain that's usually complex, tv presenter and expert mechanic Ed China explains why.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Many garages don't want to accept EV's with a problem in the drivetrain that's usually complex, tv presenter and expert mechanic Ed China explains why.

Interesting he didn't check the SOH of the battery prior to replacing the contactor unit. Perhaps the welded positive contactor prevents a SOH check. That would suck for an owner to pay a few thousands of dollars to fix the contactor then only to find out the battery is at 70% SOH.

Perhaps EV are not as simple and less expensive to manufacture and repair than an ICEV equivalent.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Interesting he didn't check the SOH of the battery prior to replacing the contactor unit. Perhaps the welded positive contactor prevents a SOH check. That would suck for an owner to pay a few thousands of dollars to fix the contactor then only to find out the battery is at 70% SOH.

Perhaps EV are not as simple and less expensive to manufacture and repair than an ICEV equivalent.

Just opening the li-po 'container' looks a PITA to me .

[M5Rick]

Solar and wind turbines, like EV's what a waste of money here, not

(News content only.

[gonzo]

Tesla $450ish a share.
He is literally jumping up and down in his Occupy Mars t-shirt on a shekel mountain.
Peeking at a half a trilsky net worth.

...didn't Creepster Gates short Tesla in a big way?

[dfox]

Originally Posted by medphysdave

Sounds like Musk is moving to Hydrogen. It'll put this threat in a new state.

Hydrogen has zero infrastructure in the US, and yet EV haters who constantly complain about the charging network think hydrogen is going to be a solution?

And we're concerned about fires, but are happy to put highly flammable compressed gas into tanks and drive around with them, not concerned that accidents or poor maintenance could create explosive reactions?

The consequences of hydrogen failures are significantly more sudden and dangerous. A big no effing thank you from this EV driver.

[dreamingat30fps]

Originally Posted by dfox

Hydrogen has zero infrastructure in the US, and yet EV haters who constantly complain about the charging network think hydrogen is going to be a solution?

And we're concerned about fires, but are happy to put highly flammable compressed gas into tanks and drive around with them, not concerned that accidents or poor maintenance could create explosive reactions?

The consequences of hydrogen failures are significantly more sudden and dangerous. A big no effing thank you from this EV driver.

Back in the day when I was also an EV hater I thought hydrogen was the obvious choice. This is before EVs became as popular as they are now and it just seemed like the easiest transition since we already have gas stations... just add hydrogen... easy peasy.

Then I got an EV and charge at home... I don't care about any of the other downsides of hydrogen (which there are a lot)... the fact I can't fill up my hydrogen car at home is reason enough for me to skip it.

[medphysdave]

Originally Posted by dfox

Hydrogen has zero infrastructure in the US, and yet EV haters who constantly complain about the charging network think hydrogen is going to be a solution?

And we're concerned about fires, but are happy to put highly flammable compressed gas into tanks and drive around with them, not concerned that accidents or poor maintenance could create explosive reactions?

The consequences of hydrogen failures are significantly more sudden and dangerous. A big no effing thank you from this EV driver.

Id rather instantly explode to death than burn to death. It's a great point though. Can't wait until 3rd parties are trying to save a buck and cars start exploding. As if worrying about other drivers wasn't already bad enough I suspect you can make them quite safe since they can be packaged very small. I don't see how we are suddenly going to have hydrogen fuel cell infrastructure. This seems like something that dealerships would have to initially support.

[pz619]

Also hydrogen isn’t exactly cheap. I have a coworker with mirai. It costs 150-200 to fill up, but Toyota currently covers that cost during the lease. Roughly 300 miles of range according to her. The worst part is there was a hydrogen station in near that person’s house. It since closed and now that person has to drive much further just to fill up.