Random Thoughts Thread

[G. David Felt]

Seems China auto industry has taken the lovely Corvette from the very beginning of time and made it an awesome EV.
From electric vehicles to AI: China's next automotive revolution on display in Beijing

If you DO NOT want to be depressed about how cool the auto's are in China that Japan, Korea, European auto companies and China is showing off do not click the above link.

Fascist Idiot47 has truly destroyed this country and the ability to have cool auto's.

[A Horse With No Name]

22 hours ago, ccap41 said:

Obviously, but I'd think you could cut 200 miles worth of range on the battery pack and save hundreds of pounds making it just a more overall efficient vehicle and still yielding 700 miles of range. 

As I said to David, I'd remove as much battery pack as the engine weighs so it would be a net 0 gain in weight and you'd still have a sh!t ton of range yet it would be more efficient at achieving those miles. I'd assume it would be similar to my guesstimated numbers above.

I agree a hundred percent. 

EV tech applied to bikes, this is amazing...but seven grand. 

Remarkably close to what every rigid 80s and 90's MTB steel bike was. We get the formula right and then lose it in the name of god knows what. Cool video, cool channel, and too bad you can't buy this here. 

 

[G. David Felt]

I know some love Black, but I just never could get into these all black everything auto's. The Hyundai Ioniq9 is now available in their Calligraphy series Black Ink edition.

Hyundai Unveils 2027 IONIQ 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy Black Ink Model - Releases - Official Media Site NEWSROOM

[A Horse With No Name]

A good take on the manosphere. 

 

[G. David Felt]

19 minutes ago, A Horse With No Name said:

A good take on the manosphere. 

 

These kinds of guys are so stone age and can go 6 feet under imho.

[G. David Felt]

Interesting, but I totally get it, who cares about the badge if you get the technology, comfort and performance you want.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/buying/76-of-drivers-say-luxury-badges-aren-t-worth-it-anymore-here-s-what-they-want-instead/ar-AA20Hs8L?ocid=msedgntp&pc=W069&cvid=69f12a480b1645319bc420ef729815ff&ei=61

[A Horse With No Name]

18 hours ago, G. David Felt said:

These kinds of guys are so stone age and can go 6 feet under imho.

Until we can provide genuine economic opportunity for folks, this will become increasingly common. 

14 hours ago, G. David Felt said:

Interesting, but I totally get it, who cares about the badge if you get the technology, comfort and performance you want.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/buying/76-of-drivers-say-luxury-badges-aren-t-worth-it-anymore-here-s-what-they-want-instead/ar-AA20Hs8L?ocid=msedgntp&pc=W069&cvid=69f12a480b1645319bc420ef729815ff&ei=61

I like modern cars that are as invisible as possible...invisible to vandals, thieves, cops, aggressive drivers, people with attitudes...my current idea of Luxury is a grey Lexus that blends in, soft leather and a decent stereo, and drive the damn thing. I DO like the style of modern Cadillacs, but they would be a lease and return thing for me, as I don't want to deal with GM electronics or drivetrains as a vehicles ages. 

It makes sense that they crush them, liability and they don't want other teams getting their engineering thought process. 

[A Horse With No Name]

These kids nail it. the world is for "Shyte" as our Canadian Greek would rant, but the kids are okay. 

 

[A Horse With No Name]

Clean old beast

 

 

The nail is in the coffin, economically. 

 

[ccap41]

@G. David Felt I came across this video and thought you'd appreciate it. It's a long video, but with you being the tech guy that you are, you should be entertained by it all. If you wanted to skip to the charging session itself, you'll want to skip to like the 42 minute mark.

I hope the link works because YouTube links don't show up in my feed on my work computer, but hopefully this does for you guys. 

 

[G. David Felt]

3 hours ago, A Horse With No Name said:

The nail is in the coffin, economically. 

 

The collapse will cause an every country for themselves attitude and it will be the final days for ICE and OIL and the Auto Companies that caved into Idiot47, AKA American Auto Companies are going to pay big time as they continue to become nothing in the new world order of Tech EVs. American Auto Companies have gotten the last of my dollars. 

Awaiting to see how Kia / Hyundai does with the Truck Market here. Their Mules are still in LA for the EV9 Pickup that I would love to have to compliment my current EV9.

2 hours ago, ccap41 said:

@G. David Felt I came across this video and thought you'd appreciate it. It's a long video, but with you being the tech guy that you are, you should be entertained by it all. If you wanted to skip to the charging session itself, you'll want to skip to like the 42 minute mark.

I hope the link works because YouTube links don't show up in my feed on my work computer, but hopefully this does for you guys. 

 

Thanks for the Link, yes I see the video and that is freaking cool. We are so far behind when this is the future.

[A Horse With No Name]

2 hours ago, ccap41 said:

@G. David Felt I came across this video and thought you'd appreciate it. It's a long video, but with you being the tech guy that you are, you should be entertained by it all. If you wanted to skip to the charging session itself, you'll want to skip to like the 42 minute mark.

I hope the link works because YouTube links don't show up in my feed on my work computer, but hopefully this does for you guys. 

 

The rate of change will only speed up. 

[ccap41]

48 minutes ago, G. David Felt said:

Thanks for the Link, yes I see the video and that is freaking cool. We are so far behind when this is the future.

You're welcome!

Yep, the problem is that it isn't the future for the rest of the world. That's the NOW for China and Europe (if I remember correctly from the video). The US is soooo far behind. It does make me curious about the Ford and CATL and/or BYD partnerships that have been going on. I'm sure Ford isn't getting that technology though. 

[G. David Felt]

3 hours ago, ccap41 said:

You're welcome!

Yep, the problem is that it isn't the future for the rest of the world. That's the NOW for China and Europe (if I remember correctly from the video). The US is soooo far behind. It does make me curious about the Ford and CATL and/or BYD partnerships that have been going on. I'm sure Ford isn't getting that technology though. 

Yes, you are correct that it is the NOW for EMEA and APJ.

BYD breaks down final barriers to electrification with Blade Battery 2.0 and FLASH Charging - BYD

BYD has a Battery pack storage system that goes with this for areas that have weak electrical grid system. Clearly, they are not only thinking of Europe, but Africa, South, Central and North America markets long term as well as all over the Asian rim. Clearly, they are so far ahead of America due to incompetent leadership.

Yes, Ford says they are still working with CATL and BYD but for products in China and elsewhere, due to Idiot47 the U.S. market will not get this technology at this time. That tends to tell me that he knows it will not come here as long as Idiot47 is in office and then all bets are off, but can Ford and GM stay independent, or will they have to merge with someone?

GM Buick EVs have moved to 900V tech for 10 min to 80% charge times using China technology, but will it ever go any other place? EMEA I can see it as those countries have already allowed China in. APJ but outside of China, I am not aware that GM has moved back into any other market than the little bit they have in Korea.

Interesting times for sure.

Per the press release, the 8th of April 2026 the first Flash Chargers opened in Paris France.

DENZA Z9GT to start Europe’s FLASH Charging revolution in April: Ready in 5, Full in 9, Cold Add 3 - BYD

[G. David Felt]

This is what American Auto Companies fear, quality, feature rich commuter cars for $10k dollars.

I Just Drove a $10,000 Chinese EV. No, It Didn’t Suck

170-190 miles per charge, to 80% in 21 minutes, faster than any current Tesla. Weight is only 2,850 pounds, 250 lbs less than a traditional Mini ICE tech.

Clearly American Auto industry is living in the past and at their own peril. The death of American auto industry due to NOT ignoring Idiot47 and moving forward with Technology.

[G. David Felt]

This is a 1yr old video I found that shows how much ahead China EVs are over the U.S. and Europe.

Korea is the only country that is competitive right now, Japan is so far behind.