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yes exactly... The world has been in existence for millions of years... I believe that amoebas drove Mopars up and down Lava Alley burning rubber all the way baby!!! Then when the earth froze...they were snowmobilin' their frozen little hearts out...

BS? Enlighten me, buddy. Show me how wrong I am. I AM BEGGING YOU!!! Ive asked you THREE TIMES NOW TO TEACH ME!!! All Ive got from you are just nay sayer words... No proof of how wrong I am. No proof of where your reality comes from....show me how wrong I am! SHOW ME. SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!

Not in anyway saying you are, but; no doubt there are those, with an opposing POV, that consider yourself just as ignorant and stupid. It's an intolerance circle jerk. Or 'idea racism', if you prefer. Discussion CAN open minds and achieve workable resolutions. 'Don't even try / you can go die' achieves zero.

Fascinating random video I saw posted on a couple FB groups...a guy with an in-car camera documenting his commute home on the 405 in LA...in 1988! A real time capsule of traffic and radio from 30+ years ago.

Let me just say this... the Blackwing V8 is probably dead given that the new 2020 Escalade DID NOT USE IT. And, good riddance. GM should focus on their strengths not try to copy the Europeans overly complicated and unrelaible engineering paradigms when it is 20 years too late and buyers committed to European engineering hype are not going to give Cadillac a second look anyway. Here's what I believe GM should do for the 2020s... say hi to the.... Microblock Family The Microblock is a pushrod 2-valve per cylinder architecture scaled down from the Smallblock design. Bore spacing is reduced from 111.76 mm (4.4") to 101.6 mm (4.0") allowing the engine to be 40 mm shorter, narrower and lighter than the Smallblock. With the new V8 tipping the scales at very svelte 180kg, the Microblock offers 8 cylinders with a mass comparable to turbocharged DOHC V6 engines. A bore of 93mm and stroke of 98mm gives a displacement of 5,326 cc (325 cu-in) in the V8 engine with 11:1 compression enabling the use of 87 octane fuel. More importantly, the same dimensions give an ideal 3,994cc (244 cu-in) displacement to the V6 and 2,663 cc (162 cu-in) in the the Inline-4. Despite the longer stroke, piston speeds at the engines' 6,000 rpm redline is actually 3.2% lower to the Smallblock 6.2L engine at its 6,600 rpm rev limit giving improved harmonic refinement. The V8 and V6 engines feature Dynamic Skip Fire technology, while all engines adopt GM's new 48v electrical system. This new arrangement ditches the starter and alternator in favor of a flywheel integrated motor-generator with 50 lb-ft @ 0 rpm and 15 hp @ 3,200 rpm, while featuring a trunk mounted Iron Phosphate battery with a 20-year/200,000 mile maintenance free service life. Also eliminated is the accessory belt and the mechanically driven water pump allowing the engine to match the electrical system's 20-year/200,000 mile scheduled maintenance interval (apart from annual 20,000 mile oil changes, filter replacement and fluid monitoring). The family is introduced with four engines a 600 hp bi-turbo version available exclusively on Cadillac vehicles as their premium power plant, a 400 hp V8, 300 hp V6 and 200 hp I4. 5.3L Microblock V8 Bi-turbo (LVT) -- 600 bhp @ 5,300 rpm, 600 lb-ft @ 1,600~5,200 rpm, 6,000 rpm redline (91 octane) 5.3L Microblock V8 (LVE) -- 400 bhp @ 5,800 rpm, 400 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm, 6,000 rpm redline (87 octane) 4.0L Microblock V6 (LVS) -- 300 bhp @ 5,800 rpm, 300 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm, 6,000 rpm redline (87 octane) 2.7L Microblock I4 (LVF) -- 200 bhp @ 5,800 rpm, 200 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm, 6,000 rpm redline (87 octane) Why? Because pushrods are nothing to be ashamed of. They are in fact superior for the rpm range which street cars motors operate in.

Dude, it's futile arguing with them...they will never change their minds. Best to just agree to disagree and move on. The US is full of anti-science people, arguing with them is futile.

Made up problem? YOU ACCUSE ME OF NOT KNOWING WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT, YET HERE YOU ARE, WITHOUT ANY SCIENTIFIC PROOF...EIITHER, STATING THAT CARS DO NOT POLLUTE. Nah...that is just you having an uninformed opinion. An opinion NOT based on facts or truths. But piss poor judgement. In any case. THIS is why DISCOURSE is good. TEACH me. LETS DISCUSS. But nope. You are the one to be closed minded. Open yourself up to me. Well...YOU are the one that wants to CHANGE me. With the ironic and moronic way of crying and whining WITHOUT discussing but WHINING and CRYING about it of how I wanna change you. Well...CHANGE me. TEACH me. SHOW me how wrong I am. No! NOT by telling me others are continuing to do what they have always done. (I GOT REBUTTALS FOR EVERY NONSENSICAL SHYT YOU ARE YOUR ILK SPEW.) But DISCUSS with me the HOW with TRUTH and NOT with SELFISH reasons.... This is the hypocrisy of YOUR kind and ILK. YOU and YOUR ILK spew that line like a horny John on a hooker's face. But I know why you dont wanna discuss things. You dont have a leg to stay on. Your first sentence... tells me all I need to know. My dad once told me to never argue and discuss things with ignorant people. Its best you argue with a wall... Ever hear THAT cliche Blu? But you are NOT ignorant. Just selfish. PS: I aint tryna change you. The thing is, YOU dont want ANYBODY else to change the way we do things on planet earth. YOU want the status quo...and THAT in effect means YOU want to change the other billions of folk that want to change NOT to change.

It is highly suspicious that GM had not made $$$$ in Europe for several years but PSA Group saved Euros and made a profit off of the same Opel/Vauxhall in ONE YEAR! I do wonder what kind of accounting shenanigans GM was pulling all these years.

The science is wrong? Should I post those pollution pics again? Doesnt take a scientist to tell us that pollution is...bad. How many news reports state that carbon monoxide killed another poor soul because the car was runnin' and not sufficient ventilation... That stuff goes in to the earth's atmosphere, non? You wanna say that there is no cause and effect... Really? Then there is the science part. The real deal science behind it. https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/global-maps/MOP_CO_M https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/smogpollution.php https://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/storms/trees-affect-weather1.htm No climate change due to human activity, huh? All links by pseudo scientists bought by corrupt politicians, right? Nothing real or logical in those three links I posted and what Im about to summarize, right? Carbon monoxide released by the cars we drive (keeping in mind my the post I made yesterday about human population growing exponentially to 10 billion souls by 2050 and why ICE may not be an answer for our future) Although carbon monoxide does NOT cause the climate to warm up directly...it does inhibit plant growth and trees and stuff... and it kills living things INCLUDING plants and trees and stuff...through the phenomenon called smog slow growth of trees or downright death of them...which smog is a factor of, trees affect our climate. So yeah...human activity is no way influencing the climate in any way... Notice I kept it to ONLY automobiles... We deforest trees. We pollute our oceans. Im sure the plastics we throw into our oceans also have an effect, direct or indirect , affecting living things that affect the climate...and so forth and so forth... Now...Ive shown "proof" of some sort of MY thought process. Pictures to prove that there is human activity and pollution going on... Ive posted links to "educated" sites...I guess...maybe these are paid organizations to fool us...who knows? To show cause and effect... Now...where is the data on your side to contradict this? Words to the effect of "I dont believe you" ...aint gonna cut it... The millions of years argument...aint gonna cut it either...

I am sure they are very good trucks, but the new Silverados are really ugly-looking in the face. The GMC Sierras look so much better. There is a reason that GM truck sales are trailing both FORD and RAM.

Plant a tree... What is the point? Selfish shytes much like yourself just dont care.... Selfish shytes much like yourself whine why some fast food joints stopped serving plastic straws and went to paper ones to save the planet. Selfish shytes much like yourself just say that are oceans are NOT polluted with plastics even though ignorant idiots much like myself show you proof. Selfish shytes much like yourself whine and say shyte like "dont try to change me". Selfish shytes much like yourself cry #fakenews and bitch about how you you always drank your sodey pop with a plastic straws and how its not America's problem. China pollutes waaaay worse than we do... Plant a tree? What is the point? Selfish shytes much like yourself dont believe in climate change... Selfish shytes much like yourself just blame scientists that are bought by corrupt politicians for carbon credits. Selfish shytes much like yourself just ignore YOUR scientific scientists that are bought by the corporate world. Selfish shytes much like yourself cant see the irony in all that. Selfish shytes much like yourself dont even use your own eyes to see what is what... Id say...stop kidding yourself, buddy... Me? Im alright, thank-you very much. You? Im sorry. Im truly sorry...

'All new things are" does nothing to address the economic comparisons between current EV & IC. And the tech can't still be 'new'; Tesla was selling cars in 2008. Ahhh; the tolerance! :D

Yes, but at least 50% of Americans are imbeciles in general, I see no point in trying to communicate with them...fuck them..live and let die.

Took it to walgreens and went to a carwash shop to remove some dirt outside and inside.

That was not the stat I quoted tho. - - - - - Government entities are the absolute worst in predicting and enforcing widespread change. They continually and repeatedly made colossal blunders, then do it all again. In my opinion, it is dangerous... or at least self-defeating to look to Gov't for the solution, specifically; end dates. I do not partake in that religion. It has to be organic to be successful long-term. Government gophers never grasp that concept of nature.

I'm certainly more inclined to believe climate studies from legitimate university scientists and researchers than corrupt right wing politicians, big oil shills, flat-earthers, and religious zealots.

What's disingenuous about it? That ICE engines pollute and the other side completely ignores it... Using "dont try to change me" arguments while mocking? Which falls into the climate change argument while saying that the earth existed millions of years with climate change without the help of humans...and is simply just how the WORLD TURNS...while TRUE... BUT IGNORING what HUMANS have done to the earth for the last 10 000 years...but especially what WE did to it the last 150 years... (The one above is simply to say that humans SHAPE and CHANGE nature and its surrounding to humans' needs...no other living thing before and during human existence SHAPES AND CHANGES ITS SURROUNDINGS...WE are the ONLY living things to do that. Even trees. The roots just go through anything...even tough man made materials, the roots find a way...but the roots NEVER shape the environment...like humans do) IGNORING ALL THAT SHYTE while HAVING THE AUDICITY to SAY THAT HUMANS DONT HAVE A PHOQUING IMPACT ON THE EARTH???!!! AND if THAT aint enough....WE HAVE STARTED TO POLLUTE SPACE...the upper upper of Earth's atmosphere... C'MON MAN???!!! To think that WE DONT CAUSE SOME CLIMATE CHANGE is to be TRULY ignorant...

Not really. Down sizing is in theory for fuel efficiency. And, fuel efficiency might be an emissions thing, but no emissions standard anywhere actually cares about how many valves you have. Down sizing however hasn't proven to be all that beneficial to fuel economy. The 495hp 2020 Corvette at 3,700 lbs with 6.2 liters of pushrod power gets 15/27 mpg (it would have been higher too if not for the very short gearing to get the car to 60 mph in 2.9 secs). The C63 AMG with its 469hp 4.0TT at 3,800 lbs gets 18/27 mpg from 2/3rds the displacement. Doesn't seem like all those cams and losing 35% of the displacement helped very much. This is true not just of high power performance engines. A Chevy Cruze with it's 1.4L turbo gets 153hp and 28/38 mpg. A Toyota Corolla with a 42% high displacement 2.0L engine with turbos get 169hp and 31/40 mpg. So, it seems that the minimize displacement while maximizing specific strategy doesn't seem to pan out.

I REALLY like 'em.

I have to admit, this microblock idea sounds great. Since this idea is easily a descendant of the smallblock and a spiritual successor to the great 3800/3900 pushrod engines, GM should do just that rather than all these DOHC engines derived from Opel designs. But I would do this microblock idea for one simple reason: torque. A lot of these DOHC engines tend to lack torque at 2000rpm (they need 3000+ rpm to actually get anywhere). Does somebody have a line to GM engineering to get them started on this amazing idea?

^ 'They' were saying that 5 years ago, tho. Still just 2% of the market.

I think within 5-10 years BEVs will be a much more mainstream purchase option.

The benefit seems to be far greater complexity and cost to repair...a benefit to dealers and independent shops.

Dfelt uses more fossil fuels than anybody else here and is supposedly a huge proponent for EVs..

Actually, they never did -- to their own detriment. The point really isn't "high powered" V8s. The point is to ask yourself what power you need for a given application and how to most economically, reliably and efficiently produce it. At 400, 300 and 200 hp naturally aspirated, the 5.3L V8 4.0L V6and 2.7L I4 fits into the applications perfectly. A 600 hp bi-turbo is also ideal for flagship luxury cars and SUVs. You can make all that with a smaller architecture than already very small and compact small block. The problem with DOHC designs is that there is practically NO ADVANTAGE to them. You do not need the additional flow capabilities of 4-valves per cylinder at 6000 rpm and you don't want a 9,000 rpm engine in a Malibu or Escalade. So, essentially you are paying 4 times as many camshafts, twice as many valves and lifters, more internal friction, more things to break, more things to cost more money, much heavier and bulkier heads, all for what? ABSOLUTELY no benefit. Look... I drive an Audi with the 4.0T. I know all about its overly complicated 4.0L hot vee engine with buried oil screens, cracking PCV system, vibrating downpipes, exploding turbos and the 435 hp / 445 lb-ft it makes. Yeah, that's LS1 territory at 25% more engine mass. I get 16-18 mpg out of it in daily driving so, no it is not really more efficient -- in part because V4 mode basically do not kick in much except when you are steady at 65 on cruise control with no gradient because 2.0L off boost really isn't much. BTW, this engine only revs to 6000 rpm (5,400 when cold) so what is the point of DOHC 4-valves when we know that pushrod 2-valves flows enough air for 80 hp/L at power peaks up to 6450 rpm (LT2)?

Does that 'more economical' ignore the purchase price? The audi e-tron is like $35K more that the similar-sized audi IC model. The upcoming rivian EV pickup is going to START at $62K.

If you are talking about environment and global warming, that might be true. However, looking purely from a practical perspective, it is proven that even taking into account electricity cost and source, EVs are still significantly more economical than ICEs. It also a fact that they require substantially less maintenance, and are easier to upgrade.

The hallmark of the scientific method is that nothing is ever ‘proven’, only supported by evidence, and is always open to discussion/argument. Nothing is more anti-science than blindly accepting a specific theory as empirical and final. Let me leave this right here: Pluto.

While in general I do agree with you, however if it wouldn't be for the government regulations we wouldn't have cars today with seat belts, air bags and emission control. I think maybe government instead of giving incentives for individual EV purchases, should invest that money into making EV friendly infrastructure, same as they invest into other infrastructure projects. I think it will contribute much more to the increased use of EVs than individual discounts. EVs will be the future eventually for a simple reason (even disregarding environmental impact) that they are much more efficient, they require substantially less maintenance, and they more future proof than ICE cars, as Tesla has shown. We are still in the beginning of the transfer process but it is inevitable.

In Seattle George town district we had a very cool Hat's n Boots gas station that I grew up around. The Cowboy Boots were the bath rooms. This was it 5 years or so ago as it got landmark status. It was a Texaco gas station last when it finally closed down. Now it is a restored park for everyone.

Yea, Right Bucko, just like the Gov trying to force men to marry woman when they are already wired for men to men. The same could be said for the Woman side of the fence. End result is the GOV is NOT forcing you to buy an EV, but they are giving incentives up to a point to help those that WANT TO take care of the Planet for Themselves, Their Children, Grand Children, etc. There is that old saying that you do not get something for nothing. Been proven, Humans are consuming and hurting the planet. As such we have to change our habits. Some places (CHINA) will force the issue fast, Some places (EUROPE) will phase it in and then you have ignorant incompetent leadership that allows us to fall behind the rest of the world. Not looking good for the US in regards to Technology leadership, Alternative Energy, Stewardship of the resources / planet we live on. We need competent youthful leadership looking down the road to Rebuild America and not Static Boomer Incompetence. Go Ahead, Down Vote me. Fact is, some of US care about you and everyone else and know we need to change habits with recycling, cleaner air, alternative ways to move about. Change is Hard Change is Good Change is the Future

^ What is the specific scientifically quantified contribution by humans to climate change? [Your answer must include a numeric value.]

Oh it is?? Typical me; I don't pay attention to the toyoters much. ? 1. It doesn't look 'really ordinary' IMO (it's a Ford, yes?), but more to the point - it doesn't look really cheap. Not Ram Tradesman cheap. 2. Shouldn't a Lincoln equivalent be much nicer??

He is good, better now with Jack Singapore instead of Turbowski. Looking forward to a C8 review from him eventually.

I like seeing the underside of vehicles in his videos...something I never really see in the real world. I like the roads too, remind of ones around here...beat up Midwestern roads w/ some curves and undulating sections..

Sadly that same ignorance is what got us the First and Third Reich. Blindly following ignorant Narcissistic idiots is what leads to the downfall of Society. We have to continue to push via discussions otherwise we are doomed our selves. Change is never easy for those that are lazy, yet change is what allows Humanity to thrive and improve. Only You are Fooling yourself. As I have stated, when they have EVs that fit me, I will happily change out my Full size SUV for one and Rivian just might be it. Awaiting the coming EVs to decide what to get once I can actually sit in one and drive it. As far as the Wife, if you actually had a life partner who you cared about and wanted to be happy, you would understand making sure she has options to pick from. As is, cheaper right now to fill the gas tank till the option she likes comes about. This is called putting others before yourself! The facts if YOU ACTUALLY READ show over time the life of EVs sales has grown and will continue to grow. No short period and no this is not the first time cars have been sold. Amazing your flimsy excuses with no facts or discussion, just static status quo. Humanity dies with this type of thinking. Enjoy your life.

Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer, MotorTrend Comparison https://www.motortrend.com/news/2019-honda-pilot-vs-2020-ford-explorer-comparison/ "this is the most disappointing new vehicle I've driven since the Ford Ranger. I can't believe an all-new, from-the-ground-up vehicle could feel so cheap and old. There's not any one thing wrong with the Explorer; it's more like everything is wrong" "To sum things up, Ford had plenty of time to overtake the top-quality Pilot by building a better Explorer. But as is, it feels only half-finished, with questionable build quality and quality control issues hurting its chances against the SUV stalwart that is the Pilot. The Explorer will need some serious improvements to match the old Honda. But let's not forget, this is the company that was the first to abandon the car in the North American market to focus on SUVs. Even so, the new Explorer is a swing and a miss from Ford, while the Pilot, remains a stand-up double." What a shame for Ford

olds is asking me to give a solution to a made-up "problem". why do i need to go there. "corporate average fuel economy", does that necessarily equate to air quality, i thought emissions and fuel efficiency were different. linked, but only to a point. why must cars be scapegoated, when there are so many sources of "pollution". i am not going to support EV when the sacrifices far outweigh the benefits. end of story. stop tryna change me and billions of my compatriots. dfelt touts sales percentages of EV over a short period of time... like it's the first time cars have been sold. it is beyond comprehension to me that he forgets the hundreds of millions of internal combustion vehicles that are being driven... daily... and have been for their lifespan to date. and the brand new ones being sought, desired and bought daily. boggling. one could say, troubling for his state of mind if it weren't so entertaining. and yet the dino juice flows through a big ol' hose to his escalade and trailblazer ss. his wife needs to buy a chevy bolt for her daily and keep the trailblazer for the weekend... if the felts truly "cared" about Mother Earth, it would happen. and yet it hasn't. they come in pretty colors. forget about the white dash for one second and do your duty. being called "bucko" is a very serious accusation. one which i do not take lightly. we should all of us, plant a tree. that would help our world more than buying an EV. stop fooling yourselves.

First off, straws, whether they be plastic, paper, or dried blood vessels from sheep, are for babies and others with oral fixations. I don't use straws to drink my UNSWEETENED ICED TEA. Sodey pop is bad for you, haven't you seen the scientific data on that? Secondly, who said I don't believe in climate change? Hell, the climate has NEVER BEEN STATIC since Mother Earth formed an atmosphere! It is CHICKEN LITTLES like yourself who are arrogant enough to believe humans can do (or have done) diddly squat to affect climate. You're alright? Please, place your palm on your forehead, cuz you got a fever of some type.

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How's that big fat Grand Cherokee running? What a load of BS. But then who here is more known for gobbledygook than our boy olds?