G. David Felt

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Crazy pricing $49,879 - $17,000 costco discount = $32,879

SHM is a dead plan walking, but no future imho.

Short sighted vision, GM incurred costs to stop / slow down EV production not because it was costing them money as they were at a breakeven point. Honda was smart to team up with GM and could move forward, but again short-sighted view makes me think Honda Automotive is not long for staying independent in this new era.

I also saw that the Sony Honda Mobility EVs have been canceled now too. SHM is a dead thing along with anything EV for Honda. Going to be interesting to see if Honda can survive on its own going down the next 10 years for the auto industry. I also see Mazda not staying independant for long especially with the major class action lawsuit on Mazda CUVs.

Idiot47 is not going to win the war against electric autos as the interest is at an all-time high with gas prices hitting all time high's, higher than almost any other time. https://www.ktnv.com/news/rising-gas-prices-across-las-vegas-are-pushing-drivers-to-consider-switching-to-electric-vehicles?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_CCGV5A7_qSqHZlQFcyH8blELmYh2cmfRDKBomrMd-o1v-ECoY1Tfd5ZWF0Le-jc_MUwT9WGuqAJtvTYejs-71NYcTXc68RV3hWnzpEUqndUs05Zw&_hsmi=410382364&utm_content=410382364&utm_source=hs_email

OUCH, our biggest oil refinery in Texas exploded today taking offline 435,000 barrels of processed oil a day. Get ready for higher gas prices. Large blast at Valero oil refinery in Texas sends smoke, flames into the air - CBS News

Found this and have to say it is very cool, just wish it was an EV. https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rxLZo47B/1984-chevrolet-el-camino-gnx-conversion

Awesome change coming, so excited for C&G!!! Thank you Drew

@Drew Dowdell Is this the last year for this?

Interesting, programmable door handles, if you unlock the auto, they will stay out, but if you approach it while locked with the fob, they will pop out and if within 3 min you do not open a door, pull back in keeping the auto locked.

OUCH Apple is paring the tech options. Apple quietly kills 15 devices - is yours on the list?

Yes they retract when you get in to drive or lock it, but when the auto sits unlocked, they stay out and I know how easy it is to possibly break them as I was going between auto's at my 24hr fitness this week and thought it weird that they were out and as I went between, the door handle hooked my work out short pocket and bent a bit before I unhooked myself. As I walked to enter the gym, a person came out and locked it, clearly forgetting they had left it unlocked. To me a hook type door handle is more dangerous than the circle loop door handle that pops out of my EV9. Now I do get the fact that some companies like Tesla have failed to make sure the door handles pop out for emergency release / escape. Cadillac is also guilty of this for both outside and inside door handles. Kia / Hyundai / Genesis did the following: Mechanical backup access: There is a hidden physical key slot behind the driver’s door handle area. Using the physical key lets you mechanically unlock the door even if the handle doesn’t pop out or during a power outage. All EVs have a manual interior door release that works without power so that people inside can always get out no matter the situation. This is all on my quick info card on the EV and I checked online with the Kia digital manuals. Hyundai and Genesis also say the same thing when searching online.

Thank you, I updated the list as I totally forgot about Genesis cars. There are still some options for car folks: Kia compact K4 Kia mid-size K5 Gensis Compact G70 Genesis Mid-size G80 Genesis full size G90 Toyota mid-size Camry Lexus mid-size ES Honda compact Civic Honda mid-size Accord Hyundai compact Elantra Hyundai mid-size Sonata Hyundai mid-size Ioniq 6N Nissan compact Sentra Nissan mid-size Altima Cadillac compact CT4 Cadillac mid-size CT5 Dodge mid-size Charger Mercedes compact C-Class Mercedes Mid-size E-Class Mercedes Full size S- Class BMW compact 3 series BMW Mid-size 5 Series BMW Full-size 7 series BMW i3 Neue Klasse Audi Compact A4 Audi mid-size A6 Audi full size A8 Tesla Compact Model 3 Lucid Mid-size Air If your in Canada or Mexico there are more car options especially from Kia in regard to their new EVs. One could consider buying and importing it into the U.S. Note: Updated list to remove a retired car and add five missed cars.

What specifically do you not like about them? I love the pop outdoor handles on my EV9. They are way better than the stupid approach Cadillac took. Cadillac leaves them out and are a danger as they are a hook that can easily get broken.

I am really liking the AI generated Kia Pickups I forget who it was, but there is a member that loves the El Camino and would probably like these AI generated trucks.

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The RPM of this setup is Crazy and I want to actually take one for a test drive. Be interesting to see what the price is once they are shipping and what it sounds like.

Been awhile since I posted anything here, but saw a mint condition Chevrolet El Camino and thought wow, I would love a modern EV version of this with Kia inspired styling. AWD EV Power path!!! Korean word for which I would call this truck means the road or path traveled. I would call it Kia "Gil" Kia EV9 style with body inspired by Chevrolet El Camino Kia EV9 style with body inspired by the Ford Ranchero

I agree it should not be on the Government to fund this forever, but as long as they continue to give billions to the Oil industry, then why not give to the green / EV industry. Biggest problem is that Idiot47 personal HATE for EVs had him waste Billions yanking out all the installed chargers and his personal IQ 79 Stupidity had him then also waste billions more on trying to turn everything around that has been done by past presidents rather than focus on governing and doing the right thing. More taxpayer money has been wasted on him attempting to go back to the 60's in all things and hurting this country. At this point, HE IS Hurting the auto industry and as long as he is in office, he will do everything possible to hurt the companies that have created jobs and spent billions to design and develop new autos. Getting him out of the way can then under a stable federal hand allow companies to innovate and compete on products.

Yes, did forget on those points, been a while since I did a car list. Will edit the list.

Genesis pushing the boundaries of performance in their segment has unleashed the newest performance monster for Luxury EVs. The GV60 MAGMA was stated by Manfred Harrer, President and Head of Hyundai's Motor Group R&D division as follows: "In a very short period of time, our engineers achieved something truly remarkable. They created a car that is not only fast, but truly Genesis; a car that inspires confidence and provides a true emotional connection." 641 HP Dual-Motor Powertrain The GV60 MAGMA has extensive enhancements to the powertrain offering the most powerful performance within the Genesis lineup today. This is more than just hardware upgrades, but advanced software refinements too. The GV60 MAGMA delivers the following: 0 to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds 0 to 124 mph in 10.9 seconds Motors delivering combined 641 HP with 582 lb-ft of torque Rear motor 406 hp and 309 lb-ft of torque Front motor 235 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque Maximum RPM 20,920 Five Driving Modes From Range to Sprint The GV60 MAGMA offers a perfect harmony between luxury and driving dynamics with precision-tuned driving profiles tailored for any situation according to their press release. Five distinct driving modes are offered that can be changed on the fly via their drive mode button. Range Mode prioritizes efficiency and maximizes driving range with seamless responsiveness. Comfort Mode strikes a balance between performance and fuel economy for everyday use. Sport Mode quickens responsiveness, offering a spirited driving experience for routine journeys. Sprint Mode unleashes aggressive torque and accelerator sensitivity ideal for track settings. GT Mode delivers the performance of a luxury grand tourer, blending effortless cruising with commanding acceleration when needed. Tuned Pedal Response and Driver Connection According to Genesis, the MAGMA performance line offers a key element to driving via an innovative pedal response for enhance control. The dynamic range is the specially configured accelerator pedal. Resistance has been adjusted to elevate control and reduce fatigue, offering lower resistance in light pedal applications for daily driving and greater resistance for high-depression inputs during sporty maneuvers. This ensures a smooth and intuitive connection between the driver and the vehicle's subtle power. To put this in a simple defined statement, Teajun Kang, Senior R&D engineer for Genesis EV Performance Test Team made the following statement: "The pedal resistance was increased across all ranges to enhance control over acceleration." Genesis MAGMA performance line delivers on their stated belief that customer experiences are focused as "son-nim" or honored guests. The GV60 MAGMA, first previewed as a concept alongside the Neolun, joins the Magma GT Concept and G90 WINGBACK Magma concept in signaling that Genesis is serious about building a performance brand alongside its luxury credentials. View full article

By the time you are ready to retire your truck, you might just have a compact / mid-size EV Truck to replace it. That is of course we wake up and remove Idiot47, Kia/Hyundai move forward with their electric trucks that are in test mule format now and Ford / GM / Toyota Deliver as all have said they are working on compact / mid-size EV Trucks.