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Yes, per the press release they do say this includes side mirrors; they do not say what the width is without the side mirrors. I expect it to be about the same 78 inches or so.

Will be interesting, what they say at investor meetings is so different than what they really deliver on. Tesla has promised a $20K priced auto for a decade plus now and still not delivered. Since they are 5 years behind on delivering a truck, this cheap car will be even lower on their list to deliver I tend to believe. Mexico plant is at least 3 years out. When Tesla announced Germany, that ended up being way behind. In fact except for Musk's Communist friends, aka China, Tesla has never delivered anything on time let alone as they promised. Where is the Total Self Driving that Tesla has charged folks for over the last Decade plus? Still not here, Level 3 at best. I doubt Tesla will have it by 2025, might by 2030. I actually expect GM and Mercedes to get there before Tesla will.

EV9 - 194 inches long, 122 inch wheelbase, 81 inches wide and 70 inches tall Telluride - 196.9 inches long, 114 inch wheelbase, 78.3 inches wide, and 68.9 inches tall Palisade - 196.7 inches long, 114 inch wheelbase, 77.8 inches wide, and 68.9 inches tall Telluride and Palisade both have the same V6 engine at 291 hp, 262 lb-ft of torque While a few inches shorter overall in length, interior should be very roomy as an EV.

Found the full details on the GM Performance website. Cast Iron Block, but everything else is Aluminum, performance spec. L8T Tech Specs Part Number: 19433748 Engine Type: Gen V Small Block V-8 direct injection spark ignition Displacement (cu. in.): 400 (6.6L) Bore x Stroke (in / mm): 4.060 x 3.860 (103.25 mm x 98 mm) Block (P/N 19420904): Cast iron with 6-bolt nodular main bearing caps Crankshaft (P/N 12708884): Forged steel Connecting Rods (P/N 12675746): Forged powder-metal Pistons (P/N 12699527-R, 12699529-L): Hypereutectic aluminum Camshaft Type (P/N 12672469): Billet steel hydraulic roller Valve lift (in): 0.500 intake / 0.492 exhaust Camshaft Duration (@0.050 in): 193° intake / 199° exhaust Cylinder Heads (P/N 12703610): Aluminum rectangular port D/I with 59.02cc chambers Valve Size (in): 2.130 hollow intake / 1.590 inconel exhaust Compression Ratio: 10.8:1 (nominal) Rocker Arms (P/N 12619829): Investment cast roller trunnion Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.8:1 Intake manifold (P/N 12639087): Composite Throttle body (P/N 12730580): 87mm diameter (single-bore) Fuel delivery: High-pressure direct injection (2,175 psi / 150 bar) Recommended fuel: 87 octane Ignition system: Coil-on-plug Maximum Recommended RPM: 5600 rpm Reluctor wheel: 58X Balanced: Internal L8T Crate Engine | Chevy Performance Parts (chevrolet.com)

This cracks me up, $500,000 super cars are beat by the Lowly Tesla.

@oldshurst442 @ccap41 Course very interesting to see how conservative news outlets are raging about how EVs are fire hazards, and we need to stop it as ICE is safer BS. Montana has put forth a bill in their state senate to stop EV sales as a hazard to Americans. Unfortunately for the crazy GOP Trumpers, they also acknowledge that it will not go anywhere due to the large increase in EV sales especially in the state capital where over 300 Tesla's are owned and driven daily. Wyoming lawmakers seek electric vehicle ban; Montana business sees EV increase (ktvq.com) Wyoming ban on electric cars by 2035 pushed by lawmakers (usatoday.com) Course everyone has their own agenda. I read a story about GM's voice system called CHATGPT that will be going into all new ICE/EV auto's starting 2024 and how GM is trying to get rid of LG due to the battery fires of the BOLT. I had to laugh at this as LG and GM are tied up in their 3 pouch making battery plants for a25 or 30 year long term contract to control prices and production efficiencies. I see no way LG is going anywhere. If only these idiots would do their research before mouthing off. GM explores using ChatGPT in vehicles | Reuters GM explores using ChatGPT in vehicles (cnbc.com)

Yes, the theft issue is totally related to their ICE lineup. K/H has no keys for EVs, an encrypted fob and encrypted phone app and that is it. I would have to say that it will be much harder for people to steal EVs, then ICE. I agree with @oldshurst442 Seems the Legacy companies catch far more BS than the Broken Frame issues and Wheels falling off of Toyota or the decades long Fire issue of K/H cars with their 4 banger motor. Dead on about Pinto hurting ford more than a motor fire hurting K/H. Interesting history on the Pinto. How Dangerous was the Ford Pinto? The Most Dangerous Car? (reifflawfirm.com) 27 official deaths with an average payout of $6 million per death for a total payout of $162,000,000 million. Interesting, did not know they built Pinto's from 1970 to 1980 last model year. Ford Pinto - Wikipedia Ford (USA) Pinto production numbers data (automobile-catalog.com)

Totally agree that they should be able to sell to more and Amazon needs to let Rivian sell to everyone their delivery van. Rivian Wants Out of Exclusive Amazon Electric Van Deal: Report (thedrive.com)

FYI, my gut feeling is that Kia/Hyundai was hoping the theft issue would just go away as they focus on transitioning to a pure EV auto company with their new encrypted platform. Sadly, thieves do not ignore the ability to steal. This easy software fix should have been done years ago.

First off, keep in mind that this does affect all Kia/Hyundai 2015 to 2021 vehicles due to the fact that Kia/Hyundai due to both companies did not include electronic immobilizers in the autos. This changed as they moved to updated platforms for ICE starting in 2022 and their new EV platform that both has encrypted systems which has been in many other auto companies for years. For most of the current 2015 to 2021 autos, they are getting a software update that will give a software electronic immobilizer to all existing autos. 3.8 million Hyundais and 4.5 million Kias, so a busy upgrade time for the dealerships. Interesting is that in high theft areas, Kia/Hyundai had been offering wheel locks to prevent theft and to date since they started in November 2022, they have handed out 26,000-wheel locks. Weird that they felt the cost of a wheel lock was cheaper than a software fix, update of the auto. @ccap41 The Kia/Hyundai EV platform is a modern encrypted platform, which being a skateboard base platform, makes it much easier to bring out new models. Same approach that GM is using, Ultium is an encrypted platform allowing them to roll out models faster. As GM ramps up as Battery Cell production comes online, we will see more models roll out. I honestly think all OEM Auto Companies will have an easier time updating their models once they move to an EV platform. In regard to the Kia EV9 Teaser, I am very much liking what I see so far for this SUV.

Very cool battery tech if they can mass produce it. Incredible new ‘air’ technology offers futuristic replacement for lithium-ion batteries: ‘The next generation of batteries’ (msn.com)

@Drew Dowdell @smk4565 @oldshurst442 @ccap41 @surreal1272 @Robert Hall @riviera74 Latest teaser of the full reveal coming on Wednesday March 15th which will cover both interior and exterior views. Kia has also stated that pricing and options will be released at pre-order day at the end of March.

Sorry Olds did not expand enough and that is my fault. You are CORRECT, lite aluminum blocks are great for performance. Yet from a commercial standpoint, many want a harder block, so the iron block comes into play. I see and understand the benefits of both versions of V8's. Aluminum blocks with cast iron sleeves pressed in or a true cast iron block. In this case, if I had to have a working-class Full-Size truck or SUV, then I can totally go that route as I have in my Suburban. A bored-out Iron block to 402 cubic inches. Hauls great and yet due to the hot crank and the performance fuel injection carb on it, I get some fun time too in performance even with such a large beast. If performance was the only thing, then yes, an Aluminum V8 makes total sense. If you're wanting to haul plus have some fun, I can see going Iron block then. I think it comes down to use cases.

@oldshurst442 those are all good reminders too, when I first saw it, I thought of the 944 Porsche that I always liked.

Spoken like a true car person, but for me as a Truck/SUV person, this engine is great. One you put in a hot crank and turbo or better yet supercharged, this thing would rock in a full size truck or SUV. Reminds me of the 454 Pickup Truck that Chevrolet built and sold.

Very cool read about the 6.6L L8T V8 engine coming to trucks, suvs and crate solutions near you. Here’s What We Just Learned About GM’s New 6.6-Liter L8T V8 Crate Engine https://www.hotcars.com/gm-l8t-v8-crate-engine-facts/ 403 cubic inches 401 hp / 464 ft-lbs of torque on 87 octane gas. 4,000 rpm peak torque, 5,200 peak horse power, 5,600 recline rpm. Wire harness, ecu and emission capable sold separately unless you buy the connect and cruise package.

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Interesting reading on this 6 Hellcat stolen and then to find out that this happened only 6 months earlier from the same dealer. How does one dealer get so many Hellcats when others cannot get any. Very weird allocation system for Dodge. Watch Thieves Steal Six New Dodge Challenger Hellcats In Under 45 Seconds (Updated) | Carscoops Amazing the idiots driving every day, glad the guy was not hurt. Cannot find anything on Hyundai's global or European site but CarScoops says Hyundai will have an electric Mini Cooper like crossover to sell in Europe and the Asian rim next year. Hyundai’s Future EV Lineup: Mini Electric Crossover Geared For Europe Coming By 2024 | Carscoops

I have always liked the Hatchback look as long as I could fit inside. One of the things I like about the mid 80's Monte Carlo SS Areo.

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In writting this up, I felt the Tesla minimalist approach to the interior had taken hold and to me that is a major failure for me. This is so cold and steril that it is a major blockage for me buying this trailer. Agree with you that the powered trailer concept is a great one in helping get around with minimal drag on either EV or ICE trucks/suvs. I do love the solar roof. The window approach does make it nice to watch sunsets when your inside.

I would say actual available models is like a 15% EV - 85% ICE roughly. Expect this to change big time over the next 24 months due to the large onslaught of EVs coming out. Going to be a very busy next couple of years as new EVs come out. Next one to be revealed and opened for preorder is the EV9 on the 15th of March.

Moving road trips to the electric age. — Lightship (lightshiprv.com) Preserving the planet while exploring new corners of the planet is the bold vision of Lightship RVs. Lightship first RV is the L1 travel trailer. The company was launched March 8th, 2023, to the public, by co-founders Ben Parker and Toby Kraus who both worked for Tesla on various projects till the Pandemic. Taking time off to explore the U.S. in an RV, they discovered the opportunity to take the RV industry into the 21st century in an electrified manner. Ben Parker and Toby Kraus both saw opportunities much like the early days of Tesla for the RV industry. Here is an industry that has stagnated with little genuine innovation, the result is a market dominated by just a couple of large companies. The research showed some amazing statistics and according to Ben Parker, Lightship Co-Founder and CEO: “One in 10 American families own an RV, but the RV industry hasn’t experienced innovation for decades.” “Inefficient, unreliable product designs and a power experience that relies on smelly, noisy, gas or propane generators fundamentally hinder the amazing experience of traveling in the outdoors.” Lightship Co-Founder and President, Toby Kraus had the following to say: “With 90% of the market comprising of towable RVs, we began by creating an all-electric travel trailer that is unlike any RV available today and that is just the beginning.” “We are leveraging our expertise in automotive EV development and design to build a brand that creates delightful outdoor travel experiences for everyone and brings even more people into the pastime of RVing.” Lightship has taken a clean-sheet approach to building an all-electric RV trailer. The lightship team is made up of alumni from Rivian, Proterra, Lucid and Zoox in addition to Tesla. This wide range of electric vehicle experiences has allowed them to deliver on the following: A hyper-efficient design that is three times more aerodynamic than a traditional travel trailer for longer range and greater efficiency, which means a 300-mile range electric vehicle (EV) used to tow it remains a 300-mile range EV, and a 25-mpg gas truck remains a 25-mpg gas truck. An electric powertrain with up to 80kWhof onboard battery capacity allowing the trailer to propel itself and achieve near-zero range or efficiency loss for the tow vehicle. A no-compromise battery system that can provide a week of off-grid power without charging. Coupled with up to 3kWof solar power, the RV can power the living needs of its occupants and eliminates the reliance on propane and other fossil fuels. An ecosystem of all-electric appliances, connected features, and modern amenities for a seamless camping experience. The Lightship L1 has a starting price of $125,000 or $118,400 after an available tax credit and is available now for a $500reservationatwww.lightshiprv.com. Production is expected to begin in late 2024. Lightship L1 Travel Trailer specifications: Length: 27 feet Width: 8 feet 6 inches Height: 6 feet 9 inches (road mode); 10 feet (camp mode) Interior height: 7 feet 6 inches Gross Vehicle weight: 7,500 lbs (fully loaded) Sleeping capacity: 4-6 depending on configuration Solar roof is the key to allowing the RV to not need fossil fuels. The LT1 Lightship Travel Trailer has the following electrical features: Drive Motor: All-electric (L1 Long Range Version) Battery Capacity: 40 kWh, 80 kWh options Towing Range: Up to 300 miles Solar Generation Capacity: Up to 3kW Off-grid power: 7 days (while running appliances) L1 Lightship is a premium level RV and while today you can find many 27 foot long travel trailers from the mass market that is under $50,000, the premium segment has continued to show growth. Lightship is focused on the lifestyle folks that want to go and explore the world while treading as careful as possible. A $500 deposit is all it takes to reserve a Lightship travel trailer. There are two options at launch: L1 Essential, All-electric Camping - Starting price of $125,000 ($118,400 after tax credit) L1 Long Range, All-electric camping + drive motor - Starting price of $151,500 ($139,600 after tax credit) L1 Lightship Reservation Link Lightship Product Video.mp4 View full article