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Very cool Video!

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I know someone on this forum that would love this auto. New Dodge Charger Widebody Ute From Smyth Performance Dubuts (musclecarsandtrucks.com) Very cool Video and one web site thinks the C9 BEV Corvette is in this video. C9 Corvette Utlium Chassis Teased In Chevrolet Blazer EV Video? (musclecarsandtrucks.com)

As much as I love my SS, both my wife and I are pretty much over the Borla Exhuast and the sound you have inside. I am very much excited for the day I retire all my ICE for EVs that are full size and fit me. Cannot wait to be able to sit inside a Rivian R1S or Hummer SUV and if it fits me, I will happily pay my reservation fee to get one ordered up the way I want it. Agree, ICE is a relic of the past and I am happy to move into the future. Yes, I will always appreciate the V8 rumble and those powerful autos of the past, but I am far more ready for the future. Who knows what it will be for me, but I do owe my wife a full-size crew cabin pickup truck from a bet I lost in the 90's to her. Right now, leading the way is the Rivian R1T and R1S or the Hummer Truck and SUV, but also a future Cadillac Escalade EV and Chevy or GMC Silverado pickup could be there too. EXCITEMENT!!! ?

Yup I would agree.

Makes sense that Toyota would use their old hybrid systems from the Prius line as they are so far behind on the EV front. This is the only way to offer something competitive to the market as they scramble to get going on EVs. GM choose to not go the Hybrid route but focus on the EV route and I think it will serve them well as the various stories of the Cadillac Dealer meeting seems to show that GM has a heavy stable of EVs coming and Cadillac is going to lead in this effort ahead of the Asian or European brands. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-6957783447205478400-37dt?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web I would be willing to bet since Cadillac has stated they will have much more announcements this coming fall that we will see various new models including even the electric Escalade at this show possibly. Home | 2022 Cadillac Fall Festival I would also be willing to say that GM will probably be first to have a mid-size EV truck as the Silverado is looking good, I can easily see them scale this down to mid-size which would sell hot for them too. B-roll--Chevrolet-Silverado-EV-engineering-vehicle.mp4

For 70 years, Ford has been providing police departments with special vehicles to serve and protect communities. More than 12,000 police departments across the United States and other global places have used Ford Police Vehicles making it the bestselling lineup against other police vehicles according to Ford. The company attributes this success and customer loyalty to the automaker's close collaboration with its customers via the Ford Police Advisory Board. Nate Oscarson, Ford Pro National government sales manager stated the following: “We're proud to offer America’s first electric police pickup truck to local government customers who can use the truck’s game-changing technology to help improve their productivity,” “Pro Power Onboard can serve as a mobile power source to light up evening accident scenes on the highway, the electric powertrain helps to potentially reduce costs associated with fuel and scheduled maintenance needs and the Mega Power Frunk provides extra lockable storage on top of purpose-built police additions our customers have come to expect from the leader in police vehicles.” To quote the Ford Press release about the F-150 Lighting Pro SSV: The F-150 Lightning Pro SSV is designed to handle specialized departmental needs outside of pursuit situations, such as assisting at an accident or crime scene or giving departments the ability to tow a boat or trailer. Purpose-built features from F-150 Police Responder® include: Police-grade heavy-duty cloth seats with reduced bolsters to help holstered officers enter and exit the vehicle more easily Built-in steel intrusion plates in the front seatbacks. Available red/blue, amber/white roof-mounted LED warning beacons An upfit-friendly reinforced instrument panel top tray for easy mounting of police equipment Easy-to-clean vinyl rear seats and vinyl flooring Standard features include: Interior: 12-inch digital cluster screen and 12-inch landscape-style touchscreen on the center stack Exterior: Mega Power Frunk gives officers 14.1 cubic feet of lockable cargo area in the front and offers easy access for upfitters to locate a 220-amp DC-DC power source Targeted performance and capability: 452 horsepower, 775 lb.-ft. of torque, 7,700-pound towing capacity and 2,235 maximum payload with a standard-range battery, and sub-four-second 0-60 mph acceleration, 580 horsepower, 775 lb.-ft. of torque, and 10,000-pound towing capability with the extended-range battery Technology: Intelligent Range, SYNC® 4, over-the-air Ford Power Up software updates and Ford Co-Pilot360™ technology, including Automatic Emergency Braking and Blindspot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross-Traffic Alert Ford Pro SSV customers also benefit from access to the following: Available Ford E-Telematics™10 which delivers manufacturer-grade information, insights and solutions on potential solutions on fuel management, vehicle health and more Established network of more than 650 electric vehicle-certified Ford Commercial Vehicle Centers across the United States, offering sales, service, financing and charging solutions, as well as 2,300 Ford electric vehicle-certified dealers. Consultative services related to charging installation and operation, data management and digital services Ford Pro™, through its commercial lending arm FinSimple™, offers flexible financing options for municipalities for vehicles as well as for charging solutions including depot installation, hardware and software to assist in the transition to electrified fleets Ford Pro’s Body Builder Advisory Service – a complimentary resource with guides and the latest information on how to add specialty tools and aftermarket equipment More information on 2023 F-150 Lightning, including range, will be released later this summer. Ford released the following video above and pictures below along with a dedicated web page to this truck. http://www.ford.com/police-vehicles/ssv/ Ford Media Images: Utility, ease of cleaning, maintenance, a focus on delivering on the job is what this truck is all about. Ford is very proud in stating that the Ford Pro Platform of connected vehicles, software and services, include both ICE and EV as they all come pre-configured to seamlessly connect to a department's existing fleet of Ford and non-Ford internal combustion engine and battery-electric vehicles, chargers and fleet management software. Police departments use of these tools together result in potentially lowering costs and improved uptime across the police fleet of vehicles. View full article

Ford I suspect due to existing Hybrids already was going down that road where GM had killed the VOLT and was not looking to Hybrid anything, so at this point, EV is the future, this is a very nice and decent stop gap till then.

Interesting read for a full assumption of what will move forward, Stellantis did state in their 2030 roadmap that they would be looking to still have 50% of every product line to be ICE at 2030, but that could also change based on customer purchase trends. I would question if a V8 survives till 2030, I suspect that once you have the 500HP Twin Turbo I6 engine and an EV version that people will move over when they compare drive them side by side. Not everyone, but many that do not want to mess with the complexity of ICE will move to EV.

Nice for an Ice! ?

Interesting story on a Camaro EV. Chevrolet Camaro EV Rendering Imagines Zero-Emission Pony Car With Equinox EV Styling - autoevolution

While I find this funny, I do agree with you that the GXP in an EV format would be hot! This still looks good to me after all the years. ? Imagine instead of holes, black grill area with the Chevy Bow Tie since Pontiac is dead. This would be a sharp looking EV and way better looking than anything Tesla, European or Asian has to offer in an EV sedan.

Amazon's Climate Pledge to have a sustainable delivery fleet reaching net-zero carbon across their global operations is what these Rivian state-of-the-art EDV delivery vans are all about. CEO RJ of Rivian along with the CEO of Amazon have now officially rolled out the EDV to immediately start being used for delivery in Baltimore, Chicago, Dalla, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle and St. Louis. This will grow to over 100 cities by the end of 2022 and to over 100,000 by the end of 2030. These vehicles were designed from the ground-up, key focus on safety, sustainability, comfort and improved workflow. The EDV started with an announced partnership in 2019 and with both Rivian and Amazon signing The Climate Pledge a commitment to reach net-zero carbon across all operations by 2040. As part of this pledge, Rivian and Amazon are working to decarbonize the last mile logistics as well as accelerate innovation that can help others reach net-zero carbon. This commitment will have Amazon with over 100,000 electric delivery vehicles on the U.S. roads alone by 2030 and save millions of metric tons of carbon a year. Andy Jazzy, CEO of Amazon had this to say: “Fighting the effects of climate change requires constant innovation and action, and Amazon is partnering with companies who share our passion for inventing new ways to minimize our impact on the environment. Rivian has been an excellent partner in that mission, and we’re excited to see our first custom electric delivery vehicles on the road,” “Today marks a significant milestone in our Climate Pledge commitment. Rivian was one of the first companies Amazon invested in through the Climate Pledge Fund, and we’re just getting started on our journey to have 100,000 of Rivian’s vehicles on the road by 2030. And, in addition to being sustainable, these new vehicles are also great for drivers—they were designed with driver input and feedback along the way, and they’re among the safest and most comfortable delivery vehicles on the road today.” Amazon has been testing deliveries with Rivian Preproduction EDVs since 2021, delivering over 430,000 packages and accumulating over 90,000 miles. This significant testing has allowed Rivian to continuously improve the vehicles performance, safety and durability in verious climates and geographies we well as its state-of-the-art features to ensure driver satisfaction and overall functionality. Rivian has completed certifications with the NHTSA, CARB and the U.S. EPA. The custom vehicles are made at Rivian’s factory in Illinois, and include innovative technology and features such as: A safety-first design focused on superior 360-degree visibility, and vehicle features that protect drivers and pedestrians. A suite of innovative safety features including sensor detection, highway, and traffic assist technology, a large windshield to enhance driver visibility, automatic emergency breaking, adaptive cruise control, and collision warnings. First-of-its-kind embedded technology that fully integrates the delivery workflow with the vehicle, enabling seamless access to routing, navigation, driver support and more. Features to enhance the driver experience and create ease on the road such as automatic door locking/unlocking as the driver approaches or leaves the vehicle, and a powered bulkhead door that opens when drivers reach their delivery location. A strengthened door on the driver’s side for additional protection, and an ergonomically designed driver’s cabin and cargo area for safe, and easy movement inside the van. Batteries that are light, resilient, and low cost in addition to lasting the lifetime of the vehicle. Amazon delivery stations across the country has one of the largest installed charging infrastructures to support their growing fleet of EDVs to ensure a carbon-zero last mile delivery fleet. Amazon has also partnered with the nonprofit CERES, and several other fleet operators to launch the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance, bringing together companies to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. Amazon's sustainable transportation program can be found here here. RJ Scaringe, CEO of Rivian had this to say: “Today represents an important step, not just for Amazon and Rivian as partners, but also for transportation and the environment,” “In 2019, Rivian and Amazon committed to fast-tracking a new type of delivery vehicle that would result in a significant reduction of carbon emissions. Thanks to our teams’ dedication, hard work and collaboration, and a shared commitment to make the world a better place for our kids’ kids, that vision is now being realized. To say this is an exciting moment is an understatement—we’re thrilled to see this partnership has kickstarted decarbonization projects across the logistics delivery industry.” Zero carbon last mile delivery is here and coming to a city near you soon according to Amazon and Rivian. Rivian-Amazon-EDV-Video-01.mp4 View full article

Thanks guys @ccap41 @surreal1272 @Robert Hall For the MKC, I could not find anything on the online manual for accessory mode, that is good to know that there is one and you can run it more than the 10 min time out. Escalade on the OEM battery would die if you were in accessory more for more than 10 min till I went to the Lithium deep cycle battery that allows it to run long in accessory and all the electronics work much better. My SS also works much better with the Lithium Deep cycle battery. Like I said, I know there is a wide range of battery types and prices. I found before going to the long life Lithium batteries, that the Optima batteries were way better than the OEM batteries and I had in the past gotten 5 to 6 years out of one of those batteries, but here at O'Rielly's auto part store the Optima Yellow are a $300 battery. I do like the 12yr Lithium Battery I have now. Will be the last one till I replace them with EVs. I think if you are buying an auto you will hold onto for more than 5 to 10 years, why not get a great battery that can last that long and not have to spend money every 3 to 5 years.

Very cool to see GM is working to educate customers about EVs. https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/gm-aims-to-better-educate-ev-buyers-5383492/ GM electric vehicle chat tool aims to fill the 'EV knowledge gap' (cnbc.com) Found the website: GM EV Live | Virtual Showroom

These batteries can be recycled at any recycle place just like traditional Lead Acid batteries. In regard to response of electronics, if you want to test your current battery, just go out, turn on the key, DO NOT start the motor, play the radio and other electronics in your auto. See how long the battery lasts. In much older tech autos, you could just sit in the auto, play the radio for a very long time. Today's autos actually can drain the battery in as little as 10 minutes. Escalade and Navigator both do not recommend playing the in-auto stereo system longer than 10 minutes without the engine running. Due to the ongoing use of battery electricity, there are things always sucking down power and this is where you can see a quality deep cycle Lead acid battery over a traditional one from the OEM or Walmart makes a big difference. From what I could find online, it seems the average in today's tech autos is 30 to 45 minutes of battery before dying and to prevent this, many autos will no longer let the radio even in accessory mode play longer than 10 to 15 minutes. Not sure what year MKC you have Lincoln Vehicle Owner Manuals Sitemap But it seems that depending on the stereo system and if you have optional subwoofer or any other electronics, they recommend either running the auto engine or using an individual device to listen to music if you are not going to run the auto. This would tell me that the electronics can put a drain on the system that would limit the ability for the auto to start, no difference than cadillac or any other luxury auto line. If you have Push Button start, then you have no accessory mode.

Global Climate Change is making companies look for better ways to do their business and with that in mind, Walmart has chosen Canoo to help them achieve their zero-emissions by 2040 goal. Walmart's goal to offer sustainable delivery of online orders will start with the purchase of 4,500 LDV or Lifestyle Delivery Vehicles with expected use starting in 2023. The company plans to kick off advanced delivers to refine and finalize vehicle configurations in the Dalla-Fort Worth metroplex in the coming weeks. The LDV was engineered for sustainable last mile deliveries with improved driver ergonomics and safety. The LDV is built on the Canoo's MPP or multi-purpose platform architecture that integrates the motors, battery module and other critical driving components into their skateboard platform. This allows the LDV to optimize cabin configurations with customized cargo space. Canoo will utilize a true steer by wire technology, reducing moving parts and cabin intrusion, resulting in more interior usable space, better driver ergonomics and the addition of a panoramic window for improved road visibility. LDV is engineered for high frequency stop-and-go deliveries and speedy vehicle to door drop-off, including groceries, food/meal delivery and much more according to Canoo. With a customized interior designed for small package deliveries, competitive per stop economics was the focus. Modular design offering 120 cubic feet of cargo volume adaptable to evolve with the customer needs contributing to a decreasing per unit investment over time. Per Tony Aquila, investor, chairman and CEO of Canoo: “We are proud to have been selected by Walmart, one of the most sophisticated buyers in the world, to provide our high-tech, all-electric, American made Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle to add to their impressive logistics capabilities. Our LDV has the turning radius of a small passenger vehicle on a parking friendly, compact footprint, yet the payload and cargo space of a commercial delivery vehicle. This is the winning algorithm to seriously compete in the last mile delivery race, globally.” “Walmart’s massive store footprint provides a strategic advantage in today’s growing ‘Need it now’ mindset and an unmatched opportunity for growing EV demand, especially at today’s gas prices.” From dedicated fulfillment centers and the use of 3,800 Walmart Stores which are located within 10 miles of 90% of the U.S. population, the Canoo LDV will start the diversification of the last mile delivery fleet. This expansive last mile delivery network allows Walmart to reach 80% of the U.S. population with same-day delivery on a growing assortment of items. In 2021 Canoo announced that Bentonville, Arkansas would become their new Headquarters leaving California and that Pryor, Oklahoma would become their U.S. Assembly site for manufacturing, further expanding and establishing an EV ecosystem in the U.S. Heartland creating thousands of technology and manufacturing jobs in the surrounding communities. Walmart was encouraged by Canoo's close proximity to Walmart's headquarters and as such is excited to not only be their launch customer for the LDV, but also will take on an additional 10,000 LDVs as an option for future growth. Canoo anticipates starting production of the LDV in Q4 of 2022. Walmart's launch of the Canoo LDV will be followed by the launch of their Truck and Lifestyle van for private lease and ownership. View full article

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To each their own opinion, but I will say that when you test out the differences and see how your auto responds via the electronics, that a quality battery is worth the money. Yes, the GM Delco batteries did their job, but the ones I have in my autos are far better in the way the auto's turn over, run the electronics especially if you do not have the motor running. Cold weather is another area that is a big difference in how the better batteries respond. I get it that you are happy with the lower cost batteries, but you also cannot ignore the longer life of quality-built batters.