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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.

How, if you look at the science, a quality battery is $300, and you get 3 years of life warranty. Depending on the density of the battery you choose, $600 to $1000 for a battery with a 12-year warranty and usually they last much longer. That is cheaper than traditional batteries and especially a quality lead acid battery. My escalade would truly go through the auto batteries every 3 years due to all the electronics, then I put in a Lithium battery, and I am at year 7 or 8 and still pulling strong with no noticeable differences due to the age. If you play the long game, investing in a quality part will always save one money in the long run over cheap parts and more often replacement.

Makes one wonder if it is a modern-day Mr. Goldfinger. 007 and Oddjob

Cool new design pics on this car on their Instagram account. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/generalmotorsdesign/

Lovely looking auto. Anyone hear from @balthazar he has been very quiet for the last month or so. Was curious, Adjusted for inflation, $150,000 in 1956 is equal to $1,560,459 in 2022. Annual inflation over this period was 3.61%. Value of a dollar.

Sounds like a short that due to summer weather has self fixed, but will come back once temps change again. This company plenty of us in the tech industry have used, expensive, but then long life and warranty pays for itself. Find your energy freedom, DIY off grid solar system | Renogy This is another company competing with Renogy and some of my coworkers have used and again, higher price, long warranty, does pay for itself when you need long life with deep power. 12-Volt-Lithium-Batteries – Dakota Lithium Batteries Best current review of the top Lithium Auto batteries right now. 10 Best Lithium Car Battery 2022 – Review & Buying Guide (antiqueautobattery.com)

You FAIL again in trying to put up an ICE which IS NOT Mercedes Flagship EV. EQS is the FAILED Flagshiop EV by Benz.

Agree Porches is not that great, I put it with Tesla, EQS as ugly to me.

Ran to Business Costco and so wanted to take a picture, but the owner was sitting in the auto. Saw my first BMW iX and I have to say, they are cheap looking, very plastic front end and that huge plastic molded kiddy grill needs to go. Pathetic.

I understand that you and others might feel that way, but in the 21st century, all bets are off on how and where auto companies move with autos. We had SUV or CUV and now CUV is just called SUV, so I think change is the one inevitable thing. Lucid is nice, Tesla is ugly to me. I am digging the look of the CELESTIQ. It truly stands out compared to other autos, especially the Mercedes which I think is going to get lost as others bring out luxury EVs to base EVs.

Hey Biff, how is this any different than the station wagons Mercedes is putting out. If anything, this is a hybrid between a station wagon and a sedan with at least a luxury look to it. Way better looking than the EQS which is just a BLAH Jellybean and has a hideous interior. This at least look's Luxury in comparison to Mercedes. Power and Performance, Mercedes did not talk about it till the production came out and it is anything but class leading after all it is supposed to be a luxury executive auto, not a race car. So let's compare: CELESTIQ EQS CELESTIQ Interior, Only dash available. EQS Top of the line Dash EQS most common dash ordered. CELESTIQ is a Home Run Hit for Luxury and I think the reviews will prove it when this auto goes into production.

Inspired by the 120-year heritage of Cadillac, the design and engineering teams have conceived what Cadillac's electric future will lead with in the CELESTIQ flagship sedan. Reveal-Cadillac-CELESTIQ-Show-Car.mp4 Magalie Debellis, Manager for Cadillac Advanced Design had this to say about the CELESTIQ: “The CELESTIQ show car is the purest expression of Cadillac,” “It brings to life the most integrated expressions of design and innovation in the brand’s history, coalescing in a defining statement of a true Cadillac flagship.” The Teams at Cadillac immersed themselves in the artisanship and customization as defined by early Cadillac sedans such as the bespoke V-16 powered coaches of the prewar era, the hand-built 1957 Eldorado Brougham, thus bring us to the culmination of heritage in the CELESTIQ with innovative production methods and the newest cutting edge technologies. Inspiration was further pulled from what Cadillac considers a mid-century masterpieces of architect Eero Saarinen and other iconic American designs that made era-defining statements upon introduction and endured with distinctive timelessness. Combining function and form in a beautiful package allows the Cadillac CELESTIQ to immerse the customer using all of their senses as they connect with the vehicle through the finest genuine materials, exceptional detailing and advanced technology. This starts with high-definition, advanced LED interactive displays from the dash 55" diagonal display to the four other HD Displays in the auto. Attention to details is what the CELESTIQ is all about. Hand-crafted attention to detail is what harnesses the Cadillac vision for the future tied to innovative technologies such as an industry first variabl-transmission Smart Glass Roof and Ultra Cruise, General Motors next evolution of available hands-free driver assistance technology which Cadillac plans to offer on the CELESTIQ. To quote the press release: The Smart Glass Roof features Suspended Particle Device (SPD) technology that allows for four zones of variable lighting, enabling passengers to fine-tune their cabin experience for completely personalized comfort and visibility. Additionally, the 55-inch-diagonal advanced LED display introduces a passenger display with electronic digital blinds, an active privacy technology, which is designed to allow passengers to enjoy video content while blocking it from the view of the driver. This advanced technology with exceptional detailing and the finest materials available is what will lead Cadillac into the next century. Additional CELESTIQ details on the production model will be announced later in 2022. View full article

Because I missed the date too, washing sharing it to remind people that infections are happening and with the souther states have thousands of new infections and re-infections a day, Be careful.

Getting the ugly out of the way is that up to 8,000 jobs in the coming weeks will be eliminated from Ford Motor Company as Jim Farley CEO of Ford plans to slash $3 Billion in costs by 2026 and he says this comes from having too many people in the newly created Ford Blue unit that produces gasoline powered vehicles. The bulk of these cuts will come from the white-collar workforce and mostly in the U.S. where Ford employs more than 31,000 salaried workers. The cuts will come in phases beginning this summer. Operational phases where duplication in jobs and jobs that will no longer be needed due to the shift to EVs will happen as Ford modernizes their automotive business units as well as the entire company. Ford has stated that their Ford+ transformation will lead a exciting and disruptive new era of electric and connected vehicles, reshaping the way Ford employees work. Farley is on record as saying both the ICE and BEV portfolios are under-earning due to too many people and workforce reduction is key to boosting profits. On the flip side of job losses is that Ford has secured Batteries to Build 600,000 EVs a year by the end of 2023 and 2 million a year by the end of 2026. Ford sees EV demand growing at more than 90% annually. Ford has broken down their EV production by the end of 2023 as follows in the slide above. and with that come two types of battery packs, the LFP and current NCM batteries. Here you will find the LFP as the standard battery packs and in performance and long distance you will find the NCM. Ford is using Contemporary Amperex Technology Company LTD. (CATL) from China as the global supplier of LFP battery cells. LFP or Lithium Iron phosphate will give long life with minimal range loss, much like Tesla has done with their standard battery pack where the NCM or Nickel Cobalt Manganese lithium-ion battery cells will be used in the Long Range and performance battery packs. Ford has stated that the LFP batteries not using rare earth elements will reduce the cost of the battery packs by up to 15%. Ford-EV-Battery-Animation.mp4 Press Release bullet list: Ford has added battery chemistries and secured contracts delivering 60 gigawatt hours (GWh) of annual battery capacity to deliver global 600,000 EV run rate by late 2023 Lithium iron phosphate battery packs coming for Mustang Mach-Es sold in North America next year and F-150 Lightnings in early 2024, creating more capacity for high-demand products Ford already has sourced 70% of battery capacity to support 2 million+ annual EV global run rate by 2026; plans to localize 40 GWh per year of lithium iron phosphate capacity in N.A. in 2026; new deal with CATL on strategic cooperation for global battery supply; and direct-sourcing battery raw materials in U.S., Australia, Indonesia – and more Company expects compound annual growth rate for EVs to top 90% through 2026; more than double forecasted global industry EV growth Ford also has announced that their long-standing agreement with LG Energy Solutions and SK On has ramped up much earlier than planned to ensure that globally Ford can deliver on pre-orders for Mach-e and Ford F150 Lighting demand as well as the e-Transit vans that are seeing high pre-orders in Europe and North America. Ford also announced non-binding MOUs with major mining collaborators sourcing most of the nickel needs for batteries through 2026 and beyond. Vale Canada Ltd.: To explore potential opportunities across the EV value chain. PT Vale Indonesia and Huayou Cobalt: For exploring a three-way nickel processing project and, separately, an off-take agreement with Huayou that collectively will provide Ford with rights to the equivalent of 84 kilotons per annum (ktpa) of nickel. BHP: For nickel supply from BHP's Nickel West operations in Australia. The targeted multi-year agreement could start as early as 2025 and may involve additional commodities over time. Ford has also announced key lithium contracts that are locked in and additional MOU contracts for Aluminum and copper. To this end, Ford is pleased to announce localize processing of key battery materials in North America with the following: EcoPro BM and SK On: Have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Ford to establish a cathode production facility in North America. ioneer: Has signed a binding off-take agreement with Ford for lithium carbonate from ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge project in Nevada to support EV production beyond 2025. Compass Minerals: Has signed a non-binding MOU for lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate from its Utah operations on the Great Salt Lake. Syrah Resources and SK On: Have signed a non-binding MOU to secure off-take for natural graphite from its processing site in Vidalia, Louisiana. Ford cautions on future sales, but is happy to state for the first time, a majority of customers have stated they will buy EV or Hybrid vehicles, up 11% from last year and 22% from 2020. 60% of commercial customers who do not have EVs deployed yet in the latest Ford Pro Survey indicated that they are ready to buy EVs in the next 24 months to add to their fleets. Ford Model e Chief Customer Officer Marin Gjaja has this to say: “This is our opportunity to win a whole new group of customers, building their loyalty and advocacy as we grow our market share," "We're developing the digital and physical services and experiences those new customers expect when they purchase a product that to them is a new technology purchase. Our aim is to combine the convenience of digital shopping with Ford’s expertise, scale and the physical presence of our dealers to create the best possible experience for tomorrow’s EV owners.” View full article

Go any place you want, just use common sense and protection. AKA - Mask, Hand sanitizer, do not touch eyes, nose or mouth. Just use some common sense on being clean in regard to your personal hygiene.

Cool to see more about the Blazer EV on LinkedIn as posted by General Motors executives. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mark-reuss_all-electric-2024-chevrolet-blazer-ev-reimagines-activity-6955186211116257280-NsC3?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web https://www.linkedin.com/embed/feed/update/urn:li:share:6955123549804134400

Very Cool that Cadillac is doing a program like this. I think they are wanting to see not only how people use their auto, but my gut tells me they could do like Tesla and go with GM Auto Insurance as another avenue of revenue generation plus other types of services that they believe customers would want. Cadillac LYRIQ Has A $5,500 Hidden Discount [Updated] - CarsDirect The above on top of I think they are looking to see what features are most heavily used versus those that are not, with the Ultium Platform, I can see a far more customizable auto experience for buyers/Leasor's.