G. David Felt

I have to wonder if they decided to go with a bigger interior space as Tesla has FAILED IMHO on interior space and has a pathetic Frunk for size. This makes me wonder if they decided to maximize the interior space forgoing a Frunk. The videos I posted it would seem they have kept with using the front end as a storage space for all things electrical, cooling and powertrain. Will be interesting to see how this Ultium Platform evolves. I like the Cashmere interior of my Escalade better than the white. White becomes dirty so fast it seems to me. Better yet, is the warm mocha brown interiors, those are great, warm, inviting and I think look way better than black or white.

While excited for the GM EVs, I am bum' ed by the blah white/grey interiors. So sterile and cold looking to me.

Very Cool new Video on LYRIQ Liberating Performance Liberating-Performance.mp4 New Face of Cadillac New-Face-of-Cadillac.mp4

Thanks for posting it looks great, but I totally agree that they should have included a frunk. I suspect that cooling, electrical, etc. many things that have not had much deep thinking yet was hidden in the front since they had not thought about where they would put it. I suspect other Cadillac and GM EVs will end up with a frunk especially the trucks, but for the mid to compact cars/CUVs that GM makes that front will initially be used for placing all the electrical components. Will be interesting to see if the Chevrolet Equinox and Blazer SS will have frunks, I suspect not.

Very cool to see all these F150 Lighting's getting loaded up for delivery to customers and how nice and quiet it is. Ford-F-150-Lightning-shipping-B-roll.mp4 Also I see Ford has announced that they have chosen Valencia Spain Plant for their first Europe EV dedicated assembly plant for their next Gen EV Architecture. Spending $2 Billion in Cologne Germany to start production next year of passenger EVs. Ford has advanced their Goal for Europe to be pure electric auto sales, Carbon Neutral across Europe by 2035 Quote of the Press Release: Next generation architecture a critical component of Ford’s all-electric future in Europe The next generation architecture is a critical step in the transformation of Ford in Europe to achieve an all-electric future and build a thriving business while making a positive contribution to society and reducing emissions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement. Ford’s plans for all-electric future in Europe supports the global goal of 2 million+ annual production of EVs by 2026 and 10% company adjusted EBIT margin by 2026. Ford Speeds Toward All-Electric, Connected Future in Europe; Chooses Valencia Plant, Spain, for Next-Gen EV Architecture | Ford Media Center

GM started BrightDrop as a decarbonizing last-mile delivery company. FedEx working to deliver on their corporate goal of zero-tailpipe emissions by 2040 choose only a couple months after BrightDrop's commercialization of the Zevo 600, the fastest all-electric vehicle to market in GM's history as the corner stone in FedEx's conversion from Diesel/Petrol last-mile delivery fleet to an EV fleet. To quote Mitch Jackson, Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), FedEx: “At FedEx, we have ambitious sustainability goals, and our phased approach to vehicle electrification is a crucial part of our roadmap to achieve carbon neutral global operations,” “In just under six months, we’ve taken delivery of 150 BrightDrop Zevo 600s for our parcel pickup and delivery fleet. In today’s climate of chip shortages and supply chain issues, that’s no ordinary feat and a true testament to the collaboration between FedEx and BrightDrop.” The first 150 BrightDrop Zevo 600s have been delivered throughout Southern California FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. With an estimated range of 250 miles per full charge, the Zevo 600s built on the Ultium Platform is part of a larger agreement with FedEx and BrightDrop where 2,500 Zevo 600s will be incorporated into the FedEx fleet over the next couple years. FedEx starting in California where they have installed 500 charging stations across the state in support of the Zevo 600s is working with utility companies in evaluating and determining capacity needed from the electrical grids to support their state/national charging infrastructure as well as investing/expanding on-site generation and procurement of renewable energy at their facilities. Mitch Jackson CSO states the following: “For FedEx to successfully achieve our sustainability goals, it will require collaboration across the public, non-profit and corporate sectors,” “Our ongoing collaboration with BrightDrop is a perfect example of what is possible when two organizations come together and work toward achieving similar goals in pursuit of a better world.” FedEx is pleased with their advocation of being a better steward of the planet as they started in 1994 using some of the first available lead-acid battery powered vehicles where possible. In 2003 they were the first delivery company to start using hybrid vehicles for pickup and delivery. Today, Travis Katz, president and CEO of BrightDrop had this to say: “This shows how BrightDrop is delivering sustainable solutions at scale to customers today, and we couldn’t be happier to be part of FedEx’s sustainability journey,” “Our Zevo 600 has been a record-setting vehicle from the start. From a record-setting time to market, to delivering one of the largest fleets of electric delivery vans on the road today, BrightDrop is showing the world what sustainable delivery looks like.” BrightDrop is not only rethinking how they build sustainable last-mile delivery vehicles, but also looking at all aspects of safety and ease on the body with built in grab bars, low deck industry access for the Zevo 600s and so much more. GM/BrightDrop is working with FedEx to help them achieve a carbon neutral goal for the global company and a better quality of life for all. View full article

Have they stated what the problem is? Bad battery pack, bad controller? Be very interested in what caused it to brick.

Very cool additional pics on GM's Design Studio Instagram site. https://www.instagram.com/p/CfEkrVMu6ku/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Happy Summer Solstice Everyone, Longest Day of the Year! Enjoy getting outside when you can. Seattle is supposed to have a high of 73 today, been a long cold wet spring and so today will be good to get outside, only last Thursday we got 3 inches of snow on the passes. Maybe summer will be here for this coming weekend.

Very interesting, this kind of video info will change people's thoughts, I think.

Interesting read / watch of the Tesla 3 and to be honest, I think Tesla is heading in the direction of buyout or merge as I agree with the writing story where they say there are better built EVs in the same price category now. Owner Suggests Tesla Model 3 Is Not Worth The Money, Regrets Purchase (insideevs.com)

Yes, Sorry, should have stated that first about the exterior as well as the interior before talking about the screens. Agree, my Son has a glass black exterior on this Jeep GC and loves it, but it is always dirty looking even right after he washes it, it seems to show dirt still. Crazy.

Too True and both the refineries and Oil production companies are on record now of not wanting to drill and expand going through again the Boom/Bust cycle so they are letting prices go up, increasing crazy profits but not really doing much to plan for the future with moderate addition of refining and oil drilling.

? I do wonder as we go to bigger and bigger screens for the dashes how the OEMs are going to deal with dead pixels? Currently I know TV companies all have their own version of how many pixels die before they will replace a screen. I wonder especially in the luxury segment, how many dots will have to appear dead before they replace the screen. Also with them sticking up above the dash, if they get snagged and broken how will that play out. Over all, all gloss black is a pain to keep clean externally and internally, I totally agree with @Drew Dowdell on this. I am hoping that Chevrolet when they bring out the Blazer EV will have more than just an all black interior or the but ugly white/grey they have done on the Bolt. They need some warm Mocha type interiors, two tone. This is the one area I feel is a Failure already on the GMC Hummer. That white/Grey NASA inspired moon interior should have been an option, but they should have had additional interior colors or at least one other. Hoping GM does not do their basic black only at launch on this EV.

The points you make here can be applied to every auto maker out there with various models picked from each OEM hitting these same points. Mercedes has their fair share of dogs. These Are The 10 Worst Cars Made By Mercedes-Benz (hotcars.com) Interesting that the 2022 has the best and worst full size SUV both from Germany and Mercedes was not the best. Consumer Reports Worst Full-Size Luxury SUV Is Also the Most Expensive (motorbiscuit.com) Here was the skunks of the last decade and I have to agree what is stated about each specific model/year as these are well known issues. 10 Worst Mercedes-Benz Models Of The Last Decade (msn.com) Why do I post this, cause you know NOTHING about the quality of the Blazer EV. NONE of us know anything about it as it has not been out so if you want to in the random thread bash the gas powered Blazer go ahead, but do not try to state that the Blazer EV is going to be just like the current Blazer ICE. Currently you nor anyone else can stay that about this auto yet. We can clearly make our own feelings about existing EVs that are on the market today.

WOW, That would perfectly apply to all the FWD cars out there too. Appliance blah cars, every point you make my friend.

Agree, Happy Father's Day to all dads, be they human or fur babies. Enjoy your special day!

I can barely fit in the X3, I doubt I could in the X1, at 300lbs, 6'6" tall, I am not the average or normal size person. While my wife loves driving our Trailblazer SS which is considered a mid size, I could still use a bit more room. For local driving it is fine, but road trips are a bit tight for me. The Escalade I have is perfect for road trips.

Posted on one of the rivian Instagram accounts. Rivian R1T and F150 Lighting charging up at a station in Colorado. Very cool to see them in the wild and side by side. Ford looks a few inches taller and longer.

I have to agree that I think Oil is grossly overvalued. Citi: Oil Is Overvalued By $50 Per Barrel | OilPrice.com

GM has announced that they will invest $81 million into the Global Technical Center for building the CELESTIQ. CELESTIQ using defining design, technology and performance will challenge the ultra-luxury auto space. Helping to achieve this will be the use of GM's extensive additive manufacturing capabilities and supplier network, featuring 3D printed parts, the most used in any of GM's vehicle programs to date. Since 1956, GM's GLobal Technical Center has been the heart of the company's engineering and design efforts and will now host vehicle production with the hand built CELESTIQ, Cadillac's Flagship sedan signifies a new, resurgent era for the brand per Mark Reuss, president of General Motors. Mark Reuss had this statement to say about the CELESTIQ: “Each one will be hand-built by an amazing team of craftspeople on our historic Technical Center campus, and today’s investment announcement emphasizes our commitment to delivering a world-class Cadillac with nothing but the best in craftsmanship, design, engineering and technology.” The CELESTIQ will be built on the Ultium Platform that is at the heart of GM's EV strategy. CELESTIQ embodies Cadillac's commitment to reimagine what's possible and sets a new standard for the artful integration of technology. CELESTIQ roof is expected to be the first to feature a four-quadrant, suspended-particle-device smart glass. With this Smart Glass, each occupant of the vehicle can set their own level of roof transparency. The driver and front-seat passenger will enjoy a pillar-to-pillar freeform display with active privacy to help mitigate driver distraction GM Global Technical Center Campus has allowed Cadillac to establish itself at the forefront of functional and aesthetic 3D-printed components in the auto industry. Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V were the first autos to benefit from additive manufacturing with parts that included the shifter emblem, transmission components and HVAC ducts. Gerald Johnson, executive vice president of Global Manufacturing and sustainability had the following to say: “This investment is a great example of our commitment to GM’s EV transformation as we apply our manufacturing expertise to a one-of-a-kind, ultra-luxury vehicle for the Cadillac brand," “The advanced manufacturing technology and tools we are utilizing on CELESTIQ will help our team deliver the highest quality vehicles to our customers.” With the teaser image released on June 8th, Cadillac will release additional images throughout the summer leading up to the cars debut. It would seem that Cadillac is returning to their original roots of "Standard of the World" which meant luxury and prestige. View full article

Style is a personal preference as each will find what they like. I am not interested in buying a Blazer SS myself, but I think it looks way better than the blah EQB which is the bland Jellybean style Mercedes has adopted for all their EVs. Toyota Rav4 I get, fits in the family and they seem to sell everyone that hits the lots so over styling seems to be desired by the public, yet not a good-looking Hybrid to me. The Toyota EV, that I honestly just cannot understand, totally agree with @ccap41 that the black plastic crap over the wheel wells needs to go, paint it. The bottom air vent to cool the battery I get has to stay, but they could have done so much better with that over all flat blunt nose they have. Like Tesla, seems someone was not happy with the auto and punched it flattening the front end. Rivian, I love the style of, I also love the style of the Chevrolet E full size pickup. Will be interesting to see what and how the EV auto's morph as traditional ICE autos go away. I do love that GM is using the same names so that as ICE goes away you still have Blazer, Silverado, etc. No need to use bizarre character names that no one can figure out what it means without being told by someone in the trenches of that product line. Anyone know what BZ stands for? I get the 4X as that indicates all-wheel drive.

Guess it really is Alligator Dominion time! Very interesting read on Bosch thoughts on Tesla Battery Tech. Tesla tab talk | Bosch Global