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WOW, Another reason to hate GM, they have changed the ability to use the native Google Maps in your auto by turning it into a $300 a year subscription fee. AA/CP forever, GM can die. It’ll cost $300 a year to keep using Google Maps in your Chevy

WOW, Got in the mail a request to sign up for a GM Rewards card. Was shocked by the interest rate they want on the card. Says ranges from 19% to 33% interest depending on credit score. Talk about indentured debt if you carry a balance, went into recycle bin as I have no interest in the GM Reward card.

Just before the fall storm moved in I ran to Costco and saw this, an excellent view of the past and present.

Seeing this I have always felt that with those that do not believe in science, we will have a worse death toll of humanity. This pretty much nails it on the head. ‘The Big One' Could Be Deadlier Than COVID, Expert Warns of 7million+ Death Toll | Watch

This is pretty true based on what I hear from ex-coworkers who were laid off, college students who graduated this year, and the rest of us employed but no career growth. Welcome to the 'Great Freeze': Why companies aren't firing, workers can't grow, and the unemployed can't get jobs This pretty much nails it as to why their stock is not worth it. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstocks/tesla-s-ev-business-is-not-worth-even-20-of-stock-price-why-tsla-bulls-have-it-wrong/vi-AA1P5BOQ?ocid=msedgntp&pc=W069&cvid=68fd332ce48c4dbb99cb1f5c756410b1&ei=17

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Always like when people do this kind of performance for the public. Makes the music that much more enjoyable.

Canadian Commercial that is to be pulled on Monday since it pissed Idiot47 off. Here is the full video of Reagan where he does say all that is in the commercial but also clearly states that tariffs like a scalpel are to be used surgically to achieve results such as the Tariffs that he put on Japan to stop their dumping of select items. Point being is Idiot47 is a clear idiot in not understanding business and how to use surgical like tactics to achieve fairness. If he had more than an IQ of 79 he might actually be able to talk better than a 5th grader where he currently speaks and would understand the need for targeted approach rather than a dictator blanket approach to the world. We all are going to feel the pain especially as we move forward in having to repair our auto's regardless of the power source used to motivate the wheels due to ignorance of a global market and a pointed approach to areas that truly make sense in protecting of America. The honestly is that the industrial revolution of America will never come back as we move forward, not all things can ever be built here. This is too funny.

Interesting, I have never heard of this till now, all my time growing up with dogs and my grandparents who had dogs and a couple did die at home but were not eaten by the dog, so this is interesting. In hind site, your right animal instinct would kick in to survive and as such feed on whatever meet was available.

Idiot47 talked about the Golden Days of the 50's and 60's and how he would MAGA America back to the golden days. Clearly that will never happen and with inflation up, will continue, but with job loss and manufacturing shutdowns, clearly his time in office will be one of inflation, high prices and hurt for all Americans except the 1%.

So much for Idiot47 bringing down prices and making things great again. No going back to the 1950's / 1960's for prices Idiot47. Here are the five key takeaways from Friday's consumer price index report

Stephen Colbert: Are you afraid of artificial intelligence taking over? Ricky Gervais: I’d love for any intelligence to take over. Stephen Colbert: What’s the opposite of artificial intelligence? Rickey Gervais: Natural stupidity. Stephen Colbert: Did you hear about the new AI company run by goats? Rickey Gervais: They’re using bleating edge technology. Stephen Colbert: Scientists predict human-level artificial intelligence by 2030. Rickey Gervais: Maybe sooner if the bar keeps dropping per this current administration. Stephen Colbert: What do illegal aliens and AI have in common? Rickey Gervais: They’ll take your jobs away and do it better than you.

Agree, the whole market is way overvalued, sadly I see this not adjusting too much due to people who did not save and are 50 years old now are putting away their 20+% into 401Ks so the inflow of cash is huge. Be interesting to see how bad the market correction becomes as I do think the Idiot47 administration will cause a crash of some sort and I hope the rich loose it more than the hard-working American. New Jobs as repairs of Robots and AI bots that replace humans will be needed. Agree with you, 7yrs ago I retired all my gas-powered yard equipment and went with EGO electric powered yard gear from my mower, blower, hedge trimmer, weed Wacker, etc. and do not regret it one bit, never has let me down and I keep them charged and still keeps going. Love how quiet it is and no pollution. With the EV9, my only ICE left is the Escalade and that I hope to retire in the near future for an EV Pickup. Kia has been quiet on the EV9 pickup that they have mules running around LA. I suspect it will still come but delayed a few years. Since my autos are paid for, I can wait. Weird is I fuel up the 32gallon tank on the Escalade once a month now because I drive it only back n forth between the house and the train station to go into Seattle for my required work in the office once a week. Otherwise, it sits in the garage other than local driving, so down to once-a-year oil changes too. Have you had her try driving an F150 Hybrid? My wife was the same way till I had her test drive with me my 1993 GMC Suburban and she was shocked how it drove like a car and not the impression of a truck then. Today's trucks drive so easy car like that I would be surprised if she found it hard to drive. The only thing I have run into is some folk's ability to sense their 4 corners in a larger auto tends to freak them out. You should do Devils Gulch trail here in Washington, great ride. This is interesting, just as we discovered that diabetic shots can also be used for weight loss, one has to wonder what else our minds are capable of.

You have not heard new generators; most are on par at 45 db or so and top out at around 70db so no different than an ice auto. Only cheap old generators are really noisy with no muffler system.

Tesla fall is starting and this review is spot on. Tesla posts weak earnings again, and the ‘Musk Magic’ Premium shows its shares are way overpriced

Idiot47 has such a fragile ego, such a pathetic man! I agree that I can see Canada reducing tariffs on Chinese EVs to that which is equal to Korea. With Kia having a full size pickup truck, I can see Canada changing to a Korean, Japan and China auto market. I loved tent camping but about 7 years ago or when I hit 50 it was weird on how the body changes and sleeping in a tent even on a cushion is just not comfy anymore and I would wake up stiff and sore. Now airbnb when we go away to a destination or overnight a hotel room close to the rural off-road area we visit. A generator is not that much work if you're looking to just have certain things, it is far more versatile than having to drive out to fill up a gas tank on a traditional ICE as EVs with regen are far better off-road then ICE for efficient use and recapture of energy. Agree with at home cooking, far more relaxing than going out anymore.

That is a valid option, but not everyone will want a Hybrid with all the additional maintenance of the auto. For some, if the area they are going to is not a designated remote area that has destination chargers like what Rivian is doing across the U.S. then the generator option is a valid way to go. Plus, the Ford Hybrid with the Power Option still puts out more CO2 than an EV and the occasional use of a small portable generator. Getting a Rivian with the MAX pack is already over 400 miles so as is common here, many who go rural rarely need a generator as they usually can go out and come back to a place that has a charger.

Considering how many people spend millions on RVs with generators and lug them all over to do outdoorsy things, how is a standalone generator any different? @ $1,899 and 239lbs this is the heaviest and most expensive but still takes up little space in a truck bed. Amazon.com : Gidrox 10000W Tri-Fuel Portable Inverter Generator, Gas, Propane & Natural Gas Powered, ATS Ready, 50A Ultra Outlet, Remote Start, CO Sensor, ECO Mode, Quiet Inverter for Home Backup & RV Use : Patio, Lawn & Garden @ $899 and 59lbs the smallest and least expensive option. Amazon.com : Generac 3,300-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator - Lightweight and Compact - USB Ports for Device Charging - Produces Clean, Stable Power - Great for Home Backup, Camping, and RV Use : Patio, Lawn & Garden 5 gallon can of gas that can last a week of use in a generator with the cost of a generator above is still cheaper than many of the pickup trucks or RVs that people take to remote places. I realize that change is hard for many and rethinking how you do something can be challenging to how folks have done things for the last hundred years plus. But change does happen. There are always alternative ways to do things if you look from new angles. Average price of a new ICE Pickup has crossed the $50,000 threshold, an RV trailer to pull with that pickup has hit the $10,000 to $300,000 range depending on feature functions and luxury. On Average the RV industry is stating many pay around $50,000. So, if you're wanting an Electric pickup, what is a couple thousand dollars for a quality generator and some gas in the bed to be used to do all sorts of things out camping in the remote areas including charging your pickup? Here is a perfect solution for many if your wanting the space and quiet operation of a quality pickup to go remote and just add in a generator.

One thing that you could do that is very efficient for those that want to go rural. 240V generator. Yes, this means you still burn some gas, but the efficient way of being able to run a very compact small generator and charge up your EV has immense benefits imho. Amazon.com : Gidrox 2500W Portable Inverter Generator, Super Quiet Gas Powered, EPA Compliant, RV Ready, CO Sensor, Parallel Capable, Clean Power for Camping or Party : Patio, Lawn & Garden Amazon.com : Generac 3,300-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator - Lightweight and Compact - USB Ports for Device Charging - Produces Clean, Stable Power - Great for Home Backup, Camping, and RV Use : Patio, Lawn & Garden Here you could have the right 240V plug to allow charging of your EV which also means you could pretty much go anywhere. Dual fuel means to me I could run it on Propane allowing me to BBQ out camping and still recharge my EV. Now if you want charging equal to a dedicated 80amp L2 charger at your home, then you need a portable generator that can produce 10,000W or 10kW. At that point then they do get a little pricey but are worth it. Amazon.com : Generac 10,000 Peak Watt Portable Gas Generator - Electric Start - Home Backup or RV Ready - Heavy Duty Frame - Quiet, Long Runtime, Emergency Power - 49-State Compliant : Patio, Lawn & Garden Amazon.com : Gidrox 10000W Tri-Fuel Portable Inverter Generator, Gas, Propane & Natural Gas Powered, ATS Ready, 50A Ultra Outlet, Remote Start, CO Sensor, ECO Mode, Quiet Inverter for Home Backup & RV Use : Patio, Lawn & Garden I see this as a flexible solution if you especially go with an EV truck, then just add the generator with a propane tank or gas can into the bed. Alternative ways of thinking about how one charges their EV. Stories where folks cover how to charge your EV with a Generator. Best Gas Generators to Charge Tesla or EV • Epic Buyer's Guide • EV Adept

Please test drive one, you will be shocked as to the interior room. The head of the Mach-E program is a 6'2" tall burly man who made it a requirement of having 3 of himself in the back seat, space is good in both the Mach-E and F150 Lighting. I have no problems with the space. My issue is as you know the 400V system. A used Mach-E is a solid way to go to move into an EV at a much lower price to get used to the changes of EV life. I do not like cats for many reasons and some would turn a person's stomach due to what cats will do. Dogs on the other hand have a much larger loyalty and would rather starve to death by your dead side than eat you like a cat will. I grew up with dogs and while I have no desire to own one as they are forever babies that have to be fed, cleaned up after, etc. I like my freedom to get up and go any time without having to think about the dog.

I truly hope GM reverses this mistake, but they seem hell bent on wanting to control your choices and options, as such, I have truly bought my last American Auto in my 2006 Escalade. Glad to hear you have such great credit as it seems to be a rarity in the south. Yes, higher power is more efficient, and the components last longer. This is why China has standardized for moving to one of two standards by 2030 for all EVs. 1000V or 1,500V It would seem 1000V would be in entry level EVs and 1,500V will be in mid range to luxury EVs. This also goes along with their mandatory charging standards where all EV charging will be one of two forms, 1000V or 1,500V charging. China approves mandatory standards for EV charging - EFS Consulting The benefit here is reduced mass due to more efficient electrical flow on the wiring harness and less heat leading to longer life, longer range and less waste.

GM has announced the death of AA/CP for all ICE autos as they move to a new unified computing platform for EVs and ICE. https://www.thedrive.com/news/gm-is-ditching-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-on-all-future-cars-instead-of-just-evs-tds The stories out there are all based on what GM has announced this week. https://news.gm.com/home.detail.html/Pages/news/us/en/2025/oct/1022-SDV-GM-centralized-vehicle-computer-platform-electric-gas-vehicles.html https://news.gm.com/home.detail.html/Pages/news/us/en/2025/oct/1022-AI-GM-launch-eyes-off-driving-conversational-AI.html https://news.gm.com/home.detail.html/Pages/news/us/en/2025/oct/1022-UM-GM-eyes-off-driving-conversational-AI-unified-software-platform.html

I understand the efficient train of thought and that can be done with software updates in regard to the motors / controllers to a certain point. What most people do not seem to understand is the benefits of 800V or 1000V that Lucid went with over 400V. Biggest reason, Improved Efficiency: Lower current flow reduces energy loss as heat, leading to a potential increase in overall vehicle range when using higher voltage. Reduced Heat in the electrical lines, battery pack, controller boards and motors that allow for a much longer life. Heat is the death of electrical components and when the power can flow smoother with less resistance, the life lasts longer. A 400V EV will not last as long as an 800V EV due to the heat that naturally is generated along the lines. Mercedes has found this out the hard way in just trying to be equal to Tesla and yet the number of electrical issues on their outgoing EVs due to heat problems is one reason Mercedes is moving to 800V along with faster charging as Europe does not have the ease of at home charging compared to America. Do not have to believe me, but look at this one story among many out there that talk about why higher voltage is better. Why More Voltage Makes for Better EVs by Road and Track WOW, R.I.P. for those that lost their lives due to this reckless truck driver. Dashcam video captures deadly freeway accident outside Los Angeles | Watch Interesting to see the credit scores by state. This tends to explain the ability to purchase more expensive auto's in certain states over others. Map shows average credit score in every state WOW, Tesla is recalling their 2025 EVs due to poor battery pack construction that can cause a total loss of power. Tesla recalls almost 13,000 Model Ys and Model 3s over risk of sudden battery loss We all knew this was coming, no way to hide that prices have increased big time this year. Was tracking at the local WinCo a magnum bottle of Australian Chardonnay that was $6.99 at the start of Idiot47 term in office. With the Tariff Tax he put on us, it jumped to $8.99 and this morning I noticed they are now $10.99, an increase of $4 in the last 6 months. Trump faces backlash on economy as inflation rises West coast is to get hit with a huge atmospheric river this weekend dumping expected 3 inches of rain locally around Seattle and 5 inches or more on the coast. Snow in the mountains of up to 2ft. 2 feet of snow? 'Atmospheric river' takes aim at West Coast.

Now if they would update the controller to handle 800V and with it the L2 charging speed and they could possibly compete with the Koreans.

If they had used lite weight aircraft aluminum rather than plastic, would it have still melted? I am just saying that the auto is designed for speed and to be modified, as such, they should have tested for what could affect the body.