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Very happy for Jay as he did indeed make a land speed record in the Tesla S Plaid. Thanks for posting, saw this in the morning and was going to post it, but just did not get to it. Thank you. I take nothing away from what Tesla has accomplished in regards to the EV powertrains, controllers and Battery tech. This just continues to confirm how fast the future will be on BEVs. Quarter Mile in 9.43 seconds @ 152 mph. Jay Leno tries to break record in Tesla's new Model S Plaid on 'Jay Leno's Garage' - YouTube Jay makes a valid point on an American made sedan that costs $130,000, a lot of money and yet destroys cars like Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc. The Tesla S Plaid is a bargain in compared to the multi-million supercars. He believes it will take 30 to 50 years to convert people.

Right! Makes one question the mind set of people spending $130,000 and up on a rental car plastic interior.

Seems Tesla has delivered their first 25 Model S Plaid and all were delivered with the Yoke, no steering wheel. Tesla delivers first Model S Plaid models without a steering wheel (greencarreports.com)

Tesla could and should be selling conversion package in a box. Much the way GM sells their connect and Cruise in a box. Tesla should have a RWD and AWD package that includes the controllers, motors, and a choice of battery size. Then sell the connection bits so people can choose what they want to go into a conversion. Their powertrain and controller tech is top notch and while a few companies like EV West resell refurbished parts as well as some new parts, Tesla would do wise to copy GM's success with the Connect and Cruise which is transmission, motor, wiring harness and CPU. This way, Tesla can get an additional revenue stream selling to 3rd party conversion companies.

WARNING BELLS WARNING BELLS One of Warren Buffett's market indicators has hit a record 133% and it was this way when the market crashed on the Dot-Com Bubble Burst. This could have huge destructive consequences for companies that do not make a profitable product line like Tesla and other BEVs. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/savingandinvesting/warren-buffetts-favorite-market-indicator-surges-to-a-record-133percent-signaling-global-stocks-are-overvalued-and-at-high-risk-of-crashing/ar-AAL1Smg?li=BBnb7Kz Additional indicators are showing extreme over value too. https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/warren-buffett-indicator-200-percent-stocks-overpriced-market-crash-2021-6-1030486280 This is an outstanding read on why Buffett feels so strongly about specific indicators for where the market is at. Warren Buffett On The Stock Market https://archive.fortune.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2001/12/10/314691/index.htm https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/20/05/15936592/heres-what-warren-buffett-thinks-about-tesla-and-elon-musk

With out a real profit companies cannot survive for ever and Tesla is having problems. As I stated earlier, Tesla has one of the lowest Net Profits per company around. $11,000 per employee is pathetic especially when compared to GM. General Motors Financial Company Inc Net Income per Employee (GM), current and historic results, rankings and more, Quarterly Fundamentals - CSIMarket As anyone here with common sense will agree with, the higher the profit per employee, the more stable the company is and the longer that company can stay in business. Examples as of today of some of the highest profit makers: Profits per employee

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Totally disagree with you on the Appeal as there are those that BEVs appeal much more so than an ICE. Just like Boomers and leaded gas, every year older people die off and those that say we reached our best in the early 70's are less and less and more people want their Cell Phone Smart Car rather than a traditional auto. Just finished up a family dinner and I asked my kids, my nieces and nephews and their spouses and not a single one could understand why anyone would want to drive a Stick shift even though both my kids learned on one, they would rather just go in D and drive away. Also everyone of them is excited for future options of BEVs as they would rather than deal with all the maintenance / gas on their current auto and just plug in at night from home. Yes less than 30 of us, but no one is an auto enthusiast like me or you and the more common approach is an appliance auto to get from point A to B and back. Future is going to embrace the simplicity of BEV over ICE.

You really need to look at the hard facts of Tesla, Current Valuation to Debt to Equity. Tesla Current Valuation vs Debt to Equity | TSLA (macroaxis.com) This makes it pretty clear that Tesla has some big hurdles. As long as Tesla can keep a crazy high stock price, they have a low debt to Equity, but that does not ensure they can survive long term on the current valuation as markets swing and if they do not start producing a real profit from their products, the Debt to Equity ratio can change to a very large negative.

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Cool as that electric motor combo turnout crazy toruqe and HP, sadly, many people would not put in the proper controller or battery pack and I bet like many of the early conversions, it was less than 100 miles on old battery tech. I get going back to an ICE V8 when you want to drive it long distance. Still a lovely car that with the right battery pack would have been a silent beast off the line around town. Thanks for sharing.

According to actual stock filing as of the end of Q1, they had $17.141 billion. With all the construction at Texas, Germany and Nevada, that can disappear overnight if payment from various companies was demanded. Cash flow in regards to sales, is a different matter. Tesla Cash on Hand 2009-2021 | TSLA | MacroTrends

Cash Flow Problem? Hell Yes he does, what part of he just lost $500 Million in Carbon Credit sales with only a $430 Million profit means he is cash positive? If he did not have a sales problem, then he would be selling millions globally rather than a few hundred thousand. The auto business has not been profitable yet if you look at the SEC filings, he had Tesla turning a profit due to Carbon Credit sales to other auto makers and now that the mergers have addressed those needs, the sales have stopped, so yes, Tesla has a Cashflow problem.

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Ford released on Tuesday June 8th 2021 the All-New Ford Maverick. A name plate that once graced a compact car is back now on a mini-pickup truck. Ford is coming out of the gates swinging for a home run and seems to be hitting all cylinders by making this a FWD Hybrid as Standard with AWD as an upgrade. Ford hits this market reborn with four clear points about the benefits of the Maverick. All-new Ford Maverick is the first standard full-hybrid pickup in America and the most fuel-efficient truck on the market with a targeted EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg in the city*; while its compact size makes it easy to maneuver and park, there’s room for five adults and plenty of storage space Maverick offers lots of smart technology, including a standard 8-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto® compatibility, standard FordPass™ Connect with embedded modem and Ford Co-Pilot360™ technologies like Automatic Emergency Braking and Automatic High Beam Headlamps – all for a starting MSRP of $19,995 The Maverick FLEXBED™ system provides organization and cargo solutions to fit owners’ lifestyles, with a multi-position tailgate, slots to use lumber to subdivide the bed, 12 available anchor points, two 12-volt 20-amp prewired sources at the back enabling DIY electrical solutions, plus two available 110-volt outlets for powering a laptop or tailgate party Built Ford Tough durability and capability means 1,500 pounds of payload capacity – equal to 37 bags of 40-pound mulch; standard hybrid provides 2,000 pounds of towing to haul personal watercraft to the lake, while the optional 2.0-liter EcoBoost® gas engine can tow up to 4,000 pounds, enough to bring a typical 23-foot camper on a weekend getaway The Maverick is a standard five-passenger, four-door pickup with full-hybrid powertrain with an EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city and 500 miles of range on a single tank. This is based on the Mavericks 13.8 gallon tank, using the combined 37 mpg estimated rating, final EPA released figures will be out later in 2021. Per Ford, they wanted a truck that would beat some of the best compact cars out there like the Honda Civic with better fuel economy and challeneged their team to start conceptualizing what that would look like and since the Concept stage have stayed very true to the images. Fords truck group marketing manager believes the Maverick will challenge the status quo on what an economical pickup can be with a compelling message and feature list that will make many questions why they would want a compact car compared to a compact pickup truck all starting at under $20,000 dollars. Starting from the City, the Maverick is the solution to getting away economically for a day of fun in the mountains. Camping, boating or playing on the water is what the Maverick can handle in spades. The Maverick is also an excellent truck for those home improvement projects be they in the yard or home remodel, the Maverick can handle it. The Ford Flexbed is the most versatile truck bed out there for compact trucks. The bed is designed with a unique set of standard features and opportunity to transform the cargo box into a complete makerspace giving the owner a complete custom organizational storage solution with secure cargo features. The Flexbed comes with two tie-downs, four D-rings and built in threaded holes in the sides to bolt in new creations. By using 2x4 or 2x6s you can slot these pieces of wood into sections that are stamped into the bed allowing for a variety of ways to customize the Flexbed. This 4.5 foot long bed can carry 1,500 pounds of payload and comes with a built in 110V outlet for all your DIY electrical projects including a compressor compartment. There is 400 watts of power starting with the Bed, inside the cab that can pretty much power anything. All-New-Ford-Maverick-Flexbed-B-Roll.mp4 The interior comes like all Ford products with a wide range of customization depending on trim level that covers from Backup Camera viewing to storage under the rear seat for tools and can even hold your mountain bike. Easy and flexible enough for anyone to use. One will find an 8 inch touch screen as standard that supports both Apple and Android compatibility and the standard FordPass Connect with embedded modem and Wi-Fi for up to 10 devices along with the Ford Co-Pilot 360. For a comparison of the Trims, look at the press released PDF file. Maverick-Trim-Comparisons.pdf The Ford Maverick sports the Iconic Ford Pickup Truck Styling. This truck launches with three trim levels, XL, XLT and Lariat. You will also be able to add the FX4 package to the AWD XLT or AWD Lariat versions giving one a more aggressive off-road capability. First edition models are the only thing available for 2021. These will be built off the Lariat trim level and include unique graphics on the hood and lower doors, high-glass black painted roof, soft tonneau covers, body-color door handles, high-gloss black skull caps and bloss black painted and machined 18" wheels for Hybrid or unique 17" aluminum wheels for gas models. Unique to the First Year Edition Mavericks will be three colors only, Carbonized Grey, Area 51 black and Rapid Red. Pre-orders can be done now on the Ford web site for the 2022 Ford Maverick. 2022 Ford® Maverick Compact Truck | Introducing the First Hybrid Pickup Truck Per inside evs web site, Mike Levine, Fords North American Product Communications Manager has confirmed that Ford will be building a complete series of BEVs. The Electric versions will include the Ford Explorer, Ford Bronco, Ford Maverick, Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln Aviator and other variants. Plenty to follow on his twitter account: Mike Levine (@mrlevine) / Twitter Maverick Press Release 40 MPG City. Standard Hybrid. Seats Five. Starts Under $20K. All-New 2022 Ford Maverick: Did We Mention It’s a Truck? | Ford Media Center Maverick Pictures 40 MPG City. Standard Hybrid. Seats Five. Starts Under $20K. All-New 2022 Ford Maverick: Did We Mention It’s a Truck? FlexBed Pictures 40 MPG City. Standard Hybrid. Seats Five. Starts Under $20K. All-New 2022 Ford Maverick: Did We Mention It’s a Truck? Concept pictures 40 MPG City. Standard Hybrid. Seats Five. Starts Under $20K. All-New 2022 Ford Maverick: Did We Mention It’s a Truck? Gabrielle Union Actress / Musician marketing pictures 40 MPG City. Standard Hybrid. Seats Five. Starts Under $20K. All-New 2022 Ford Maverick: Did We Mention It’s a Truck? Electric Maverick and so much more coming confirmed Ford Confirms It’s Considering Second Smaller Electric Pickup (insideevs.com) View full article

Been a while since I posted anything about Cora. She had her Aunt come to visit as the Dog breeder had to go to her parents to deal with some things so she asked, Lisa and Renee said sure, Uno, Cora's Aunt come to visit, pregnant and all. Cora wanted to play, but Uno was in no mood to play. Just wanted to lay around. Course Sunday morning Uno water broke and labor and at 1:24am monday morning new little Golden Sausages were born. Breeders Husband plays piano to help sooth the dogs. 58395.3gp Very cool exrays of the puppies before they came.

Cute dog, so humble for a male. Glad that the couple decided to do the right thing and take him in. Worth it, so many animals and humans in the world that just want love and to belong. Glad they took care of him and thank you for posting it. For sure this would be good in the dog thread we started. Pets, All about our furry friends, kids, adopted, raised, etc. Show off the pets! - The Lounge - Cheers and Gears

I love the rain and drizzle, but then I am more of a winter person with my love for skiing and snow than summer. I will take all the cool drizzle weekends I can get.

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@A Horse With No Name Think this guy would win!

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