G. David Felt

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@oldshurst442 Yup seeing more and more stories on the interview as the Dodge CEO says the V8 is on it's deathbed, but performance car fans should not be afraid. Dodge CEO says the V8's on its deathbed, but American muscle shouldn't be afraid - Roadshow (cnet.com) Jeep Gladiator is now going to get a Hybrid model using the same setup that is in the Wrangler Hybrid. Jeep Gladiator plug-in hybrid to join lineup, report says (cnet.com)

It appears gm is going to challange Norways lead for EV adoption with their new super bowl adds covering their new auto's. Last year was all about the Hummer, now it seems to be expanding.

As the OIL Industry prepares for the eventual end of oil / gas powered auto's and buys up EV focused suppliers we are seeing more and more new products come to market. Rhombus Energy Solutions has launched a new Residential to commercial application of Bi-Directional Chargers. The benefit of Bi-Directional chargers is it allows Vehicle to Grid functionality that will allow fleet operators to return unused power in EVs to the grid during peak demand or to use the power in battery packs at times to power buildings in a behind the meter scenario. Expect more and more companies to come to market in support of all levels (1 to 4) of charging. Yes current levels are 1 to 3, but a level 4 is being considered to cover your large scale fleet bi-directional charging. Charged EVs | Rhombus launches new bidirectional charging solution for medium- and heavy-duty EV fleets - Charged EVs Milbank - Learn the Levels of EV Charging (milbankworks.com) An interesting read for those that want to see the battle of green energy versus fossil fuels in a state that has land maxed out with oil pumping as it reduces down over the oncoming years and increases their green energy production via Solar and Wind. Governor of Texas, No. 1 in US wind power, showboats over fossil fuels - Electrek

EXCITEMENT!!! Omni Powertrains has introduced a whole new series of parallel-shaft gearboxes. These new boxes address cost, performance and additional needs that come into play when building EVs for Off Road applications. Gear boxes provide torque from 200Nm to 3,000Nm or 148lb-ft to 2,213lb-ft. with ratios from 15:1 to 60:1 using Helical Ground Gears. Omni Motors and gear boxes can be paired to meet OEM specifications. Charged EVs | Omni introduces parallel-shaft EV gearboxes - Charged EVs

Seems Lordstown while moving forward to go into full EV pickup production has also committed to an EV van for both personal use and delivery use. Lordstown has just signed a long term battery supply agreement with LG Chem for the Endurance Pickup and other unidentified EVs. Lordstown will reveal the EV Van in June of 2021 with production starting in 2nd half of 2022. The exciting part if that Camping World will also sell a conversion of the van through their national Camping World stores and service all Lordstown EVs. Lordstown also confirmed that they have stamped 57 Beta Prototypes for testing starting in March. From crash testing to a wide range of validation testing to be done on these test mules. Lordstown also confirmed today that they are now an official listing on the United States Services Administration sheet for auto purchases. The first step in being approved to sell to Government fleets across the US. Lordstown confirms electric van for 2022 production, LG Chem batteries for Endurance pickup (greencarreports.com) Jaguar / Land Rover has confirmed they are boosting the range of their EVs by moving to more carbon Fiber / Composites in their Auto's. Jaguar Land Rover aims to boost EV range with more carbon fiber, composites (greencarreports.com)

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Fair enough Olds! Sadly it seems Tesla is using their customers for Alpha, Beta and Release Candidate testing with sad loss of life due to idiots that hear Auto Pilot and think that watching a movie is more important than the only job they really having, getting form Point A to B safely. Agree, when a common sense sane person does their job, the so called Auto Pilot can work. Tesla really needs to relabel it and properly clearly state what it can and cannot do.

Top 12 statements about our Pandemic: 1. Half of us are going to come out of this quarantine as amazing cooks. The other half will come out with a drinking problem. 2. I used to spin the toilet paper like I was on “Wheel of Fortune.” Now I turn it like I’m cracking a safe. 3. I need to practice social distancing from ... the refrigerator. 4. Still haven’t decided where to go for Easter ... The Living Room or The Bedroom. 5. PSA: Every few days, try your jeans on just to make sure they fit. Pajamas will have you believing all is well in the kingdom. 6. Homeschooling is going well. Two students suspended for fighting and one teacher fired for drinking on the job! 7. I don’t think anyone expected that when we changed the clocks we’d go from Standard Time to Twilight Zone. 8. This morning I saw a neighbor talking to her cat. It was obvious she thought her cat understood her. I came into the house, told my dog...we laughed a lot. 9. So, after this quarantine, will the producers of “My 600-Pound Life” just find me or do I find them? 10. My body has absorbed so much soap and disinfectant lately that when I pee it cleans the toilet. 11. Day 5 of Homeschooling: One of these little monsters called in a bomb threat. 12. Day 6 of Homeschooling: My child just said: “I hope I don’t have the same teacher next year.” I’m offended. My Self-Isolation Quarantine Diary: Day 1 – I can do this!! Got enough food and wine to last a month! Day 2 – Opening my 8th bottle of wine. I fear wine supplies might not last! Day 3 – Strawberries: Some have 210 seeds, some have 235 seeds. Who Knew?? Day 4 – 8 p.m.: Removed my Day Pajamas and put on my Night Pajamas. Day 5 – Today, I tried to make hand sanitizer. It came out as Jell-O Shots!! Day 6 – I get to take the garbage out. I’m so excited, I can’t decide what to wear. Day 7 – Laughing way too much at my own jokes!! Day 8 – Went to a new restaurant called “The Kitchen.” You must gather all the ingredients and make your own meal. I have no clue how this place is still in business. Day 9 – I put liquor bottles in every room. Tonight, I’m getting all dressed up and going bar hopping. Day 10 – Struck up a conversation with a spider today. Seems nice. He’s a web designer. Day 11 – Isolation is hard. I swear my fridge just said, “What the hell do you want now?” Day 12 – I realized why dogs get so excited about something moving outside, going for walks or car rides. I think I just barked at a squirrel. Day 13 – If you keep a glass of wine in each hand, you can’t accidentally touch your face. Day 14 – Watched the birds fight over a worm. The Cardinals lead the Blue Jays 3-1. Day 15 – Anybody else feel like they’ve cooked dinner about 395 times this month?

On the way out to my sisters to TV installation on Saturday January 30th, I had to stop and snap this pic of these trucks in the front yard of a house.

Sunday was as always a day for my own sanity, skiing at Steven's Pass Ski Resort. Great way to increase the endorphins and be happy. My glass is always half full and on days like ski day, no glass exists as all is full of energy and happiness. Got there, we have great snow fall so far, way taller than the auto. @A Horse With No Name Been seeing allot of these here at the resort this year. Seems people love them for coming up and sleeping in them over the weekend. Stevens Pass has been doing a great job to enforce social distancing and keeping us all safe even in the bathrooms. Unfortunatly, it was a very foggy soupy day. So had to be extra careful to prevent hitting any trees and more importantly is to avoid running over any ski rats, aka kids as well as slow adults.

OK, Yesterday was a long day for me, a bit tiring, but so worth it as my Endorphins are running high. Came home and made dinner, afterwards in cleaning up, I just crashed. As such, I will start by posting my projects I did. Friday, I finished up building my mobile dirt bin so that I can pour all my pot soil into it, then re-vitalize it for use in the spring again. So pictures are in completed product to the start of my lumber pile. Second Project was Saturday where I spent the day at my sisters house. Installed two wall mounts, then did in-wall wiring to have it very clean. First TV was a 55" Samsung for her workout room. Second TV was Samsung's Q80 76" TV in her Great Room with sound bar floating. Also did the in wall wiring and electrical. Both TVs are Hardwired Gigabit ethernet back to her switch in her laundry room where the core switch I installed and connected to her private modem and out to the internet.

Tesla self driving is a Joke, proven to many times with lives lost!

Honda has already signed on the dotted line to use GM battery / powertrain to build their EVs. I expect them to start out with what they have and GMs batteries and can easily see this moving to using GM's full family power train. After all, who would not want a tri-motor 1000HP Honda Pilot! General Motors and Honda to Jointly Develop Next-Generation Honda Electric Vehicles Powered by GM’s Ultium Batteries

Up skiing after a busy weekend. Had to laugh to see the EV charging spots covered in packed snow. Will post more after I get home of all the projects I did. Interested to hear what ya think of my projects. For now, off to go ski and up my natural Endorphins for happiness ?! Stay safe all, relaxe and realize that to quote @Robert Hall the glass is neither half full or half empty, it just might not exist at all. Only you put the limits on what you achieve in life!

Started watching last night FATE: The WINX Saga. Very cool special.affects and decent story line on Netflix. https://m.imdb.com/title/tt8179402/

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The benefits of Multi-Cultural is that I am happy to tolerate his music since the wife and daughter love him and like all music from all artists, always willing to give it a try. Enjoying me some Garth!

Love this new marketing from GM! Are you willing to join the future? Are you willing to join Generation E? GM-Generation-E.mp4

Ignorance

This is the link to the 51 minute video where Mary covers how GM is planning the change over to an all EV future and moving everyone into an EV. I encourage folks to watch it with an open mind and then debate the pros and cons of her plan. https://players.brightcove.net/1050888044001/bNJ5EPvlNA_default/index.html?videoId=6222187724001 Thank you,

Wish you all the best in getting a replacement dip stick and the mess cleaned up. That attention to detail is just not acceptable.

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His voice to me is cringe worthy as I imagine it it like how people describe finger nails on a chalk board.