G. David Felt

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.

About time that red states push back on Idiot47. GOP senator becomes one of first to publicly challenge Trump I continue to hope for a 2026 Blue Wave. Republicans are losing the political battle over the shutdown

GM needs to QA high speed driving on their autos as this is not acceptable. C7 Corvette ZR1 Averages 173 MPH Over 118 Miles, Tailpipes Melt the Back of the Car in the Process

Sad that the two in the airport auto lost their life.

Interesting GM President says a family of low cost EVs is coming. GM Quietly Plots A Family Of Low-Cost EVs After New Bolt

People like that have such a narrow ability to understand their own bible let alone understand humanity. What a hate filled man.

@A Horse With No Name This is a very cool wood project.

Seattle Ugh, so true the contempt Idiot47 has for America. Trump’s response to ‘No Kings’ marches only proved the protesters’ point We never had the shadow government like we do today. 'It's pretty clear what Russell Vought wants': ProPublica reports on 'The Shadow President' | Watch Seems more and more believe the supreme court will find the Tariff war illegal and force refunds. That is going to be very interesting. Stock traders are delighted at the prospect of Trump losing his tariff war This has been a nightmare for Amazon. The AWS outage. What caused the AWS outage - and why has it made the internet fall apart? Interesting read, the big BIG Question, will GM actually learn as they seem to have not from the self-driving San Francisco company they paid billions for and then shut down. GM's president says Western automakers have one big lesson to learn from China's EV giants We'll this continues the stupidity of Tesla. Tesla Quietly Hid Its Glass Roof. Here's Why Drivers Are Furious. Another reason the stockholders need to VOTE NO on Musk pay package. New report reveals concerning fine print in Elon Musk's $878 billion Tesla contract: 'A totally vague formulation' Seems Australia could become a replacement for China. The country has refused allowing any Chinese company to purchase the mines and control the rare earth elements there. Be interesting to see what comes of this as Canadian companies develop U.S. mines that will allow EVs to grow. Australia Pitches to Be US Fix for China’s Rare Earths Curbs

Makes me wonder if their account got hacked due to poor password security. Van is here in Seattle and used to post all the time. Dog never heard of till now. Good Morning,

So happy to see judges standing up to the current corrupt administration. Trump's DOJ reminded judge is not blind after blown-off order Totally agree with this guy! ‘Disobey Trump’: Fallout from Colombian President’s Remarks Welcome to MAGA, Not Great by any means. 744,000 Jobs Cut: Highest Layoffs Since COVID Hit America | Watch Be interesting to see what comes of today. ‘No Kings’ protests live updates: Thousands march against Trump as MAGA seeks to downplay massive rallies Getting very tired of all the breaches due to companies not being security responsible. Google sounds alarm after 2.5B users exposed — says hacking group breached accounts successfully. What to do ASAP to protect yourself Truly hope on November 6th that they reject this terrible pay package of giving him money to just make him richer as Tesla is now behind everyone in EV technology. NO AI Robots are no where near the horizon of making money. NO FSD is a FAILURE as it is still only Level 2 certified driving, GM and Mercedes are farther ahead on self driving than Tesla now. Korea has level 3 self driving in certification now as well as 800V EV platforms something Tesla is failing on upgrading their EVs to. I totally get the used car market and anyone like this person who thinks they can sell it for more than they paid is just stupid. A GM Employee Bought A New Corvette, Then Tried Selling It After 2,400 Miles - Here Was The Highest Bid

Give me a teleporter pad any day over driving those dull stretches of highway.

Made bacon and sausage burritos that i heat up, then on a hot pan for a couple minutes per side to make crunchy. This way I can go back in forth between two types of protein. This fall weather, slow cooked crock pot beef stew always hits home for me.

I have increased my cooking, BBQing and enjoy buying kitchen stuff to expand my cooking. In fact, I think this whole year other than working the tradeshow that required me eating out that the company paid for, I might have only been out to eat 6 to 12 times at most. Now I plan and cook especially on Sunday for meals all week long. I enjoy breakfast burritos that I make and this last week made a huge pot of beef stew. Was great, so much cheaper.

Even upper middle income is going to Costco to get pizza at $10 rather than buy delivery from the other pizza folks, this is a clear sign that disposable income is no longer there. Agree with the Fall of an Empire, the Lemming GOP is clueless to their end.