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G. David Felt

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  1. G. David Felt
    Some are very surprising especially Jeep Down and GMC up. WOW Really appreciate all the work that goes into reporting this by Bill and the companies. One interesting observation is that some companies seem to be resorting to just giving overall sales numbers, % up or down and highlighting just a few models. This makes me wonder about the confidence in that automakers product line when they stop reporting individual numbers and generalize their overall sales. Wish Tesla would get onboard with better sales details and certain German brands that have gone generic would pick up the ball and report everything.
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    Toyota is just killing it, I am surprised by the Rav4 sales, so overrated in my view and not very roomy for big people. Guess that Lemming boring look clearly is appealing to some.
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    VW seems to be making a steady comeback on the back of cars of all things.
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    Always amazes me how little auto selling companies can survive on such little sales, but then Audi has VW to back itself.
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    Guess the Lemmings love their Meh cars, Honda seems to be one of the few that is still going strong on cars compared to everyone else.
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    Also nails home buying a OEM certified Lease return auto or buying an older one and then fixing it up the way you want. So many ways to have a nice ride for much less cost.
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    So german love making is soulless, calculated and engineered to perfection. Italian is hot heavy sweaty and passionate but not reliable. So that must mean North American Love Making is perfect since you have the freedom to do it your way, any way with enough quality to keep you coming back again and again. Solid like a Rock, Most dependable longest lasting with a measure of 100 year toughness and innovative! Yup America Rocks!
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    Totally makes sense, the days of a manual trans are over. R.I.P. Manual Transmissions You were fun while it lasted, but a new bad boy is on the horizon, the paddle shift EV / Hybrid auto!
  9. G. David Felt
    Green, Super Green, Extreme Green Green power generation is showing proof of even bigger drops in emissions! Electric Insights Quarterly in UK just published their latest report that is proving the fossil fuel industry to be wrong. For years the Fossil Fuel industry has stated that electric auto's pollut equal to if not more than ICE auto's. Yet the latest studies are now showing that in many cases, green energy production has reduced car emissions by 2/3rds. The report shows that in the 1980's emissions was 740 g/kWh, down to 500 g/kWh in the early 2000's and now consistently seeing a bounce of below and just above 100 g/kWh in production. In many cases, green power generation from Solar, Wind, Water has allowed deep decarbonisation. Using Tesla, there is examples of just how green the EV auto's have become due to the greenness of power production. Check out the report. DRAW Q2 Report
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    Seems depending on where you read about this car, Mini and BMW will share the same i3 underpinnings and have between a 150 to 200 mile range is all due to the size. Samsung seems to be the battery supplier and the Mini E is expected to be considerably cheaper than the BMW i3. The Mini E just gets a Meh from me as I am not sure why but the Mini line of auto's just does not do anything exciting for me. Interesting reads can also be found here: http://www.caranddriver.com/news/mini-electric-concept-photos-and-info-news http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1110496_new-all-electric-mini-e-to-launch-in-2019-as-halo-for-brand http://www.businessinsider.com/bmw-electric-mini-concept-frankfurt-motor-show-2017-8 https://arstechnica.com/cars/2017/08/mini-teases-a-2019-electric-car-at-the-frankfurt-international-motor-show/ https://www.motoroids.com/news/mini-electric-concept-to-debut-at-iaa-cars-2017-in-frankfurt/ So why is it taking Mini so long to get this to market when the bulk of it is an i3 already in production? Mini is saying a late 2019 model available in early 2019 or a 2020 model in late 2019. Overall, still seems slow to deliver. Being a rebadge of the i3 from BMW, why is it taking so long to get this to market?
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    Everyone see's things differently, but my first time seeing this auto when Bill posted the pictures, it just reminded me of the Ford Escape CUV. Over all shape. The back end, especially the rear quarter panel really has similarity to the MDX and the grill is an oversized version of BMW. Kia has always copied everyone on their style and that is how I see it. Check out the pictures here:
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    Taking the Ford Escape cross bred with an MDX and add the BMW, I mean Kia kidney grill and you have a .......... Not sure what you have but it is not pretty.
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    Interesting, is the world that speaks volumes about this car.
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    Why does this scream Ford Escape with a Kia Grill?
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    Tesla has finally put some decent info on their web site as an FAQ about the Model 3. Model 3 Reservation FAQ Rather interesting to see the estimated delivery dates to their 5X production ramp by the end of December. Enjoy
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    How is the Cruze doing now? Maybe I missed it, but if you traded it in, what did you get now? Let us know.
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    Like the Interior and the layout for the buttons and dash. They nailed it I think. The exterior just gets a MEH from me. I see plenty of the old Bentley in it and the nose / grill DOES NOT say ubber wealthy, I am part of the 1% crowd. Not sure what about it but the blank doe headlight look with the big mouth billy bass grill just says Cheap Red Neck to me. I like the rear end and the rear quarter panels with the masculine hips. But the front is a Failure for me, so the overall car gets a MEH!
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    I take either style, end result is a win win for everyone in the city with no noise.
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    Yup this truck is their pure EV, the Hybrid is an option they are planning for. Either way trucks like this in the city are awesome for cleaner air, less noise.
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    GM has announced today the all new Trailblazer Hybrid. This ultimate off road CUV uses a beefed up version of the Volt / Bolt Powertrain with removable powercell modules. The system will have a 100 mile removable powercell along with a Duramax Diesel generator capable of adding 400 additional miles of use. Total power of 400 HP with 580 lbs of torque. Approach angle of 40 degrees and a departure angle of 45 degrees allow the all new Trailblazer CUV to take on the most difficult terrain. The new system also has the latest in sway-bar disconnect for greater articulation off road. Trailblazer blazes the way of the 21st century 4WD systems offering a choice of 4WD HI, LO, Rock Crawl, Sand, Snow, Mud, FWD, RWD options. The differentials are electronically locking. Clearance is a impressive 15 inches. The Trailblazer offers one of the best regenerative brake system out there by Brembo with the use of a traditional brake pad or a regen paddle on the steering wheel. Brembo Regen system when nothing but the best is desired. The whole hybrid system is accessible via a 14 inch center stack console panel and a HUD system for the driver. Chevrolet is proud to offer a variety of packages from the Base L trim, to their top High Country trim. Built like a Rock, check out www.chevrolet.com and select Crossovers & SUVS to build your 2018 Trailblazer today!
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    G. David Felt - Staff Writer Alternative Energy - www.cheersandgears.com Cummins Beats Tesla First round of the Electrified Semi truck fight goes to Cummins. Tuesday August 29th 2017 Cummins introduced to the world their AEOS Electrified Class 7 Semi. This is an 18,000 pound big rig capable of carrying a 44,000 pound payload using a 140 kWh battery pack. This fully functional prototype truck a city range of 100 miles pure electric. Cummins said this is a true city oriented cargo solution that is silent and green for use in city deliveries. The truck has a 140 kWh recharger that allows a 1hr recharge time of the 140 kWh battery pack. Cummins says that by 2020 when it is available for purchase they will have the recharge time down to 20 min. Production of this truck begins end of 2018 to early 2019 with an on sale date of early 2020. Cummins developed and built this truck working with Roush Industries. Cummins has stated they will not build the truck themselves but will provide the powertrain and battery pack and are looking for additional companies interested in building electrified Semi's. Cummins also plans to offer a longer distance model using the style of the Chevrolet Volt. Cummins will have their 100 mile pure Electric system along with a small form factor Diesel generator which they say will as a hybrid cut emissions more than 50%. The hybrid will give 300 miles plus. Tesla may be the High Profile EV builder, but Cummins beat them to the punch for electrified Semi's. Clearly Cummins has chosen to battle with new startups Nikola Motor Company and Proterra. CNET Story
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    I like this much better than the last generation.
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    2019 Porsche Cayenne

    G. David Felt commented on William Maley's gallery album in Gallery

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    Nice, much better with these tweaks than the last generation.
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    Don't we all.
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    I am really surprised that BMW stays with this design language.
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