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  1. ccap41
    I have no issues with that use-case. The adjustments absolutely were an improvement.
  2. ccap41
    So it can charge at 11kw level 2 chargers(if they're capable of that) but we don't yet know about the DC charging speed yet, correct?
  3. ccap41
    The variable compression is SUPER awesome but it couldn't be used in a more bland, boring and underwhelming way. This is very Nissan. I also understand it doesn't need to be used in a sporty vehicle to be "cool". It's the total output in a 3-row SUV that makes is suck.
  4. ccap41
    It has to be. It still just seems odd that they'd save enough to not just use something that's already in their EVs.
  5. ccap41
    Practicality got the best of ya... smart. So what made you go the minivan route?
  6. ccap41
    Hmmm that is interesting. I wonder why 7.2 isn't more standard, if they're already accepting L2 charging. Thank you for looking this up!
  7. ccap41
    Yeah, 50kw is certainly better than 7.2 or 1.2 from a house, but it's not great either. Then again it'll be full(or close enough) just by running into any store or eating anywhere real quick.
  8. ccap41
    "fast charging" isn't all that fast for a small battery. 30 minutes for like 35 miles of range added is really slow.
  9. ccap41
    Kind of along the same lines as @G. David Felt. Here in the midwest, I wouldn't surprise guests with something like that, as I feel that's not exactly good hosting either. If it's going to be something drastic, I think you should either ask guests ahead of time if it's something they'll try/eat or you should probably make a much safer backup dish if you're going to surprise the guests. In short: Ask ahead of time or prepare a backup, IMO.
  10. ccap41
    Their website states "... and Google built-in integration."
  11. ccap41
    Everything I've read says the Silverado EV does not have Android Auto/CarPlay. I haven't looked into the others.
  12. ccap41
    it would certainly force a lot of people into EVs. $1/gal in tax seems pretty insane. That's, what, 20-40%, depending on your state/area? That's pretty insane.
  13. ccap41
    IL's has skyrocketed in the last 5 years. It doubled in 2019 and has gone up every year since. I believe it's set to go up again in June or July. Your link and graphics aren't the same information. I am finding it difficult to get an accurate number.
  14. ccap41
    For what it's worth, IL's gasoline tax is currently set at 66.5c/gal of gasoline and 0.545c/gal of diesel. IL's the 2nd highest in the nation... The lovely state of IL.
  15. ccap41
    I understand what you're saying, but what does stave vs federal cover when it comes to those roadways? I know we're having a lot of work done to major roads here on the IL side of the Mississippi River right now and it's been a complete mess getting home after work. But, if I remember correctly, our IL state gas tax went up a couple years ago. Surprisingly enough, I did notice more road work after that passed. So hopefully that means the money is actually going where it should.
  16. ccap41
    I'm glad this breakdown was in the article, because this was the first thing I thought of. I didn't think I was paying anywhere close to $250/yr worth of 18.3c gasoline tax, which I'm not, according to those numbers. I can understand the EV tax being slightly higher due to the pretty significant weight different, but this is too much. This proposed tax should probably be cut in half, maybe more, IMO. $100/yr doesn't seem unreasonable.
  17. ccap41
    See, that seems to make a lot more sense because that's only L2 charging. That isn't *all* public charging, that's just all L2 charging. Thank you for this information!
  18. ccap41
    Yes, I know all of this. The statement was the whole area's average rate, which you and I both know is not accurate. His personal rate is similar to mine. I'm at 11c-12c per kW.
  19. ccap41
    No way you guys have had that for a year already?!? It's been that long??? There is no way the average public rate is 25c/kW. This is as believable as taking 30 minutes to fill a tank of gasoline. I've gone through looking for screen shots of the screen for public chargers in the Seattle area and I could only find 36c or 48c/kW. I'm sure some are lower but I do not believe for one second the average is 25c. I will gladly admit to being wrong, but I sure can't find these.
  20. ccap41
    There's also the massive price difference between a brand new EV9 and a 2017 Navigator, probably about $50,000. That's A LOT of miles to cover that gap. This tank that cost $68 to fill from 1/4 tank was last filled up on 4/5. I went a month and $30.75 is way more than I go through in a week, because I don't drive 300 miles in a week.
  21. ccap41
    It's pointless to own an EV if you're paying public charging prices. There's no fuel savings and it still costs a fair amount more to purchase. Of course! I'm all for EVs in the right situation and, to me, the only right situation is having a home charger. I would never consider an EV if I couldn't charge at home. Public rates are far too high. I'm not trying to make some anti-EV post. This was more about David's absurd exaggeration of how long it takes to put gasoline in a vehicle.
  22. ccap41
    Let's see if the video works uploading it like this.. It's an entertaining video! I started the timer just before I turned into the gas station parking lot and turned it off just before I pulled out of the parking lot. The timer also included me adding the fill-up to my app that I record all of my fill-ups and maintenance items. 6 minutes and 30 seconds is nowhere close to whatever absurd number David is always claiming it takes to fill up an ICE vehicle. @G. David Felt @Drew Dowdell Video.mov
  23. ccap41
    He's reduced his stake in BYD from 10% to less than 5%. https://fortune.com/asia/2024/07/23/warren-buffett-berkshire-hathaway-cuts-byd-stake-china-ev/
  24. ccap41
    Honestly, that's probably around when I'd buy again, too. I'm in no rush. I'd love a large EV SUV or truck, but I don't have the monies for an R1S, Lightning, Sierra EV or whenever the Scouts show up.
  25. ccap41
    They never would have gotten off the ground if it weren't for the government holding them up.
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