Everything posted by ccap41
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U.S. Voters Supporting Full Transition to Electric Cars by 2030
Yes, I completely agree. While I will never buy a vehicle (or probably anything) over MSRP, there REALLY isn't anything wrong with it. It's simply supply and demand playing out. I don't think the dealerships are scumbags, just trying to run a profitable business. I'll never support that myself, but it's just simple business.
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Will Competition Destroy Tesla?
NEVER to the extent of what the Bolt is going through. They were not spontaneously combusting in garages.
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Will Competition Destroy Tesla?
Even with the biggest of defects a vehicle could have in the Bolts? You trust that over a leaky taillight?
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U.S. Voters Supporting Full Transition to Electric Cars by 2030
If they're marking them all up that much, they're selling to somebody because of demand. I think those buyers are idiots but there'd be no markups if they weren't selling at all. They're probably selling every single one of them they can build, because of the chip shortage.
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U.S. Voters Supporting Full Transition to Electric Cars by 2030
100% agree. They're talking less than 9 years to be fully electric. I can see a good mix of options finally available to purchase by 2030 but I can't imagine a 100% electric USA in only 8+ years. It just doesn't make sense.
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U.S. Voters Supporting Full Transition to Electric Cars by 2030
"An oversample of +/- 350 voters per state was conducted in New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, and Hawaii between October 18-31. State oversamples were recruited separately via stratified sampling and not included as part of the national sample. The sample size in Hawaii was 153 respondents. In California, Florida, and Texas, respectively, 233, 195, and 196 voters were surveyed as part of the national poll, and the respondents were weighted to approximate a target sample of registered voters in the state." This seems like a pretty small sample size to write a headline of: Also, not surprised by the "unbiased" sponsor...
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U.S. Voters Supporting Full Transition to Electric Cars by 2030
WTF does this even mean? Driving an electric vehicle makes your urban or suburban community a better place?
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2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS
At this rate, at least their EV efforts will be fully baked, unlike Mercedes' efforts thus far. Okay, the EQS is overall really good, it just looks like a compliance automobile rather than a flagship with presence. Their other EVs have been pretty hot garbage as well...
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2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS
Exterior size, yes. If you look at the interior dimensions, it's nearly identical to the EQS.
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2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS
The Air does not start at 138k. You can get in one with 406 miles of range and 480hp for $77,400. It is priced very similarly to the Model S.
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2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS
https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2022-lucid-air-vs-mercedes-benz-eqs-electric-luxury-car-comparison-test-review/ The Lucid wipes the floor with the Mercedes in the aesthetics and powertrain categories. "Things continue to diverge on the performance and drivetrain front, but each for its own purpose. The 2022 Mercedes EQS580 4Matic shuttles silently via dual motors—one front, one rear—fed by a battery with 107.8 kWh of usable power, offering a stellar combined 516 hp and 631 lb-ft of torque. These twin spinners have more than 5,800 pounds to scuttle, but there's enough shimmy between them to slingshot the EQS580 from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and down the quarter mile in 12.2 seconds. It's no Tesla Model S Plaid, but who gives a hoot? This is more speed than anyone remotely interested in the type of drive the EQS offers will ever need. If the Mercedes is a Germanic bullet train, the Lucid is the Concorde. In this as-tested Grand Touring trim, it's the same twin-motor setup as the Benz, only with 800 hp and 885 lb-ft from its 113-kWh battery pack. This predictably leads to a low, low 0-to-60 time of 3.0 seconds and a quarter-mile run in 10.8. Again, neither of these big-ass luxo sleds are sport sedans, so any time quicker than 5.0 seconds is just icing. On the all-important subject of range, it's a total bloodbath. The most careful Mercedes EQS580 drivers will manage a strong 340 miles before plugging in, a figure that pales in comparison to the Lucid Air Grand Touring's record-setting EPA-certified 516-mile capability. You don't have to spring for a bigger battery, either; all Air Grand Tourings come packed with this capacity, and even the wheeziest, weakest of the Lucid range covers a stonkin' 406 miles between charges."
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Random Thoughts Thread
Oh I know, I mean MORE suburbs (further away yet) but it doesn't do much good if you have to commute to the metro area.
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Random Thoughts Thread
You need more suburb in your life.. hahaha
- Quick Drive: 2021 Mazda CX-30 Premium AWD
- Quick Drive: 2021 Mazda CX-30 Premium AWD
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Random Thoughts Thread
The wife and I plan to as well. Our honeymoon was supposed to be in Italy but in April of 2020, it may have been the worst place to travel to so we had to cancel and we're yet to re-plan anything. We can't wait!
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Fun for fall in a Ford Fiesta - review via longer rental of one week
Hahaha yup, office building in the background. It's kind of funny that I work in downtown St. Louis, MO but I live in a small town of about 10,000 people surrounded by farm fields and this is only a 40 minute drive.
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Fun for fall in a Ford Fiesta - review via longer rental of one week
I'm in one of those buildings in the background...
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Random Thoughts Thread
I like the blue way more... ??♂️
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Random Thoughts Thread
And they both probably have the same garbage crash safety ?
- Quick Drive: 2021 Mazda CX-30 Premium AWD
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Random Thoughts Thread
This all looks so damn great! Do you have a recipe you follow? Or have a link to a good recipe?
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Lot Trolling : 2022 Jeep Compass pictures (oil change showroom time)
Don't have to worry about any shifter boot/area cleaning when you have buttons. I've, surprisingly, loved this design.
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Lot Trolling : 2022 Jeep Compass pictures (oil change showroom time)
Do go on, please...
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Lot Trolling : 2022 Jeep Compass pictures (oil change showroom time)
Leather/pleather looks sooooo much better than hard plastics, IMO.