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Do you want to get rid of all the unprofitable companies?

Sure they would. They never detuned the Camaro ZL1 from the Z06. The only reason the CTS-V has a slight drop in power is packaging. I don't think they'd have any issue with a Cadillac branded vehicle being quicker, especially because we're talking straight-line only and a Vette would still walk it in corners and braking where the EV's weight would kill it. That's going to happen when you make a mirror image of a 3 Series...

If SUV still had the rear opening glass as a common feature, I don't think there would be any need for these but virtually none of them do and you can still throw lumber in the bed of a min truck that you can't really do in most SUVs.

Well it sounds like Ford already is building one... Honda could heavily modify the Civic platform to accommodate a small bed and weight with a bit of towing capacity.

I bet the D3 would remain almost flat +/- 2%. It only took a $100 refundable deposit to "order" a Cybertruck. And no, there isn't a solid number of truck buyers in the market, especially when you add in a slowly growing EV market. The number clearly jumps around every year with variables changing every year. What happens when the F150 and Silverado EVs come out first? Isn't it like 3 years out at this point? I don't think judging it's alleged speed/acceleration is too accurate. For all we know, it'll actually run 0-60 in 2.5 seconds with a 600 mile range. We just don't know. It's too far out there.

What seems more "pure" about that then say a Wrangler or upcoming Bronco? Wouldn't that be about the same size? Or maybe I'm thinking 1st gen Ranger. I forgot it got "decent" sized before it was killed.

Mini truck? Like an old Ranger-sized vehicle?

It was quite meaningless.

Yep, luckily their dollar-buying-power can't be put where their mouth is.

I've never eaten at Big Boy's or any of those franchises... Not because I don't want to, just never had an opportunity.

They have the tools now. Look at the ZR2. They just don't build anything with that kind of technology. The ZR2 is up there with the best factory off-roaders. They don't "need" another brand to do so, just apply the same strategy they did with the ZR2 to an SUV, the half-ton twins, and/or the HD. It gives me a lifted Panamera vibe. I've always thought that was an awkwardly shaped vehicle but plenty of people like them.

Did you click the link and read it though? I guess it seemed to cover it pretty well there..

Maybe Seattle needs more fossil fuels burned in the air, right @ocnblu?? https://www.yahoo.com/news/seattle-ghost-town-residents-face-040500149.html @dfelt, I'm hoping(and assuming) you and your family are doing alright?

https://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/brakes/brake-types/regenerative-braking.htm "­In a tr­aditional braking system, brake pads produce friction with the brake rotors to slow or stop the vehicle. Additional friction is produced between the slowed wheels and the surface of the road. This friction is what turns the car's kinetic energy into heat. With regenerative brakes, on the other hand, the system that drives the vehicle does the majority of the braking. When the driver steps on the brake pedal of an electric or hybrid vehicle, these types of brakes put the vehicle's electric motor into reverse mode, causing it to run backwards, thus slowing the car's wheels. While running backwards, the motor also acts as an electric generator, producing electricity that's then fed into the vehicle's batteries. These types of brakes work better at certain speeds than at others. In fact, they're most effective in stop-and-go driving situations. However, hybrids and fully electric cars also have friction brakes, as a kind of back-up system in situations where regenerative braking simply won't supply enough stopping power. In these instances, it’s important for drivers to be aware of the fact that the brake pedal might respond differently to pressure. The pedal will sometimes depress farther towards the floor than it normally does and this sensation can cause momentary panic in drivers."

I would only assume they are going by services that are supposed to be done via the service manuals. It's about the only apples to apples comparisons, using ICE manuals and EV manuals and recommended service intervals per the manufacturers.

YES. With that added density, you could halve the weight of a current battery and still add range. This and the increased rate of charge are where the game changing points occur.

Anecdotal isn't factual. Just because you don't do it 1: doesn't mean most don't and 2: it shouldn't be done. It probably accounts for vehicles requiring 89 and 91 octane, as well.

It would be smart to partner for that, as well. That Rivian van/truck seems like the real deal and you'd only have to buy-in instead of a ground up build.. But, they sell a lot of them so maybe the costs to build your own would pay off.

I've been saying it for awhile, but I think them(anybody, not just Ford) targeting performance and naturally efficiency with an EV will be key. "Everybody" has tried the whole small car EV thing and they don't do too well. I believe making a fun and capable EV will make them much more desirable. 7/5 is a fraction as well so it could be more by just saying "fraction" but people don't commonly think of 'greater than 100%' when saying "fraction". Buuuut, looking at the dictionary definition, it has to be less than 1.

Is ANY personal automobile's interior REALLY up to a 200k price tag? There are beautiful interiors but nothing really says 200-500k. Maybe it's because that price range is so far away from be that I just cannot understand that price category.

I'm just about to hit 50k in a few weeks, as well. That also means oil change time for me.

I mean... You've admitted they aren't hitting 100%.

Still going to that "perfect" dealership that "never" screws up?

Yeah, I know. But, they'll both be sitting next to each other and likely test drove together and one will be a brand new sports car that you can see out of and the other would theoretically be 10 years old with no outward vision. Right now, the Camaro isn't stealing from the Challenger or Mustang either.

Could you imagine what the Camaro sales would drop to if Chevrolet made another 30-50k sports car?