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Yet those “certified” tests very rarely affect real world usage which is the same thing with batteries apparently. That’s my point. And while you can’t “hypermile” a light bulb, you can with a battery in an EV ( like not driving like a bat out of hell at every stop light lol).

He's been a little bitter since November 3rd lol. OH NO! I brought up politics! Don't flog me Blu! Oh right. Not worried about the petty stuff.

How are battery life claims any different from the many bogus MPG claims for ICE autos? Example? Ford and their "Eco" and "Boost" MPG claims.

@DavidHappy Birthday old man lol!

Ah, relying on Facebook as a barometer for your EV claim. Sounds legit lol. As far as Cadillac being thrown away, you should have been worried about that starting forty plus years ago when they started peddling one failed model after another but yeah, it’s them going EV that somehow ruins the brand (heavy use of sarcasm intended here for those “cerebral” types). And No one is asking you to shiver in your boots. However, you should feel like a hypocrite because that is a far more accurate assessment. Making light of Americans losing their jobs shows just how petty your ridiculous argument towards EVs really is. I don’t want to ever see another post by you proclaiming “America first”. THIS and then some!

I was referring more to the Land Rover, hence the London troll lol.

Bugs, Gremlins, small London trolls with no thumbs, etc.

Edited in bold above because I posted that before I finished my first cup of coffee, which is a blatant policy violation in my house. The manager wants to see me later today as a result. Sorry folks.

So it the “awesomest” thing if 880 dealerships shut down and thousands of people lose their jobs (and most won’t even get a piece of that $500k for each dealership)? All because of your disdain for EVs? You’re a special kind of Jack up aren’t you? Where is that American jobs first policy you have advocated over the last five years or so? For the record, I figured you were probably making a joke about it but at the same time, you probably actually want that to happen. Make sure you repay that though to any nearby Caddy dealers that may close their doors. Maybe you can hire the body guys that will get laid off as a result. Because it frightens him.

Some men don’t base their “manliness” against what a car looks like especially when its a company vehicle. Well, maybe you do but then again, those are issues for a shrink and not C & G to figure out.

Plenty of examples have already been given. Your “approval” of this is not necessary to make it true. Sorry but at 100mph, that would have been a shrapnel laced disaster in ANY car.

Doesn’t matter. I’m only pointing out that they exist (and there are quite a few and growing at this point) but I should point out one thing about your “20 pumps at Costco” reference. Given what you drive, how many of those “20 pumps” are for Diesel? And maybe reading this will answer your questions about quantities and such. https://www.drivegreen.nj.gov/charging.html

And my key point is that whether you looked online, there are apparently plenty in other areas that have them so it may be a case of your situation being in the minority as opposed to the majority of folks in a state as physically small as New Jersey.

I get what you’re trying to say but why ignore certain positives like the fact that you can just charge your car at home unlike with gas? That, to me, offsets some of the current infrastructure limitations. There are more and more charging stations popping up everywhere, and people who are actually buying EVs are well aware of this fact.

THIS!!! I am dying here! LMMFAO! Thanks Horse! I needed that laugh!

And in Phoenix metro, they are literally everywhere. Point being, they are getting there at a faster rate than before. Hell, even in NC, I’m seeing more and more public charging stations. The Wal-Mart near my old place in Greensboro, NC had a twelve bay charging station there. Oh and when you have had a 100 year head start on infrastructure, you better have gas stations everywhere at this point. That doesn’t mean there isn’t an increase in EV stations nationwide. For the record, there are 455 public charging stations in New Jersey. While obviously not as many as gas stations, there is no small number so perhaps you don’t see that many because you’re not really looking for them, being that you don’t own an EV in the first place. And the biggest thing you are skipping over is the fact that while the number of public charging station places pale in comparison to gas station in said area, I can’t fill up my car every night at home since I don’t have a gas pump hooked up to my house. EVs, on the other hand...just saying. https://njdep.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e41aa50dd8cd45faba8641b6be6097b1

YOU have never spoken about EVs in a sane manner as Balthazar. That’s the point that clearly flew over your cerebral mind.

Americans have been coached by the other side using that same premise for decades. Why does Big Oil think they know better than the public? See how that works or do you live in a world where one side is always right and the other side is always wrong? Maybe you should take some notes.

The other persons sarcasm sensor works just fine. Yours however, seems to be on the fritz as evidenced by your above response. Again, so “cerebral” lol. That’s sarcasm btw.

Then no one owes you squat, hence the hypocrisy of you having a tantrum over the downvotes you’ve received. And please don’t flatter yourself. You are a lot of things but cerebral is not one of them. Oh and next time, be a man and quote the entire statement and not just select words to conflate whatever “cerebral” argument you are trying to make. It’s as boring as the BMW.

lol! Okay. I live in Graham, which is a small town off I-85/40 between Greensboro and Raleigh. Some really good local breweries here though, ones that are surviving the COVID madness, that is. And Hendersonville is way out there (3-4 hours west of me). Had to tow a car three hours to a place right outside of town there. Very quiet and peaceful out there though. (Elon Musk hands joint to Ford Execs and says "F it! Just randomly change the engine on them when they pick a certain color!")

I do have something custom in mind for one wall (where my desk is) but reclaimed wood is a possibility for some of that as well. Thats where my woodworking guru cousin comes in lol. He comes into that stuff all the time and repurposes them. And insulation will go in as well since I'll be running separate heat and A/C when necessary.

True which is why I've never been been registered as a Democrat or a Republican. Just two different peas of the same pod. Don't live in Arizona anymore. Moved back to NC the end of last year. Hiding in the cave now since mother nature is being a little soggy today. Flash flood warning for the next five hours.

(Recalls your LONG history of downvotes without explanation and thinks maybe you need to pick better battles to fight, where you don't look like a hypocrite.) About the BMW, that exterior is absolutely hideous nonsense. Design wise, they jumped the shark years ago though.

Thanks Mr. Horse lol. Have looked at some local sources here (screw the big box stores on lumber right now) but its been slim pickings and the general cost is still high IMO. I do occasionally check the Habitat for Humanity Store near me and I check with my cousin constantly (he is a lifelong woodworker and carpenter). In the meantime, I had to add more outlets because the space only had one. I added two and will eventually add at least one more once I get everything in its final place. I am way more confident in my electrical skills than I am my woodworking skills anyway ?. This is pretty much my "Control Room" lol. Very nice. Wish I had that kind of skill when it comes to cutting and assembly. I'm pretty handy with the staining and such but the actual cutting has never been my strong suit though lol. Need to get the proper tools for sure.