G. David Felt
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Interesting that all the companies on this list are currently struggling with declining revenue. The Companies Mandating Employees Return to the Office (businessinsider.com)
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This is cool. States running out of money due to folks going EV faster then was expected. Surging EV demand causing states to pause incentives (electrek.co) BYD is coming out with their first Electric full size Pickup and to say it is a rip off of Ford is an understatement. BYD electric pickup spotted during final stages of development (electrek.co) Great news for everyone from home to commercial as Siemens opens a full production site in Texas. Siemens just opened an EV charger factory in Texas | Electrek This is their second site as they ramp up to be able to produce 1 million chargers of all levels to help blanket North America and export. Rivian reveals big towing update coming along with new features (electrek.co) Rivian is adding dash cam and expanded towing capabilities.
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Congratulations on this Robert. Very excited for you and your sister and the new chapter of life with this house. Wishing you all the best.
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As with this story, South Korea to Invest $15 Billion in New EV Battery Technology - Bloomberg Solid-State is where we are going and with a 4X common density improvement, that would mean that you could reduce battery size to a quarter current sizes and still have the same battery range. Example is the GMC Hummer EV Truck battery is 2,000lbs. With Solid-State that can be cut to 500 lbs with the same range. Korea not wanting to let China lead here is investing heavily to be the first with Mass market production of solid-state batteries. This will be the next generation of EVs for some and first for others. It will be interesting to see how fast OEMs change over.
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Very cool that the V4 Superchargers are finally getting installed. 615 kW of charging power can reduce the average charge time to 11 minutes if the EV supports that faster charging rate. Right now the fastest is the Kia/Hyundai/Genesis EVs. The Tesla 615kW Supercharger could be a game-changer for EVs | T3
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Cool News about Korea. The Government has committed 20 Trillion Won or $15 Billion U.S. dollars to help their industries develop and deliver a high volume Solid-state battery to stay ahead of the world in leading battery development. South Korea to Invest $15 Billion in New EV Battery Technology - Bloomberg
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Very good read on the Lithium market and why the industry expects Lithium to continue to drop in price up to 2025. End fact is that China ramped up Lithium capacity and the government then ended subsidies and China EV purchases dropped big time leaving a glut of un-used Lithium so everything from the raw materials to the finished product in a Battery pack has dropped in value. https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-04-21/storm-rages-for-key-battery-element-after-2022-rush-as-price-of-lithium-plunges-nearly-50.html
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I will have to say that in certain colors it is very sharp. Fun when you can play with the builder. 2023 IONIQ 6 | A Breakthrough Electric Sedan | Hyundai USA Pretty decent price for an AWD Sedan.
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Very interesting read on their assumption of the midcycle refresh for 2024 model of the Escalade. https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/04/we-render-the-refreshed-2024-cadillac-escalade/ I can totally relate my friend. With my left knee going through PT and a baker's cyst behind that knee plus the PT for my L4 to L6 Bulge and right glute sciatic nerve issues, there are days I truly am worn out by the pain and just totally space out.
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In the Press Release for Polestar 4: Technology Polestar continues to push technology toward a more entertaining, connected and autonomous future in all its cars. In Polestar 4, the infotainment system powered by Android Automotive OS and the Snapdragon Cockpit Platform now utilizes a 15.4-inch landscape-oriented screen. With Google built-in, including Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play, Polestar continues to offer a leading connected experience. The close collaboration with Google allows Polestar to keep pushing the boundaries of the system. A Harman Kardon audio system is available as an option, with 12 speakers and 1,400-Watt channel-hybrid amplifier. An additional two headrest speakers are added to each front seat with the optional Nappa Pack– raising the total to 16. Naturally, Apple CarPlay is included. As with all other Polestar cars, regular over-the-air (OTA) updates allow for new features and improvements to be sent remotely to all vehicles, removing the need to visit a workshop to gain the latest software. Was there in the write up I did.
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Trackability is a true concern about privacy and your life. I agree with it and it is why I still have my 1994 GMC Suburban SLE. This will be an EV conversion with no built in GPS system and yes none of the nanny safety devices, but it is going to be a non-trackable SUV that I can just love to Drive. The amount of Recalls in the last few years by Ford is another reason I have not moved forward with either a F150 Lighting or Mach-e. While I like both EVs, the quality of the product Ford builds concerns me. Might be time to Convert that lovely sedan of yours to EV then and put in a 3rd party unit that allows you your Apple Carplay my friend.
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It will be interesting to see how all the Auto OEMs implement their Snapdragon system. If like Polestar they include the hooks to fully support Apple Carplay. I can see plenty of Apple people going with the Chinese made Polestar to have their Apple interface in the car.
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Right now this is all my Friday is about.
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@surreal1272 @Robert Hall @Drew Dowdell @smk4565 @oldshurst442 @trinacriabob @regfootball @ccap41 This is a really good read on the Snapdragon Auto system powered by Google Android on how it works and interacts with phones. Android Automotive OS review: Under the hood with Google’s car OS | Ars Technica While a little old, it is a great starting point to read and learn about how Google will keep it updated in comparison to the auto companies. As the story says, Ford has quit Microsoft's Auto OS and went with QNX for the last few years but like everyone is moving this year to Snapdragon/Android.
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Agree that I do not think Tesla is going to go up as much as others think it will in the All things God Musk can do, everything will rise. Much like SpaceX Rocket Explosion this week. Tesla is not looking good either. Based on the public records here is how Tesla looks by the quarters. Maxed in Q1 2022 and dropping since then. I also think his lie about not selling more stock but then November 2022 came around and everything he promised he would not do he did. Tesla sinks on Elon Musk stock sales, Twitter distraction (cnbc.com)
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Very good read. Looks like the mid size truck that might come to the U.S. Ram Teases Compact Pickup Truck With "Unrivaled Power" (msn.com)
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Very cool read. The SUV With the Highest Towing Capacity Isn't What You Think (motorbiscuit.com)
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Let's hit the first question many always have about EVs and that is range. What does the 3X trim give me in range for the GMC Hummer Pickup or SUV? GM estimated up to 355 miles of electric range on a full charge for the 3X pickup. GM estimated up to 314 miles of electric range on a full charge for the 3X SUV. GMC building on a 100 years of Professional Grade truck building is excited to show the world what they can apply to the EV revolution of the auto industry. GMC Hummer offers the following segment-defining features for both the pickup and SUV, 4 Wheel Steer, CrabWalk mode and Watts to Freedom on both Edition 1 and 3X trim versions. This comes on top of what GMC says they reimagined an electric vehicle can do with blistering on-road performance and authentic off-road capabilities. GMC Hummer EV Pickup The GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X trim will come standard with 22-inch wheels and 35-inch All-Terrain tires that offer a sportier, more on-road-oriented driving dynamic. In this configuration, customers can expect a GM-estimated driving range of up to 355 miles on a full charge, allowing them to take their electric supertruck journey even further. For those that want to head off the beaten path, the 3X trim will also offer the Extreme Off-Road Package, which includes additional underbody cameras, additional skid plates and rocker protection with built-in assist steps, as well as 18-inch wheels and 35-inch Mud-Terrain tires. This configuration will offer a GM-estimated driving range of up to 329 miles on a full charge, the same as the Edition 1 Pickup. GMC Hummer EV SUV The GMC HUMMER EV SUV on-road version features 22-inch wheels and 35-inch All-Terrain tires as standard and offers a sportier, more urban focused look and feel for both Edition 1 and 3X trims. This configuration will offer an EPA-estimated electric range of up to 314 miles on a full charge. The HUMMER EV SUV with the available Extreme Off-Road package features 18-inch wheels and 35-inch Mud-Terrain tires, which includes additional underbody cameras, additional skid plates and underbody protection, and rocker protection with built-in assist steps. This configuration will offer an EPA-estimated electric range of up to 298 miles on a full charge. The GMC Hummer EV Pickup and SUV are built at GM's Factory Zero Detroit Hamtramck Assembly Center, the same factory that will be building the GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 pickup truck. Reservations are currently full for the Hummer Pickup and SUV current production/model year. GMC has stated to watch GMC Hummer Web Page for more details to come and for when preorders will be accepted again. -
Gotta Love when companies release online commercials they cannot run on TV. Blaupunkt,StuffedAnimals.mpg
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Nope never say that, I do see the front nose reminds me of a luxury 2 door that was either Infinity or Lexus, mid to backend really is too generic for me to think of any other auto. Found it, 1992 Lexus SC300
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For those that might not know: milquetoast ˈmilk-ˌtōst NOUN a timid, meek, or unassertive person
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Reg, if you had to choose what would your pick be for those EVs listed in regards to looks?
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Been reading lots of various stories about the dropping of AA/AC from the EV world as all the OEMs move to the Snapdragon Android Auto system with their own eco system. GM doubles down on Android Auto and CarPlay removal (9to5google.com) Google wins no matter what since the Snapdragon auto eco system runs android and I have seen plenty of folks complain that VW is already dropping the ball as they have not sent out any OTA updates yet and the ID cars have version 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, etc. depending on which number of EV you bought and as stated in the press release for ID.7, it will come with the all new improved version 4.0. Yet none of the other autos versions have had OS updates pushed out yet. Why? In reading so many comments, one thing that has yet to be mentioned is the less or non tech folks that finally get comfy using their cell phone and their partner/spouse have them set up to just plug it into the auto and go. Now they will be forced to have to mess with an independent system again. This also ignores one thing that is key to the end user. Many Andoird and Apple folks use their map system to first drive to a specific area and then change it into walk mode on their cell phone to continue to get where they want to go. You cannot just grab your EV and carry it with you. How will they sync up the auto system with your cell phone?
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