Electric Vehicles

[hog88]

The issue is that ALL car companies are doing it, and for more than just EVs. starting at least 5 years ago pretty much any new vehicle is keyless entry and start.

wait until BMW makes braking a subscription service. they can already turn off various functions from your car.

Subscriptions for installed features would be an absolute deal breaker for me in buying a vehicle.

 

[Orange_Crush]

When did Nissan move away from CVT?

I'll take "Too late" for a $1000, Alex.

 

[jvol1]

The issue is that ALL car companies are doing it, and for more than just EVs. starting at least 5 years ago pretty much any new vehicle is keyless entry and start.

wait until BMW makes braking a subscription service. they can already turn off various functions from your car.

It's already costing farmers because john deere now requires that maintenance be performed by their dealers only. Farmers cant repair their own equipment. This is controlled by the software.

 

[hog88]

It's already costing farmers because john deere now requires that maintenance be performed by their dealers only. Farmers cant repair their own equipment. This is controlled by the software.

You can self preform any maintenance and repairs that do no require a computer to diagnose the problem. 90% of the issues requiring a computer are typically emissions related.

 

[Franklin Pierce]

Electric Vehicle Tax Breaks Will Expire On Sept. 30 As Big Beautiful Bill Passes​

It is the end of the line for US electric vehicle tax credits.

Sweeping tax and budget legislation approved by Congress on Thursday means $7,500 tax credits for buying or leasing new electric vehicles will end on Sept. 30, as well as a $4,000 used EV credit, that have helped juice green vehicle sales in recent years.


Separately, US automakers stand to receive significant benefits from the final bill that eliminates penalties for failing to meet Corporate Average Fuel Economy shortfalls. The measure makes it easier for automakers to build gas-powered vehicles.

Last year, Chrysler parent Stellantis paid $190.7 million in civil penalties for failing to meet US fuel economy requirements for 2019 and 2020 after paying nearly $400 million for penalties from 2016 through 2019. GM previously paid $128.2 million in penalties for 2016 and 2017.

Electric vehicle tax breaks will expire on Sept. 30 as Big Beautiful Bill passes

The measure also makes it easier for US automakers to build gas-powered vehicles.

nypost.com

 

[Vol8188]

The Tesla physical "key" is a credit card, rather than an expensive fob that breaks and runs on battery. If my wallet is with me, my "key" is too, in case I ever lose my phone or it dies.

Aren't basically ALL new-ish cars keyless, anyway?

100% this. My wife and I each have a card and a phone that are programmed to the car. It’s a great system.

 

[Vol8188]

Subscriptions for installed features would be an absolute deal breaker for me in buying a vehicle.

I like that it makes some features like self driving optional. You can get the car for $8,000 less and if you change your mind there’s a $100 subscription

 

[hog88]

I like that it makes some features like self driving optional. You can get the car for $8,000 less and if you change your mind there’s a $100 subscription

I can understand why it would be attractive for some. It’s just not something that I would do.

 

[CobbVol]

Coal consumption is up. As a railroader, got to love the climate logic.

 

[marcusluvsvols]

When did Nissan move away from CVT?

I dont think they have on most of their vehicles...due to the ever more stringent MPG requirements legislated by the government. Total BS. Some have fake "simulated shifts" now to mimic real automatics. Dual clutch autos are best IMO if not a manual transmission. I prefer to shift myself...keeps me focused and off the phone and its fun.

 

[kiddiedoc]

I dont think they have on most of their vehicles...due to the ever more stringent MPG requirements legislated by the government. Total BS. Some have fake "simulated shifts" now to mimic real automatics. Dual clutch autos are best IMO if not a manual transmission. I prefer to shift myself...keeps me focused and off the phone and its fun.

I was sad to hear that Chevy eliminated the manual transmission from the C8. That's a damn deal-breaker for me, if I ever catch that bug.

 

[OrangeTsar]

Matson Suspends Electric Vehicle Shipments Over Battery Fire Concerns

Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has announced the immediate suspension of transporting electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles aboard its vessels, citing growing safety concerns...

gcaptain.com

 

[LouderVol]

Matson Suspends Electric Vehicle Shipments Over Battery Fire Concerns

Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has announced the immediate suspension of transporting electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles aboard its vessels, citing growing safety concerns...

gcaptain.com

considering the loss of that ship off the coast of alaska, I don't blame them.

Its funny how the left use the damage from the Exxon Valdez as a reason to shut down oil & gas. but any damage from the EV fires or the Morning Midas incident go un-referenced.