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.

 

[Franklin Pierce]

GM Defies Trump with Plan to Import Chinese EV Batteries​

General Motors plans to import batteries from China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) for its second-generation Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle, despite the high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

The Wall Street Journal reports that General Motors has announced that it will source batteries for its upcoming second-generation Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle from China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL). This decision comes despite the steep tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Chinese imports, which currently stand at around 80 percent for EV batteries.

GM Defies Trump with Plan to Import Chinese EV Batteries

General Motors plans to import batteries from China's Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) for its second-generation Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle, despite the high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

www.breitbart.com

 

[NorthDallas40]

GM Defies Trump with Plan to Import Chinese EV Batteries​

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General Motors plans to import batteries from China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) for its second-generation Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle, despite the high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

The Wall Street Journal reports that General Motors has announced that it will source batteries for its upcoming second-generation Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle from China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL). This decision comes despite the steep tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Chinese imports, which currently stand at around 80 percent for EV batteries.

GM Defies Trump with Plan to Import Chinese EV Batteries

General Motors plans to import batteries from China's Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) for its second-generation Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle, despite the high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

www.breitbart.com

The truly tragic event here is GM is bringing back that piece of Chevy Bolt.

 

[hog88]

The truly tragic event here is GM is bringing back that piece of Chevy Bolt.

GM is trying to go broke again. Hire a female CEO and watch it all burn down.

 

[Orangeburst]

GM is trying to go broke again. Hire a female CEO and watch it all burn down.

you are incorrigible.

 

[hog88]

you are incorrigible.

And then some

 

[Franklin Pierce]

Ford stuns with new 'Model T moment' as it hands big win to Trump​

Ford is unveiling a new EV that it is calling its 'next Model T moment' - which will be be made entirely in the US.

The mid-size pickup truck is expected to hit dealerships in 2027 for around $30,000.

Ford said the yet-to-be-named truck will be built on a brand-new, American-made battery platform at its Louisville, Kentucky plant.


This will be the first EV from any automaker powered mostly by US-sourced materials - a big deal given that critical minerals are typically imported, often from China. GM is also developing similar battery technologies.


Ford, which has revived several iconic vehicles from its past (like the Bronco above) is rumored to name the new pickup the Ranchero

Ford stuns with new 'Model T moment' as it hands big win to Trump

Ford is unveiling a new EV that it is calling its 'next Model T moment' - which will be be made entirely in the US.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[C-south]

Ford stuns with new 'Model T moment' as it hands big win to Trump​

Ford is unveiling a new EV that it is calling its 'next Model T moment' - which will be be made entirely in the US.

The mid-size pickup truck is expected to hit dealerships in 2027 for around $30,000.

Ford said the yet-to-be-named truck will be built on a brand-new, American-made battery platform at its Louisville, Kentucky plant.


This will be the first EV from any automaker powered mostly by US-sourced materials - a big deal given that critical minerals are typically imported, often from China. GM is also developing similar battery technologies.

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Ford, which has revived several iconic vehicles from its past (like the Bronco above) is rumored to name the new pickup the Ranchero

Ford stuns with new 'Model T moment' as it hands big win to Trump

Ford is unveiling a new EV that it is calling its 'next Model T moment' - which will be be made entirely in the US.

www.dailymail.co.uk

I remember the last “affordable” truck they made.

 

[LouderVol]

if they can deliver a reliable, working truck for 30k they have a gold mine on their hands.

 

[hog88]

if they can deliver a reliable, working truck for 30k they have a gold mine on their hands.

Never happen.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Ford, which has revived several iconic vehicles from its past (like the Bronco above) is rumored to name the new pickup the Ranchero

Odd choice of names. For those who don't know, that was Ford's car-truck hybrid that predated the El Camino by a couple of years.

Sounds more like a Taco Bell option than a new, all-American, reliable and affordable EV truck.

 

[C-south]

if they can deliver a reliable, working truck for 30k they have a gold mine on their hands.

They claimed the maverick would be around $20k or so. Not sure that ever happened but if it did it wasn’t for long.

 

[marcusluvsvols]

if they can deliver a reliable, working truck for 30k they have a gold mine on their hands.

Yep.

They claimed the maverick would be around $20k or so. Not sure that ever happened but if it did it wasn’t for long.

Yep.

Both above are true. The Maverick sold out quickly from what I saw. Dont know if demand waned. If they deliver a good truck for that price it will do well. You can get a 4wd, 4.0liter V6 Nissan Frontier for about $33k or $34k. The big 4cyl or 2 wheel drive models are under $30k. Toyota is said to be bringing a compact work truck to market in the $20- $25k range without a bunch of options and computer controlled crap to break. If Toyota does that, they will sell millions of them. Right now the only "trucks" available for $25k are the front wheel drive Ford, the weird Hyundai thing that looks like a tiny El Camino, and the aforementioned 2wd 2.5l Frontier from Nissan. I have driven the 2wd Nissan and its actually a truck. Its RWD, comfortable inside, pretty fast without a load in it ...and I carried the entire deck package for a 12x16ft deck in the back in 1 trip. Everything but concrete. Joists, posts, decking boards, and handrail. The fact that its the only one which is actually a truck makes it a no-brainer for me. Hopefully the Toyota is actually a truck also. I will likely buy one if so.