exNavyOffRec
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I would be interested to know why the do only use water, I will ask a few people I know in the fire service.
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Sen. Schumer gas for electric car trade in program?
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One of the things to consider with electric cars in general and Teslas in particular is insurance. Apparently insurance companies are still trying to figure out what is repairable and what gets written off as a total.
Lots of Crashed EVs With Minor Battery Damage Are Being Totaled
Insurers are writing off EVs with potentially damaged battery packs since they cannot easily repair them without replacement.www.thedrive.com
I think some of the high insurance prices are specific to Tesla, I know a few coworkers who've had minor damage to their Teslas but it has cost them quite a bit more than similar cars because Tesla parts/repairs cost far more.
Kind of like relying on Sadia Arabia, Venezuela and other fun spots for oil? Oh, and don't you mean Australia, Chile and Indonesia as the 'main suppliers' of that stuff?
Tesla tech bros would love to watch that, and make memes about it.
Because if what wink said is accurate, then cooling is more important than cutting off oxygen. And water is a good coolant and conveniently available to the fire department.
Today 4/26 being National Hemi Day, some views on the 1,025 horspower supercharged V-8 E-85 burning Demon 170, Dodge’s last Hemi muscle car - due to government regulations.
www.roadandtrack.com
www.caranddriver.com
The Dodge Demon 170 Is the Final Gas-Powered Mopar Muscle Car
The Demon returns bringing 1025 horsepower and running eights in the quarter-mile.
View Photos of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170
See interior and exterior images of the final Dodge Challenger in the 'Last Call' series.
Ok…I have to say it…I used to live about eight miles from a drag strip. The races were only held twice a year but man I hated those weeks. Even at that distance the noise was too much. I wonder if I’d be able to hear the whir of electric racing engines?Today 4/26 being National Hemi Day, some views on the 1,025 horspower supercharged V-8 E-85 burning Demon 170, Dodge’s last Hemi muscle car - due to government regulations.
The Dodge Demon 170 Is the Final Gas-Powered Mopar Muscle Car
The Demon returns bringing 1025 horsepower and running eights in the quarter-mile.
View Photos of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170
See interior and exterior images of the final Dodge Challenger in the 'Last Call' series.
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Not really. The inputs and the processing to build electric cars requires much, much more in the way of materials such as cobalt, copper, nickel, etc, all in addition to lithium - at the very same time these same materials are going to be needed for new power plants as the EPA attempts to restrict fossil fuel power plants. These supply chains run through many more countries - in particular a few nations that are more than just unfriendly but are our principle geostrategic competitors. That is in contrast to the large amounts of both hydrocarbons- and the refining capacity- that we currently have here domestically.
Concerns for mineral supply chain amid booming EV sales
The sales of electric cars are booming, but the rising demand for transition minerals will pose a challenge for the mining industry.
www.mining-technology.com
I ended up pulling the trigger on a new Model 3 - with the recent Tesla price reductions and tax credit, it made sense - especially after I figured out 240v/30a home charging. I'm sold on the whole thing. Happy to share more - but the whole experience has been great so far - I get its not for everyone - I'm a 50 something empty nester with a long commute and living in a home I own. I'm probably a target demographic. But big thumbs up.
I like the look of the aluminum cast wheels underneath - but also understand that the wheel cover minimizes drag. Amzn offers a ton of options! Tesla OEM's a nice new center cover as well - $60 bucks!
Oddly enough I think those wheels (without covers) are the best-looking Tesla wheels of all. Unfortunately they don't fit the Model Y, otherwise I would buy a set...
Amazingly, my diesel truck can do that without towing or needing to rent anything… gosh, how backward-thinking of me.
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Enjoy your EVs, fellas. Just don’t conflate that with “holier than thou” status.
Like truck owners? ?
Hey, what can I say? I’m a truck owner with zero range anxiety. ?