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Wow! Such detailed analysis!
Sep 11, 2022,00:35 AM
I guess I'm fortunate that I know my cars will fit in my garage. Until I buy a Honda Ridgeline Pick up truck. I'd probably have to measure it just to get a good idea. You may recall I had a RR Ghost as a company car, that fit, no problems. I just assumed I'd never drive anything larger than that.
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How Do You Feel About Electric Vehicles?
By: cazalea : September 10th, 2022-19:00
I've spent some time this week with Aptera, then at the "Fully Charged" electric vehicle & home show. Having been to at least 50 auto shows, I have developed a "nose" for what's happening. And this is what's happening at the Fully Charged Show -- Aptera s...
Very cool!
By: patrick_y : September 10th, 2022-19:15
The Apterra just looks too unsafe for me to drive on public roads. Imagine getting hit by a big truck or SUV in that thing! Extra defensive driving required. I like the Tesla car. It's "normal sized," safe, but I did wish they made it a bit more luxurious...
Wow! Such detailed analysis!
By: patrick_y : September 11th, 2022-00:35
I guess I'm fortunate that I know my cars will fit in my garage. Until I buy a Honda Ridgeline Pick up truck. I'd probably have to measure it just to get a good idea. You may recall I had a RR Ghost as a company car, that fit, no problems. I just assumed ...
Great points on Tesla vs 'Others'....
By: InHavenPro : September 10th, 2022-23:26
I've always thought the same way - their vehicles were neither impressive nor disappointing, simply competitive and capable, decently made options among 'mid-market' EVs.... The only manufacturer of EVs whom I remain hugely impressed with to this day, aft...
50-50
By: cazalea : September 10th, 2022-19:32
I hope it is a success. I have a reservation in, relatively low number in the line. But the talk during our visit was quite pie-in-the-sky, such as "you'll be passing this car down to your grandchildren" (Patek?) and "eliminating all your carbon footprint...
I don't have one
By: cazalea : September 10th, 2022-23:00
I suspect I irritate as many as I attract, so it comes out zero. I still have cars that have points and jets, remember those? ...
I used to tune up my first car...
By: mdg : September 11th, 2022-18:29
...a Datsun 510 that I saved and bought for $500 in the mid-late '70s. Plugs and points...gotta get those gaps just right : )
I agree.
By: Cpt Scarlet : September 10th, 2022-21:39
Varoom, varoom, screech
By: cazalea : September 10th, 2022-23:04
Buick T-Type Turbo - more torque than anyone knew what to do with back in the 1980s ...
Yeaaaah!
By: amanico : September 11th, 2022-07:23
Careful, I had a couple of those Rivieras too!
By: cazalea : September 11th, 2022-20:25
My T-Type was essentially a Grand National with silver alloy wheels. I was doing a consulting job with Buick and they told me that they had an overstock situation. They offered me a Grand National, fully loaded, executive's car. But I had to decide in 24 ...
Amen!
By: RabidManatee : September 11th, 2022-02:19
agree
By: Gelato Monster : September 11th, 2022-10:26
:)
By: amanico : September 11th, 2022-11:22
Agree!
By: RabidManatee : September 11th, 2022-15:14
+1
By: Gelato Monster : September 11th, 2022-09:50
:))))
By: amanico : September 11th, 2022-09:52
Agree
By: aperna : September 11th, 2022-11:20
This concept certainly peaks one's curiosity....
By: InHavenPro : September 10th, 2022-23:39
With that said, like I mentioned to Patrick in another post, the only EV manufacturer I've been thoroughly impressed with since inception more than ten years ago is Rimac. Notwithstanding my coincidental Eastern European heritage, what Mate Rimac has been...
Oh dear…
By: RabidManatee : September 11th, 2022-02:38
I wrote a lengthy response to this question but decided not to post it. In short, not for me for practical and aesthetic reasons. As far as the “ESG benefits” of EV proliferation are concerned, we’re being sold a false bill of goods.
I agree
By: cazalea : September 11th, 2022-03:51
I’m not interested in the esoteric philosophy behind Aptera, just its light weight, nimble handling & aero.
To answer your question about EV’s ….
By: Cpt Scarlet : September 11th, 2022-08:29
I’ll start by saying that I have been a life long “Petrol Head” and I’m very fortunate to own a collection of petrol cars, stretching from the 1960’s to the current year and I enjoy nothing more than a blast in my E Type on an early sunny morning. I also ...