NFR EV's?

[Chucker]

Simple… weight based addition to your your registration fee. How much does your EV weigh?

EV owners already pay an additional weight fee.

Any fair way has to be mileage based. Currently if you own an EV and drive less than 12,000 miles per year you get screwed. Equally, if you drive more than that you don’t pay your share.

If you live in Seattle, you get double screwed because of the local extra tax. It adds up to a few hundred bucks more per year to own an EV.

 

[Chucker]

Bought me a second car a couple of weeks ago a 2010 Smart Highstyle Limited Edition with about 42k miles, not electric but gas powered. I'm getting ~40mi to the gal but it's recommended to use min 92 grade gas for performance. I'm not sold on electrics yet due to range limits and recharge time. I find the Smart to be fun to drive (sporty) with good handling for getting into tight spots. Great for running around the city and doing short errands. I'm 6ft, about 245lbs and have no issues fitting inside or driving it..

They must have improved them. I drove a few of the early models years ago, and I hated them. I recall getting a lot more than 40 mpg though.

 

[iveofione]

Bought me a second car a couple of weeks ago a 2010 Smart Highstyle Limited Edition with about 42k miles, not electric but gas powered. I'm getting ~40mi to the gal but it's recommended to use min 92 grade gas for performance. I'm not sold on electrics yet due to range limits and recharge time. I find the Smart to be fun to drive (sporty) with good handling for getting into tight spots. Great for running around the city and doing short errands. I'm 6ft, about 245lbs and have no issues fitting inside or driving it..

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Don't those come in pairs-one for each foot?

 

[cdnred]

They must have improved them. I drove a few of the early models years ago, and I hated them. I recall getting a lot more than 40 mpg though.

I don't mind driving them, it feels similar to driving a VW bug. The only issue I found was with the automatic transmission, it goes thru the gears similar to a standard shift. If you were driving by someone they'd think you were shifting gears manually. I actually like that feel, gives it a sporty touch when driving. As far as the mileage goes, I've only had it out on the road a few times so I can't vouch for the mileage as of it just what I've been told. So far no regrets since I have a couple of mechanics in town familiar with them. I've heard that many people are having trouble finding qualified mechanics for doing repairs..

 

[cdnred]

Don't those come in pairs-one for each foot?

Only in a size 12 boot..

 

[TicTokCroc]

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Only in a size 12 boot..

So is your back touching the back window?

 

[SurfnFish]

I'm still getting a Cybertruck. I'll certainly report on how it holds up fishing and camping when it finally gets delivered.

Apparently Telsa is going to come out with a van body on the truck frame...now if they just offer an option for an 18" extended roof.

 

[Long_Rod_Silvers]

Didn't know DeLorean was still around. Apparently they are and they're getting into the mix.

Looks pretty sweet.

Alpha5 - DeLorean Motor Company

We will continue to apply our rebellious DNA to shape our vehicles and constantly push the boundaries of what’s possible.

delorean.com

 

[Matt B]

Didn't know DeLorean was still around. Apparently they are and they're getting into the mix.

Looks pretty sweet.

Alpha5 - DeLorean Motor Company

We will continue to apply our rebellious DNA to shape our vehicles and constantly push the boundaries of what’s possible.

delorean.com

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Hopefully it includes an updated one of these:

https://www.oreillyauto.com/flux-capacitor

 

[RCF]

Explainer: Biden's EV highway takes shape

Armed with billions of dollars, the Biden administration is embarking on the biggest transformation of the U.S. consumer driving landscape in generations, hoping to blanket the nation's highways with electric vehicle chargers.

www.reuters.com

 

[Dustin Chromers]

Apparently Telsa is going to come out with a van body on the truck frame...now if they just offer an option for an 18" extended roof.

Why does anything other than the car look like a paper model a high school engineering student made in AutoCAD?

 

[Dr. Magill]

Explainer: Biden's EV highway takes shape

Armed with billions of dollars, the Biden administration is embarking on the biggest transformation of the U.S. consumer driving landscape in generations, hoping to blanket the nation's highways with electric vehicle chargers.

www.reuters.com

My gut tells me this will be a very pricey shit show

 

[TicTokCroc]

Why does anything other than the car look like a paper model a high school engineering student made in AutoCAD?

Minecraft van

 

[Long_Rod_Silvers]

Why does anything other than the car look like a paper model a high school engineering student made in AutoCAD?

I think your selling the high school engineering students short. Even they do better than this.

 

[O' Clarkii Stomias]

Didn't know DeLorean was still around. Apparently they are and they're getting into the mix.

Looks pretty sweet.

Alpha5 - DeLorean Motor Company

We will continue to apply our rebellious DNA to shape our vehicles and constantly push the boundaries of what’s possible.

delorean.com

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I wonder if you get a free sack of blow with each purchase like the old days.

 

[cdnred]

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So is your back touching the back window?

Deceiving when you view it from outside but quite roomy inside. I'm 6ft, 245lbs and have no issues getting inside to drive. People say that there's no trunk or room to carry anything but you be surprised. Here's pic of the rear cargo area behind the seats..