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Old Nov 2, 2024 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 1111GS
Has this Audi etron drove itself been posted? Does Audi have something like FSD? From the interview, they say it only has driver's assistance. Even so, it's crazy to start on its own. It'd be interesting to find out what exactly happened. I know two Audi owners that told me they would never get another Audi. I always have my eyes on Audi but never got one one way another. Maybe this will put an end to that itch.
Something to look into. I know several people with Audis (ICE versions) and they have had issues. Can't speak for the E-tron
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Originally Posted by 1111GS
Has this Audi etron drove itself been posted? Does Audi have something like FSD? From the interview, they say it only has driver's assistance. Even so, it's crazy to start on its own. It'd be interesting to find out what exactly happened. I know two Audi owners that told me they would never get another Audi. I always have my eyes on Audi but never got one one way another. Maybe this will put an end to that itch.
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Something to look into. I know several people with Audis (ICE versions) and they have had issues. Can't speak for the E-tron
One of my good friends has an E-tron and she loves it!! She’s all Audi. She’s like the female version of Striker.
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Old Nov 2, 2024 | 06:34 PM
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One of my good friends has an E-tron and she loves it!! She’s all Audi. She’s like the female version of Striker.
I would love to meet her! Tell her to sign up for CL!
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Old Nov 2, 2024 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by LeX2K
I'd love to know why some have this expectation that EV trucks are going to overtake sales of petrol versions overnight when the pickup market has 60+ years of a loyal buyer base built in.
who are these 'some'? i don't know anyone who thinks ev trucks are going to overtake gas trucks.
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Old Nov 3, 2024 | 07:31 AM
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There's also another big reason F-150 sales have fallen and been eclipsed by GM for the first time in a long time-- the simple fact that GM still gives us V8s.
You do realize the F150 still can be had with a V8 right? Its the engine the build defaults to



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Old Nov 3, 2024 | 09:11 AM
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You do realize the F150 still can be had with a V8 right? Its the engine the build defaults to



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Yes I'm aware of both, thank you CL Administrator. Still not the same as GM who is sticking to their guns with V8s, and that's why they're selling more.
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Old Nov 3, 2024 | 09:15 AM
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Let's leave the non-EV truck discussion for car chat, not EV Chat please.
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Old Nov 3, 2024 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
don't know anyone who thinks ev trucks are going to overtake gas trucks.
Some places have a zero-emissions mandate 2035 for Canada. I think California has the same crazy mandate.

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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
Some places have a zero-emissions mandate 2035 for Canada. I think California has the same crazy mandate.
Lol neither of those things will actually pass.....
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Can’t speak to Canada but it already passed in California.
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Can’t speak to Canada but it already passed in California.
It's not going to happen in California, trust me on this. AJT is correct. New EV sales just hit 22 percent, even if it were to hit 50 percent new vehicle sales in 2035, there's no way they can implement an ICE ban. Even hardcore EV advocates think it's stupid. Not gonna happen
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
It's not going to happen in California, trust me on this. AJT is correct. New EV sales just hit 22 percent, even if it were to hit 50 percent new vehicle sales in 2035, there's no way they can implement an ICE ban. Even hardcore EV advocates think it's stupid. Not gonna happen
They may not hit the numbers for sure, but the law is passed. I agree with you they aren't going to be able to hit the numbers they need to enforce it.
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They may not hit the numbers for sure, but the law is passed. I agree with you they aren't going to be able to hit the numbers they need to enforce it.
It's been passed, but it's just virtue signalling. The original executive order was 2030, than moved to 2035 when it was put into law. It's going to get pushed to 2040 or further. If not you'll see lawsuits.

It's the worst thing you could do for EV adoption. You have to let the market work, the same way people eventually moved to smart phones, faster processor's, etc. Even Elon musk thinks this is stupid, and he would benefit the most. But you already know all this, I'm speaking to the choir
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He said it "wasn't going to pass" which is what I was commenting on...it has passed. Whether it will be implemented is another story.
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Old Nov 3, 2024 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Can’t speak to Canada but it already passed in California.
And will be swiftly undone.... just virtue signaling.

Listen to AMIRZA, he lives there.
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