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I'm in agreement here. I drive our EV 30-80 miles/day so I don't care about maximizing range. I'd prefer the shape of the car, wheels, etc. to just be a great looking vehicle overall. For example, I really like the Sierra EV pickup truck... because it looks almost identical to the ICE Sierra.
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I personally want a more stylish car than an egg shaped car. It also doesn’t have to have some weird futuristic dash inside either, like they are trying to hard to be cutting edge just because it’s an EV.
To me just make a normal good looking car. Kia/Hyundai can do it so others should too. I think the new Teslas look good too. BMW isn’t bad and all they need to do is design a newer front end.
To me just make a normal good looking car. Kia/Hyundai can do it so others should too. I think the new Teslas look good too. BMW isn’t bad and all they need to do is design a newer front end.
Hyundai EVs arent normal looking in my eyes. They are purposely made to stand out.
You don't necessarily need round egg shape for aerodynamics, no matter what Mercedes says abut their EQ series. It's possible, like the Model S. But for some reason, automakers think consumers want to stand out, just like the Prius model.
You don't necessarily need round egg shape for aerodynamics, no matter what Mercedes says abut their EQ series. It's possible, like the Model S. But for some reason, automakers think consumers want to stand out, just like the Prius model.
I feel the same with with RXSF about Korean EVs. Except the Genesis, I think they overtried the designs to be different. It's subjective and apparently some do like. Heck... I've seen many more CT these days.
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One of the best things about my Lightning is it is identical to the ICE vehicle in almost all non-powertrain respects which means any of the thousands of non-powertrain accessories are 100% compatible and why we have the absolutely massive frunk space.
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I'm actually trying to see if I can add more panels, charging three EV's has eaten almost 50 percent of my output. A rep from Sunrun (my panel provider) says they may be able to do it without breaking my NEM 2 contract. Fingers crossed 🙏
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As I understand it you should be able to add the greater of 10% or 1kW to your current production without breaking NEM2, or you can add as many non-export panels as you want (ideally along with battery storage etc) but you will need to ensure the zero-export part is appropriately segregated.
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EV ftw!!!
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You had mentioned that only Hardware 4 and FSD 14 had drive modes.
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No, I think we are misunderstanding each other. HW v4 supports FSD v13, which has "Standard" mode, but adds "Chill" and "Hurry" modes. HW v3 and below only supports up to FSD v12, which as I understand it, doesn't have "Chill" and "Hurry" modes. I believe it does have "Standard" mode, but because I don't currently have an FSD subscription on my Y (which has HW v3), I can't confirm this
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Speaking of this... I saw a post the other day where it was almost $8/gal in downtown LA. 
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Southern Cal has the most expensive gas, probably in all of California
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No, I think we are misunderstanding each other. HW v4 supports FSD v13, which has "Standard" mode, but adds "Chill" and "Hurry" modes. HW v3 and below only supports up to FSD v12, which as I understand it, doesn't have "Chill" and "Hurry" modes. I believe it does have "Standard" mode, but because I don't currently have an FSD subscription on my Y (which has HW v3), I can't confirm this
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Legacy seems to be finding inroads with commonality, would not say its a 100% solution but better then egglands finest designs.
Having said that, few years ago legacy and engineering consultants were yelling at anyone who would listen, that you need to have separate platforms to ensure range and profitability. Now that didnt work out, and legacy is yelling the opp,
Having said that, few years ago legacy and engineering consultants were yelling at anyone who would listen, that you need to have separate platforms to ensure range and profitability. Now that didnt work out, and legacy is yelling the opp,
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Legacy seems to be finding inroads with commonality, would not say its a 100% solution but better then egglands finest designs.
Having said that, few years ago legacy and engineering consultants were yelling at anyone who would listen, that you need to have separate platforms to ensure range and profitability. Now that didnt work out, and legacy is yelling the opp,
Having said that, few years ago legacy and engineering consultants were yelling at anyone who would listen, that you need to have separate platforms to ensure range and profitability. Now that didnt work out, and legacy is yelling the opp,