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by Rope-Pusher
Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:41 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: If ..........., You Just Might Be Drivin' an Electric
Replies: 115
Views: 25288

Re: If ..........., You Just Might Be Drivin' an Electric

If Your "Scat Pack" has no "Gas Cap".... DODGE CHARGER OFFERS CHOICE: BEV OR ICE Autoline Daily We’ve got the latest info on the electric Dodge Charger, and there’s a ton to talk about. First off, it’s not just going to be electric. The new Charger is built on the Stella Large p...
by Rope-Pusher
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: If ..........., You Just Might Be Drivin' an Electric
Replies: 115
Views: 25288

Re: If ..........., You Just Might Be Drivin' an Electric

If you have to stop your vehicle to make a cellphone call,....... HOW TO SAVE AM RADIO IN EVs Autoline Daily "Automakers want to dump AM radio from their electric cars because it’s too expensive to shield AM from all the electromagnetic interference generated by the electric motors and the inv...
by Rope-Pusher
Mon Mar 04, 2024 1:27 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: We have the Technology....
Replies: 0
Views: 55

We have the Technology....

Steve Austin, the $6 Billion Lawyer Steve Austin, a lawyer, almost destroyed by Elon Musk. A lawyer barely alive. Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world's first bionic lawyer. LAWYERS WANT $6 BILLION FROM TESLA - Autoline Daily The lawyers wh...
by Rope-Pusher
Mon Mar 04, 2024 1:14 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3235581

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

SIGH JAGUAR ENDING ICE PRODUCTION IN JUNE Autoline Daily Despite a slowdown in demand, Jaguar has put all its eggs in the EV basket and it looks like there’s no turning back now. The automaker is making the transition to an all-electric lineup and production of its gas- and diesel-powered vehicles ...
by Rope-Pusher
Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: SS Chat
Replies: 297
Views: 42996

Re: SS Chat

Speaking of SS Chats,....

"Sign ze papers, old man!"

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH1mtGhNVgI[/youtube]
by Rope-Pusher
Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: If ..........., You Just Might Be Drivin' an Electric
Replies: 115
Views: 25288

Re: If ..........., You Just Might Be Drivin' an Electric

Toyota: Electric Cars Will Never Dominate Market Battery-powered EVs will only ever capture 30% of the global market share, Toyoda has predicted. https://slaynews.com/news/toyota-electric-cars-will-never-dominate-market/ I'm sure you meant "If the type of vehicle you are driving never makes it...
by Rope-Pusher
Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3235581

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Sounds like a solution looking for a problem to me. I, too, have an appreciation for robust independent control mechanisms (like a clutch that can mechanically decouple the engine regardless of what the computer is doing). I can't imagine an electronic fuse would be more reliable than a traditional...
by Rope-Pusher
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: If ..........., You Just Might Be Drivin' an Electric
Replies: 115
Views: 25288

Re: If ..........., You Just Might Be Drivin' an Electric

Toyota: Electric Cars Will Never Dominate Market Battery-powered EVs will only ever capture 30% of the global market share, Toyoda has predicted. https://slaynews.com/news/toyota-electric-cars-will-never-dominate-market/ I'm sure you meant "If the type of vehicle you are driving never makes it...
by Rope-Pusher
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:31 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: SS Chat
Replies: 297
Views: 42996

Re: SS Chat

As the official lurker of this site, I have noticed a decline in participation over the years, both on the forums and on IRC. Believe me, I get it; we are a niche community and folks come and go, not to mention all of the other social media platforms available to us now. It's been a fun ride, but I...
by Rope-Pusher
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:28 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3235581

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

While Many are Called, Fuses are Chosen FORVIA REPLACES FUSE BOX WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROLS - Autoline Daily Automakers are working on new ways to simplify their electric and electronic architectures in cars. Whether it’s zonal computing, edge computing, 48 volts, or Ethernet connections, they’re all...
by Rope-Pusher
Thu Jan 25, 2024 2:09 pm
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: Driving a stick isn't dead
Replies: 14
Views: 8184

Re: Driving a stick isn't dead

CADILLAC REVEALS NEW CT5-V & CT5-V BLACKWING - Autoline Daily Cadillac unveiled the new CT5-V and more powerful CT5-V Blackwing. Both feature updated exterior styling, including a redesigned front grille, fascia and lighting. New features include a 33-inch diagonal touchscreen, SuperCruise with ...
by Rope-Pusher
Wed Jan 17, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3235581

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

watkins wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:59 am I've done a little bit of van (EDV) work, but my responsibility is technically just with the truck and SUV (R1)
I was wondering if the commercial van users were responsible for servicing their own fleets.
by Rope-Pusher
Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: If ..........., You Just Might Be Drivin' an Electric
Replies: 115
Views: 25288

Re: If ..........., You Just Might Be Drivin' an Electric

IF YOU HAVE TO CHOP AND BURN A CORD OF WOOD BEFORE MAKING THAT DRIVE ACROSS THE STATE,... EV CHARGER GENERATES ENERGY BY BURNING WOOD -Autoline Daily Speaking of EV chargers, here’s a new one that generates electricity by burning wood. A company called Air Burners teamed up with Rolls-Royce and Vol...
by Rope-Pusher
Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:51 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3235581

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Are you involved with the commercial vans, too, or just the Pick-m-Up and SUV?
by Rope-Pusher
Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3235581

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Oh hey! I haven't been here in months because I got a new job and with it a new laptop. I went to the dark side and now I'm a field service tech for Rivian. Anywho, Happy New Year and all that jazz Congrats on your new position. What's it like with Rivian - are they more traditional than Testicle? ...