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  1. jhalkias

    Rivian R2 Reveal w/ R3 and R3X Surprises! $45K, 0-60 >3 seconds, 300+ miles range, NACS port, 4695 batteries

    Meh . . . two years away for the R2 and loaning them $100. Seems like they announced to try to get more runway. Hard to believe that $45K price will stay 2 years from now too. I hope they succeed, and the vehicles look nice, but I am pretty much done with 2 year waits and deposits. And no date...
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    Out of Spec interview with Ford Manager of Public Charging

    Robert is GREAT! Got to see him along with Emily yesterday when we got our prototype adapters from Ford!
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    Ting - Smarthome device to detect wiring failures and prevent fires

    Sure would be interested in hearing more knowledge about this from people who know electrical better than me before I get it in the mail.
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    Ting - Smarthome device to detect wiring failures and prevent fires

    I got an email from my insurance company (State Farm) about a new free program called "Ting" today. It is a smart home monitor to look for arc faults in your wiring, and to prevent house fires. They are providing the monitor for free (normally $99) with three years of monitoring from the company...
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    Charger installed outside.

    New (Yesterday) install for my truck that I park outside, that I was using an extension under the garage door until last night. ONLY Tesla I will ever buy - Universal Wall charger to be ready for NACS someday. 😂
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    Blue Cruise offer

    I think this is only for the 2021 Mach E's who were told the price was going to be $600 for 3 years. I got it too.
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    Some one in my car. Walk away didn't lock?

    I have also found that little lock symbol to be sometimes unreliable. I either push the lock button that is in the car when getting out, or push the bottom two numbers on the door pillar to lock the car if I got out and forgot to do the former. I do not trust walk away lock, and it is a pain in...
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    VinFast Goes Public, Market Cap Bigger Than Ford + GM

    I was in San Diego a couple of weeks ago and went into the Vinfast store at a mall. The cars just don't seem "right". Part of the issue I think is the lack of a driver display just like the Tesla - although someone said they do have a HUD. Anyway, I was not impressed.
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    Tesla Introduced a Universal Wall Connector: Magic Dock for the Home

    I ordered this yesterday for pickup on 10/31 at Best Buy to use as an outside charger for my Lightning. Now that everyone is going NACS in the future, I think this is the best option to be "future proof" and also to accommodate those who come to our house who will have a NACS connector as EV...
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    How much do you pay for electric at home?

    We have the same in Ohio. I only pay .0709 for the energy, but by the time I pay all the other fees, .149, so almost 15 cents all in.
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    Ford Expands BlueCruise Availability with Complimentary Trial, Monthly Or Annual Activation

    Hoping Ford rethinks the value proposition of this. They had it priced correctly out of the gate. No way I am spending $1,600 a year on this between my Mach E and my Lightning -as much as I like it, not worth that much more.
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    Would you pay for a BlueCruise Subscription?

    Just to be clear, I WOULD pay for BlueCruise at the original announced cost( $600/3yrs), but NOT at the new costs that they announced ($800/yr).
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    Electrify America Changing to Station-Specific Pricing and Resuming Idle Fees

    OK, all you people smarter than me and that can make apps - we are soon going to need a "Charge Buddy" app instead of the "Gas Buddy" app as EA is now moving to location pricing so we can find the cheapest juice on a trip.
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    She's got some stopping power. BlueCruise braking tested by median crosser

    Ford/DQ partnership in the future? :D Blizzard Cruise?
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    ABRP acquired by Rivian

    ABRP (A Better Route Planner) has been acquired by Rivian. https://www.iternio.com/post/a-better-routeplanner-proudly-becomes-part-of-rivian
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    Wax on/Wax off

    You might want to try a product other than wax. I have had good results with 303 Graphene. Easy to apply, and does a tremendous job of water beading. https://www.303products.com.au/product-range/automotive/303-graphene-nano-spray-coating Lots of videos out there too on YouTube on different...
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    PaaK stalled me in school car line and locked dial from Drive mode

    While I have not totally given up on PAAK, I keep a fob in the car at all times. If you worry about that, you can put it in a faraday bag. Me, I just leave it in the center console, and lock the door with the keypad, just like I would if running or going on a bike ride. I don't want a situation...


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