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Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?
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Production start. Looks like any other auto assembly plant, a few bits and pieces are different but the way the car goes together is the same.
Fun fact. Zwickau, the first assembly plant for the VW Group's all-electric vehicle platform, used to be where the Trabant was built.
Fun fact. Zwickau, the first assembly plant for the VW Group's all-electric vehicle platform, used to be where the Trabant was built.
Mad Mike
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Fun fact: I drove a Trabant on the Autobahn in 1989, top speed about 80KMH. The 4-on-the tree had first back and down, 4th forward and up - opposite of any other column shift at the time. A lot of other weirdness in these cars, they are 2 stroke so like a premix bike you should not use engine braking, you MUST be on throttle or have the clutch in unless you're in top gear.
Seen a few Trabants around town. Wouldn’t mind scoring one, or the Polish Fiat 124(?) ‘Maluch’
Quadruple....put a banana in the trunk. I read that also lol
Saw that, but there are few details. Battery is smaller but not by much (upgrade available), has less power but not by much (upgrade available). One wonders what the price tag for the upgrade battery will be. The difference in price tag between that one, and the "Turbo", is rather huge; wonder what else is missing.
Porsche Taycan Defeats Tesla Model S In Acceleration, Handling, And Build Quality In German Comparison Test
The first substantial Tesla Model S versus Porsche Taycan comparison has hit the internet, and it shows the Porsche crushing the less expensive Tesla in build quality, handling, and even acceleration. Here’s a look at the head-to-head between the two most impressive high-volume EV sedans on earth.
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Dirty Frank
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The Milwaukee guys seem to be going backwards
Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle production stopped over unknown problem - Roadshow
Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle production stopped over unknown problem - Roadshow
How hasn't Sunny debunked this yet?
This one is Easy, but since you asked...
The Taycan is racing against a 3+ year old design Tesla. Prior to the Taycan, The current Tesla S ludicrous has been smoking Porsches ever since it was born.
Lets have a rematch when the next gen 2020 Tesla S three motor Plaid power train arrives.
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And then we'll discuss how we should wait for the next gen Porsche to make it fair?
Thanks, you did not disappoint!
Will the body panels finally line up properly? The welds done properly? Not fall flat on it's face after repeated WOT acceleration?
Nah, the Tesla will leap frog it, they are already on their second gen vs Porsche 1st, with the amount of money Porsche spent, I'm sure they will be looking to recoup their investment hence the ridiculous price tag of the Taycan.
You win one internets.
Anyhow, on the topic of people who type a lot before thinking (*cough*), a friend posted this on Facebook tonight.
My response was something to the effect that gas pumps tend to not work very well without electricity either. Discussion came to a quick end.
Except you can get a gas pump to work with a generator. Realistically there is no way to charge a BEV if the grid is down.You win one internets.
Anyhow, on the topic of people who type a lot before thinking (*cough*), a friend posted this on Facebook tonight.
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My response was something to the effect that gas pumps tend to not work very well without electricity either. Discussion came to a quick end.
Lots and lots and lots of people charge their EV's with solar panels - particularly common in areas where electricity rates make ours look dirt cheap in comparison. Which despite the cries of many who think our electricity rates are insane, they actually are quite cheap.
And most (all?) urban gas stations don't have generators either, although I see your point.
And most (all?) urban gas stations don't have generators either, although I see your point.
Ok, let me rephrase. Unless you have already invested ~$25,000 in off grid infrastructure you cant charge your bev. For rough numbers, one kwh per panel per day is reasonable. Assuming you want to charge your model S in three days (assuming you dont have storage batteries $$$), you need 33 panels at 15 sq ft each or roughly 500 sq ft of panels.Lots and lots and lots of people charge their EV's with solar panels - particularly common in areas where electricity rates make ours look dirt cheap in comparison. Which despite the cries of many who think our electricity rates are insane, they actually are quite cheap.
And most (all?) urban gas stations don't have generators either, although I see your point.
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