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I’ve posted about regen previously. It is clear the software controlling the inverter is both glitchy and has a poorly mapped function relative to temperature. In addition to fixing the software (I’ve had conservations with a service tech about this) another idea is a warning light that...

If the Q1 report is bad then there is no bottom. If there is positive news then we live another quarter or two until a significant deal is struck with a partner mid to late year. The Saudis know this thing needs to be connected up. Aston Martin. Bugatti. Many names come to mind. Very clearly not...

When it comes to investing, talking about the past, losses, mistakes, or where your funds came from is not particularly helpful. What is helpful is thinking about what will drive up valuations starting tomorrow onward. I think it is: 1. Saudi sales 2. Gravity hype 3. Some partnership deal The US...

I would like to start a thread about trading LCID. Most of the past threads about LCID have gone massively off topic. I vowed to buy below $4. But the fundamentals were so negative in 2023 with no prospect of good news in sight I waited. I finally bought at $2.80. I think there will be...

With all due respect Mr. Cruz your post lacks credibility. The 19” tires are very safe and have very good grip and it would be nearly impossible to get sideways with the car in normal conditions unless you were just not paying attention. If the roadway is icy or slippery then you should drive...

Ford is doing moderately well with EVs. I see Mach-E’s frequently in the mid-west. Their dealers would much prefer selling existing ICE products for many reasons. CT will not be available in significant quantities to the general public for 2 years. Peter R. has stated eloquently trucks are...

I have noticed tires at higher pressures like 49psi seem to lose air pressure over time more than tires at lower pressures. I check and refill mine monthly. I bought a nice digital air pressure gage that measures to +- 0.1 psi.

Welcome. Of most concern is the drivability issue. That is not normal and not acceptable. Heated seats should not oscillate in temp. I set my interior temp to 65 and it is comfy for me. 19 inch wheels do look better IMHO with the aero inserts taken off. Something to consider before...

I would do a controlled road test. Reset one of the trip meters. Turn off HVAC. Go to a highway or some road that is flat and you can drive steady 50-55. Use ACC and do not touch the pedals. Run for 5-10 miles and see what efficiency is. If temps are over 40F you should easily get over 4.5 mi/kWh.

Congrats on being the first. Very cool.

Off peak rate in Wisconsin (12-8am) is $.07/kWH. Regular rate is $.165/kWh. I don’t know what gas prices are anymore but premium I think is below $4/gal. Home solar solutions make a lot of sense at anything over $.20/kWh. Lots of reasons to want to have options besides the grid. I’m...

This is not true. The overall circumstance of the tire is approx the same. A larger wheel is fitted with a tire with a shorter sidewall. Larger wheels are much heavier and the extra rotational mass decreases efficiency. Also, summer tires are designed to deliver better grip which means more...

I will trade in the Air for a Gravity in 2027-ish timeframe and supplement that with the mid size Lucid sedan in 2028. Last cars I will need. Those I will keep for 20 years.

Just finished the new Elon Musk biography. Fascinating read. I knew the guy was unusual but I did not realize just how weirdly maniacal he is. Some of his decision-making is so risky and reckless I’m surprised there haven’t been more disasters. Still, I am fascinated by his “mission” orientation...

You haven’t seen my golf game …

Take it on the golf course?

Beautiful car. I really like both blue and silver with the metal roof. I like Quantum Grey with platinum trim and the glass roof.

I see a lot of ID.4’s at EA charging sites. My observation is due to much lower range, these folks are forced to charge up to 95% SOC or higher. We all know how much charging slows down at high SOC. So in addition to lower range and slower absolute charging speed the average time spent charging...

Elon Musk has eschewed traditional time-tested thinking and design principles in many areas simply because he wants to be different. After millions, maybe billions of miles of testing and experience, there is good reason to put a speedometer in the driver’s direct line of site, or have a...

You can manually set the efficiency as well.