PeoplesElbow
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Yep, total horse crap.
An engine failure counts the same as a faulty cupholder.
This is one of my favorite videos
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An engine failure counts the same as a faulty cupholder.
This is one of my favorite videos
Clem72
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Okay, well check whatever publication you like then. Car and Driver gave the KIA Telluride their pick for best full sized SUV as part of their top ten cars of 2021, and KIA is all over their editor's choice cars for 2021 (and previous years).
https://www.caranddriver.com/shopping-advice/a35536605/2021-editors-choice/
I don't actually own a Kia, so i'm not fanboy'ing for them, just putting it out there that they seem to be a quality product these days.
PeoplesElbow
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Stuff like this makes absolutely no sense, demonstrates hurdles in the way.
www.teslarati.com
Tesla Model Y taxi fleet successfully blocked by NY commission
The New York Taxi and Limousine Commission’s (TLC) efforts to block the deployment of 50 Tesla Model Y taxis from electric transit startup Revel were successful. The decision was finalized in a meeting on Tuesday, where the NY TLC voted to stop issuing new for-hire licenses for electric cars...
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jrt_ms1995
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Me, too! Oh, wait, you're talking height, aren't you?
PeoplesElbow
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Pretty sure she isn't talking waist size.
glhs837
Power with Control
Stuff like this makes absolutely no sense, demonstrates hurdles in the way.
Tesla Model Y taxi fleet successfully blocked by NY commission
The New York Taxi and Limousine Commission’s (TLC) efforts to block the deployment of 50 Tesla Model Y taxis from electric transit startup Revel were successful. The decision was finalized in a meeting on Tuesday, where the NY TLC voted to stop issuing new for-hire licenses for electric cars...
Friken insane, isnt it. But you know, hurdles are for jumping.
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Hmm Soy on the wiring instead of Plastic
Not such a smart idea .... To Be Fair .... Tesla isn't the only Automaker
Rodents chow down on Teslas, causing thousands in damage
Automakers have been getting slammed for years with complaints of their allegedly rat-friendly soy-based wiring. And like Tesla, they have all refused to cover the damage, claiming that rats chewing on car innards is the result of nature and therefore not their problem.
“It is a long-established fact that rodents are drawn to chew on electrical wiring in homes, cars or anywhere else they may choose to nest,” Honda told the Chicago Sun-Times in June about an Illinois man’s efforts to bring a class-action case against it.
Tesla so far only appears to be unique in having escaped legal action tied to its use of soy materials. But that could change as complaints about rats in Teslas appear to rise along with the popularity of the brand, now valued at $632 billion.
Not such a smart idea .... To Be Fair .... Tesla isn't the only Automaker
Rodents chow down on Teslas, causing thousands in damage
Automakers have been getting slammed for years with complaints of their allegedly rat-friendly soy-based wiring. And like Tesla, they have all refused to cover the damage, claiming that rats chewing on car innards is the result of nature and therefore not their problem.
“It is a long-established fact that rodents are drawn to chew on electrical wiring in homes, cars or anywhere else they may choose to nest,” Honda told the Chicago Sun-Times in June about an Illinois man’s efforts to bring a class-action case against it.
Tesla so far only appears to be unique in having escaped legal action tied to its use of soy materials. But that could change as complaints about rats in Teslas appear to rise along with the popularity of the brand, now valued at $632 billion.
PeoplesElbow
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Ask @SailorGirl how that soy based wire insulation works.
PeoplesElbow
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Yikes
www.thedrive.com
Tesla’s $16,000 Quote for a $700 Fix Is Why Right to Repair Matters
This is what people are fighting for.
www.thedrive.com
glhs837
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Up here at Teeter, about 30 or more of them gathered by the Superchargers, hanging out, answering question for the curious, of which I've seen 8-10 approach the group while I wait for someone to get seen at the urgent care. Even saw a couple hop in a Model Y for a test ride.
Hey look. Our shadow Delegate made an appearance.
glhs837
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Where my metals expert at?
This looks like after developing the alloy they used for the Model Ys rear "mega casting" they didnt stop, but kept on looking for other alloys, ones with desirable characteristics depending on specific application..... Maybe the Models larger front casting, being larger and also part of the front crumple zone, needed to differ? Also, we know the Cybertruck will use megacastings both front and rear, which I'm sure will be subjected to different/larger loads than the model Y ever will.
www.teslarati.com
This looks like after developing the alloy they used for the Model Ys rear "mega casting" they didnt stop, but kept on looking for other alloys, ones with desirable characteristics depending on specific application..... Maybe the Models larger front casting, being larger and also part of the front crumple zone, needed to differ? Also, we know the Cybertruck will use megacastings both front and rear, which I'm sure will be subjected to different/larger loads than the model Y ever will.
Tesla’s aluminum alloys patent hints at ultra-tough EVs that are cheaper to produce
It is widely known that Tesla constantly innovates, from the software of its cars to the chemistry of the batteries that power them. And if a newly published patent application is any indication, it appears that Tesla’s innovations actually go all the way down to the metals used to build its...
www.teslarati.com
PeoplesElbow
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Not especially strong for AL, but probably on the upper end for die cast AL.Where my metals expert at?
This looks like after developing the alloy they used for the Model Ys rear "mega casting" they didnt stop, but kept on looking for other alloys, ones with desirable characteristics depending on specific application..... Maybe the Models larger front casting, being larger and also part of the front crumple zone, needed to differ? Also, we know the Cybertruck will use megacastings both front and rear, which I'm sure will be subjected to different/larger loads than the model Y ever will.
Tesla’s aluminum alloys patent hints at ultra-tough EVs that are cheaper to produce
It is widely known that Tesla constantly innovates, from the software of its cars to the chemistry of the batteries that power them. And if a newly published patent application is any indication, it appears that Tesla’s innovations actually go all the way down to the metals used to build its...
Probably the most versatile alloy used in aerospace
6061 aluminium alloy - Wikipedia
The strongest typically used is 7075 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/7075_aluminium_alloy
I am waiting on fiber impregnated epoxy resin chassis parts. The bed of my Tacoma is made out of some sort of epoxy based resin and its amazing.
glhs837
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But can you make large like 150lb parts through HPDC that don't require any post casting treatment or finishing out of those alloys? I think the new machines are doing castings that big in 8,000 ton presses. 90 second cycle times.Not especially strong for AL, but probably on the upper end for die cast AL.
Probably the most versatile alloy used in aerospace
6061 aluminium alloy - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
The strongest typically used is 7075 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/7075_aluminium_alloy
I am waiting on fiber impregnated epoxy resin chassis parts. The bed of my Tacoma is made out of some sort of epoxy based resin and its amazing.
PeoplesElbow
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The big advantage is speed of process and strong enough.
A Tesla that reaches the end of it's life should be more valuable than a standard car in recycle payout.
glhs837
Power with Control
Oh, certainly, the Cybertruck even more so, I suspect. More of that aluminum than any other, larger battery pack,, and all that stainless steel. Of course, then the question ends up being when end of life is. Cant really use the Model S/X, at least the older ones, as those battery packs are an older design. Model 3 and Y packs should be 300K or better, body supposed to be designed for 500K. And the new cells, once those are nailed down, should make for a 500K or better battery pack. With a life in stationary storage after that.
PeoplesElbow
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I think what would change a lot of people's minds is make the packs easily swappable and you lease the pack so people don't worry about buying a $10k battery for an otherwise fine vehicle. Imagine exchanges like with propane tanks at highway rest stops, there is the quick refill many stick with gas for.