What I don't understand is if a corner store buys 1,000 gallons today for a certain price, he sets his pump price accordingly. Say 3.00 a gallon. Now the price of oil goes up, he changes the price at the pump up 3.10. It's the same gas from yesterday's deliver.
Speaking about Tesla's pickup truck, I think they look super cool. Not sure if I can get used to that computer screen in there. Or any vehicle, for that matter.
That is a significant investment on Amazon's part!
Bezos and Musk are probably golfing buddies...
When someone goes to the Tesla lot in 2025 to by a Cyber truck, they will be paying the 2025 price. When I get my truck delivered, I'll be paying the price Tesla guaranteed me almost two years ago. My down payment was $100.
I don’t have the urge to rush out & buy an EV, when there’s not a fast charger within 100 miles of home.Some info on charging:
The Difference between Level 1 & 2 EV Chargers | EvoCharge
Wondering why a Level 2 EV charging station is a more efficient and better investment than using a Level 1 charger? EvoCharge details the differences.evocharge.com
What's the Difference Between EV Charging Levels? - FreeWire Technologies
What's the difference between EV charging levels? Read more about Level 1, Level 2, and DCFC charging.freewiretech.com
There are multiple fast charger standards
Tesla has their SuperCharger network for Teslas.
Electrify America has their network which is open to anyone. https://www.electrifyamerica.com/locate-charger/ They support both L2 and fast charging.
There are also other networks, most of which I've seen only support L2.
EVs are still bleeding edge in terms of who should adopt them as a main vehicle.
I wonder if they would have time for golf. The time they spend scheming how to make more money keeps them busy.
I love this photo!
I don't doubt your wife. A vehicles performance is only as good as its driver.
1988 Suburban, you sir are an excellent driver! Not only to get 16MPG, but to have a 1988 Suburban that runs great.
Karl, I almost bought a Bolt!
And you thought smoking at a gas station was dangerous!But seriously, I'm surprised nobody has brought up the environmental disaster that the mining for the lithium for the batteries is causing.
Also, working at a GM dealership, the EVs so far have been a bust. As good as the Volt was at giving people a taste of an electric/gas hybrid, the Bolt that came after is/was a disaster. The cars have caught fire so much they have been recalled to have the batteries replaced, prompting the dealerships servicing them to have to purchase forklift capable of carrying 3,000 pounds to service these small cars. Eventually with the electric Silverado, a bigger forklift will be needed, a 10,000 pound capacity unit. Of course, the dealership will have to pay for it, so get ready for a labor rate increase! With all the additional handling and storage and disposal of the batteries, plus the additional tech training so that the tech doesn't electrocute himself, all I can say is good luck finding someone to work on them. I have 1 tech willing to work on them. Everyone else said no way, I'd rather work sweeping the floor or retire altogether. Even the young apprentices don't want to fool with them.
Here we are in a semi rural area, trucks rule around here, 80% of our sales are either Silverados, Colorados, Tahoes and Suburbans. There are a lot of commercial vehicles in here daily. I don't see EVs taking over that business soon. I will be long retired by then!
