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[J Alynn]

I will often turn off 1PD if I need to back up at low speeds in a sensitive space or if I need to control coasting at low speeds.
In the Ford, there’s a bit of an “activation energy” to overcome before the vehicle starts to move while in 1PD, and at low speeds, this can be weird to manage. Especially if you’re also focused on other things like not running into objects, etc.

In other words, while I use 1PD for most of my driving, there are certain situations where I find it’s not the best mode to be in. I really hope Scout includes a way to quickly and easily change modes. I don’t care if it’s paddles, toggle switches on the panel, or some other physical approach. Ford put the mode toggle behind a couple of touchscreen menu options, which is annoying, especially when I’m doing work that requires gloves and I have to remove them to toggle the 1PD on or off.

This is great info to learn

 

[J Alynn]

Ok, while on the topic of keyboards (sorry, found this and thought it was super interesting).

Keyboard Heatmap Visualization

Keyboard Heatmap Visualization showing character distribution on different keyboard layouts while you're typing

www.patrick-wied.at

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That’s very cool to see

 

[J Alynn]

Nope not even then. When I used to be really busy it would not be uncommon to transcribe 100 to 150 pages in a day. I need to be fast not looking at PBY, as much as I love it.

I think PBY would make you faster

 

[J Alynn]

Ok ok.

I know what it is.

But... each, and every time I see PBY, I see "Peanut Butter Yellow" first.

Anyone else see PBY and read that each time? No? Just me?

Or maybe thats more parental trauma again?

Pale banana yellow

 

[J Alynn]

Now I do! Thanks a lot @Logan . At least it's not BSY.

You are thinking of BSG on the silo color

 

[J Alynn]

I see it as Peanut Butter and Yams.

Parental trauma.

@cyure causing a lot of PTSD on this thread

 

[LastDayScout]

You are thinking of BSG on the silo color

Oh, come on! That green is better than BSG!

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

Battle Star Galactica? I always thought of that as grey, not green.

 

[oldgeeksguide]

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It looks so weird, I wonder how long it would take to be quicker typing with that compared to the QWERTY layout when you're not used to it.

If you’re going to switch layouts, go with Dvorak, which is designed for speed and efficiency.

 

[oldgeeksguide]

Ok ok.

I know what it is.

But... each, and every time I see PBY, I see "Peanut Butter Yellow" first.

Anyone else see PBY and read that each time? No? Just me?

Or maybe thats more parental trauma again?

I always picture this:

 

[J Alynn]

Oh, come on! That green is better than BSG!

I actually like the silo. I generally don’t like green on cars but I voted the silo as my first choice just because it’s unique

 

[J Alynn]

Battle Star Galactica? I always thought of that as grey, not green.

This is completely out of hand now!!!

 

[LastDayScout]

I always picture this:
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Catalina!

 

[THil08]

This is completely out of hand now!!!

100%

 

[cyure]

Ferrari

https://insideevs.com/news/775129/ferrari-elettrica-details-revealed/

 

[THil08]

Ferrari

https://insideevs.com/news/775129/ferrari-elettrica-details-revealed/

150%

 

[THil08]

https://amp.thestate.com/news/local/environment/article312353421.html

 

[Chavannigans]

NHTSA launches another investigation into Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' after 58 crashes

NHTSA has launched a broad investigation into Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving Supervised’, better known as ‘FSD’, after it connected 58 incidents...

electrek.co

NHTSA has identified 58 such incidents, which resulted in 14 fires and 23 injuries.


The regulator released more details about the first scenario under investigation:

With respect to the first type of scenario, ODI has identified 18 complaints and 1 media report alleging that a Tesla vehicle, operating at an intersection with FSD engaged, failed to remain stopped for the duration of a red traffic signal, failed to stop fully, or failed to accurately detect and display the correct traffic signal state in the vehicle interface. Some complainants also alleged that FSD did not provide warnings of the system’s intended behavior as the vehicle was approaching a red traffic signal.

The agency mentioned that several incidents had happened at the same intersection in Joppa, Maryland. Local law enforcement got involved and Tesla reportedly pushed an update to fix the problem with the specific intersection.


It’s unclear whether Tesla notified NHTSA about the problem when it occurred, as the agency mentioned discovering it during its pre-investigation work.


Here’s what NHTSA wrote about the second scenario in its investigation notice:

With respect to the second type of scenario, ODI has identified 2 SGO reports, 18 complaints, and 2 media reports alleging that a Tesla vehicle, operating with FSD engaged, entered opposing lanes of travel during or following a turn, crossed double-yellow lane markings while proceeding straight, or attempted to turn onto a road in the wrong direction despite the presence of wrongway road signs. Likewise, ODI has identified 4 SGO reports, 6 complaints, and 1 media report alleging that a Tesla vehicle, operating with FSD engaged, proceeded straight through an intersection in a turn-only lane or executed a turn at an intersection in a through lane despite the presence of lane markings or signals. Complaints also alleged that FSD did not provide warnings of the system’s intended behavior. Some complaints alleged that more than one of these failures occurred and, as such, the numbers are not cumulative. Some of the reported incidents appeared to involve FSD executing a lane change into an opposing lane of travel with little notice to a driver or opportunity to intervene.

 

[Chavannigans]

Meet the Mercedes-Benz ELF: A mobile EV charging rig built for megawatt power

Mercedes-Benz introduced an all-in-one mobile EV charging machine, “ELF,” that promises to unlock charging speeds as quick as filling up...

electrek.co

Mercedes-Benz unveils the ELF mobile EV charging van​

It may look like an electric van, but Mercedes-Benz claims ELF is much more than just any ordinary vehicle. It’s “a symbol of a bold new era in charging,” the luxury brand said on Thursday.


The nickname comes from the German term Experimental-Lade-Fahrzeug (ELF), which translates to Experimental Charging Vehicle.


The Mercedes-Benz ELF is an all-in-one mobile EV powerhouse that combines ultra-fast, bidirectional, inductive, and conductive charging. It’s based on the Mercedes V-Class people carrier and is equipped with five unique charging ports.


It will act as a rolling test lab, promising to unlock faster, more convenient, and sustainable electric vehicle charging.


The ELF features two fast charging systems: A standard Combined Charging System (CCS) and a heavy-duty Megawatt Charging System (MCS).


Mercedes is “testing the limits of CCS,” claiming the ELF can achieve a charging capacity of up to 900 kW, or enough to add 100 kWh in about 10 minutes. The MCS system, on the other hand, was initially developed for heavy-duty electric trucks, which Mercedes says unlocks charging capacities in the megawatt range.


The company is already using the all-in-one mobile EV charging rig to improve charging on its upcoming vehicles.

 

[Chavannigans]

Meet the Mercedes-Benz ELF: A mobile EV charging rig built for megawatt power

Mercedes-Benz introduced an all-in-one mobile EV charging machine, “ELF,” that promises to unlock charging speeds as quick as filling up...

electrek.co

Mercedes-Benz unveils the ELF mobile EV charging van​

It may look like an electric van, but Mercedes-Benz claims ELF is much more than just any ordinary vehicle. It’s “a symbol of a bold new era in charging,” the luxury brand said on Thursday.


The nickname comes from the German term Experimental-Lade-Fahrzeug (ELF), which translates to Experimental Charging Vehicle.


The Mercedes-Benz ELF is an all-in-one mobile EV powerhouse that combines ultra-fast, bidirectional, inductive, and conductive charging. It’s based on the Mercedes V-Class people carrier and is equipped with five unique charging ports.


It will act as a rolling test lab, promising to unlock faster, more convenient, and sustainable electric vehicle charging.


The ELF features two fast charging systems: A standard Combined Charging System (CCS) and a heavy-duty Megawatt Charging System (MCS).


Mercedes is “testing the limits of CCS,” claiming the ELF can achieve a charging capacity of up to 900 kW, or enough to add 100 kWh in about 10 minutes. The MCS system, on the other hand, was initially developed for heavy-duty electric trucks, which Mercedes says unlocks charging capacities in the megawatt range.


The company is already using the all-in-one mobile EV charging rig to improve charging on its upcoming vehicles.

Mercedes is taking V2V to the next level. Wow