Recent content by apex96

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  1. apex96

    What would best EV (s) to rent for a day

    Flying back from Florida early tomorrow morning. Had a chance to experience a Tesla and Ionna DCFC while cruising around. Even used the level 1 EvDance charger I had purchased for the Equinox. So we had a mustang mach-e 4x as the rental. Looked like it had been used as a livery vehicle for uber...
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    Ideal Small Sized Vehicle

    Normal gas station fill will take closer to 10-15+ minutes and then add in time to stretch and walk around a little bit. Traveling 400+ miles requires a bit of movement to get blood circulating again... Put it this way, if I travel for 400 miles straight, I'm gonna be stopping for around 30...
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    Ideal Small Sized Vehicle

    I got to look at one in person at a recent auto show. It was very well appointed. I really wish GM would transition their Buick brand to EV like they did with China... Buick is killing it with their new designs and price points, I'd gladly take a Buick stylized EV over a Chevy or Caddy EV.
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    Ideal Small Sized Vehicle

    I have to assume the final price for a Suburban EV would be very close to the IQs price range and it may not have sold well if people realized they could get the Cadillac with much nicer finishes for only 10K more than a Chevrolet. I think a Traverse EV might sell well but may also cannibalize...
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    Ideal Small Sized Vehicle

    Look at the Cadillac Escalade IQ for the best current comparison. It will do over 460 miles on a full charge with a 205kWh pack. It is the closest comparison to a gas powered full size three row SUV. SpecificationCadillac Escalade IQ (Electric)Cadillac Escalade (Gas) PowertrainElectric...
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    What would best EV (s) to rent for a day

    Since we already have an EV, I thought I'd be interesting to rent one for my wife and I's trip to Florida this week. Rented through budget and selected there elite EV option (mustang mach-e or similar per their website). I'll bring my DCFC adapter and level 1 charge adapter to use at family...
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    Carplay unconfirmed?!

    Will the paired phones mapping tools have access to the vehicles battery data to assist with route planning better or will that possibly be something locked to the native navigation system?
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    It’s likely real. I’m headed to the Pittsburgh auto show this weekend so if I see it I’ll inquire on pricing, especially if it shows a pricing from 2024/25 like the one in Chicago did.
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    It’s a funny idea but we have state reps in WV, that during the cold snap, touting on social media the hard work of their coal fire power plants… stating the plants are using wv sourced coal to produce electricity for wv residents… all while the electric providers have requested and received...
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    I mentioned previously that the current administration may attempt to circumvent the court order to keep NEVI funds flowing and it appears I was right… https://electrek.co/2026/02/10/trump-cant-freeze-nevi-funds-so-hes-trying-to-stall-them-again/ They are proposing adjusting the current 55%...
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    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    I’m sure a gas vehicle is not being considered. I believe Strider was inquiring about the Equinox EV in regards to its mobile app capabilities and possible service subscriptions.
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    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    This may be the case if purchasing used. We got a new 2026 and after the trial of the full fledged on star expired we still have app access and remote starting capability that appears to run for 8 years based on the window sticker. Only thing is we got pandora added to the car with the latest...
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    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    You get 8 years of on star with purchase of new GM EV. The app works well. You can setup the heated seats and steering wheel to be activated when you activate climate in the app. To add heated seats and wheel to turn on remotely you must navigate through the vehicle’s infotainment system...
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    Off-topic stuff…

    Ended up with 12-14 inches in southwestern PA. Got a path cleared in the driveway and the vehicles dug out… expecting more snow in a day or two.
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    Off-topic stuff…

    In the same boat of getting quotes for a heat pump to replace a forced are electric furnace… watching the meter spin really fast was fun once but not anymore…