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  1. robothero

    Service Center

    I was more of a Surge guy
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    Service Center

    It's iced coffee season 365 days a year.
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    R2 Launch Watch

    I'm right there with you. The more stuff that comes out about it the further I lean towards slam dunk, but the UX is still something I'm hesitant on.
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    R2 Launch Watch

    on the HVAC topic, Volvo just updated the software on our XC90 and they somehow managed to make those specific controls even worse than they were previously.
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    Dash Rail with USB C ports

    AMEN! When I installed a dash cam in my Crosstrek it was 100% contingent on being able to hide the wire. The subaru is nice because it has USB ports hidden behind the eyesight, so you can achieve something like this (not my picture), no wires and it's behind the rear view so you don't even...
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    R2 Launch Watch

    Yeah I don't need to demo drive a R1S especially since a bunch of the systems are updated in the R2.
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    R2 Launch Watch

    I love how I can learn new things about other EVs in this community too, thanks!
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    R2 Launch Watch

    Rivian's rear wiper is actually hidden in the door to increase its range https://insideevs.com/news/787049/rivian-r2-wiper-hidden-explainer/ I wonder if the display for the standard is just a visual mistake? It would seem weird for them to move it for that trim specifically.
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Don't have the R2 yet :( And am I the only one who still dislikes their website? so much scrolling to find what you need.
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    But think of the value we can generate for shareholders...
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    We loved our Ascent (was the first one to roll off the lot in our area when they launched) but the dealer left a bad taste in our mouth over the years (my crosstrek is from there, the Ascent is long gone but I persist...) Happy to be out of warranty to not have a reason to go back to them.
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    This isnt exactly news and more of me just learning something and then shouting into the ether but... the Jeep Recon is 193.3in long? Thats huge! I thought it was like cherokee sized but its the same size as the grand cherokee but still has less storage space than the R2 which is shorter by...
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Sounds like we need to send them a multi billion dollar care package to keep them running!
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Not as beholden to the oil lobby. Maybe one day we'll be free.
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    any frequent stop vehicles should be using them! city cabs, buses, delivery trucks, post office, etc. I know the initial investment is high, but given these types of vehicles run for decades it will easily pay for itself.