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  1. Logan

    Plug in hybrid.

    Luckily, the Harvester is a plug in hybrid :). Given, there are two categories of plug in hybrid (Serial, and Parallel). And the harvester is going to be a Serial plug in hybrid, which at the moment, is less common. The real difference is that in a serial plug in hybrid, the gas motor doesn't...
  2. Logan

    12v Battery: Not an afterthought

    One of the reasons I'm interested in it. And why I want something that has a physical key :). But yes, the "getting into the vehicle" part is greatly assisted by the "ability to open the doors". Something that electric door handles struggle to do, without electricity. The next part is just...
  3. Logan

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Yeah, that was right in my old stomping ground (used to ride past their buildings/through their parking lots as shortcuts sometimes). And you would see some weird stuff on the roads even then (~10 years ago). I bet now its even weirder :D. And wow, this is huge. I wonder if they think this will...
  4. Logan

    12v Battery: Not an afterthought

    Strangely, they removed that indicator on more recent models, and my Ioniq 9 doesn't have that same feature. I really hope that the 12v battery is one that will be charged while the vehicle is off. And that it is something that I can figure out without being locked out of (or into) the...
  5. Logan

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Yeah, I'd assume so. Make sure to keep an eye out for things for us :). I lived in that area for 4 years. This was before Waymo was a thing, but after google had started self driving research/testing on public roads. And we'd see them on the roads there really frequently (I lived about a mile...
  6. Logan

    Off-topic stuff…

    Oh, I hear you here. My last vehicle was starting to break down at an alarming pace. And I eventually moved on, even though after each repair it "should" have been ok. I hope you have better luck (the lifetime warranty thing there should help a lot. I was doing all my repairs myself in the...
  7. Logan

    59 Months (and counting) of EV driving...

    I will continue to espouse my dislike of dealerships. It took me almost 2 months, and something like 20 texts and calls to the dealership, to get them to send me my spare key (that they lost). I was worried they'd forget about me, and I'd be on the hook for a $$$ replacement if I ever wanted...
  8. Logan

    Off-topic stuff…

    Sadly, at over 100k miles, you're definitely into the "these sensors might start going" territory. Especially because the oxygen sensor already went. An AC line shouldn't do anything to prevent an engine from firing. And sounds like your lifetime warranty should come in clutch here. Rodent...
  9. Logan

    Off-topic stuff…

    So the engine is cranking, but not firing? But its only intermittent? And they say its a "communications delay"? To be honest, it could be any number of things. But I'd hope they at least check the basics? Do you have air, spark, and fuel? Fuel pumps can cause intermittent crank but not fire...
  10. Logan

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Lol, its true. Meanwhile, in the PNW :P. (did I mention I volunteered to scout for wet weather testing/cabanna roof testing???) Its like for a few years in a row, the NorthEast area of the US was making up increasingly aggressive names for winter storms. Like "Snowmaggeddon" and...
  11. Logan

    Off-topic stuff…

    My wife has been increasingly interested in the northern lights this last year or so. She keeps track of events and stuff like that. But surprisingly, today it was my daughter who noticed the pink sky, and asked my wife if it was the aurora. We saw really strong pink and green right around...
  12. Logan

    Off-topic stuff…

    Yeah, it’s been going bananas all night. The strongest I’ve ever seen, and plainly visible to the naked eye.
  13. Logan

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    The Kia has the same drivetrain as the new Hyundai Palisade. And yes, it is located under the hood, because it is front engined. A 287 Horsepower NA 3.5L V6, or a the 329Horsepower hybrid system with a 2.5L Turbo Inline 4, 2 electric motors and a ~.8kwh battery. That said, the beltline/hood...
  14. Logan

    59 Months (and counting) of EV driving...

    Oh, before I forget. On the topic of bad backs, I totally forgot about this earlier. There is another type of hammock you should look into, its called a "bridge hammock". Its supposed to be the flattest laying hammock out there. It uses aluminum poles, catenary cut fabric, and geometry to keep...
  15. Logan

    59 Months (and counting) of EV driving...

    Wow, that must have been painful. And yes, most hammockers use something like UHMWPE rope (Dyneema, the stuff they use for synthetic winch cables/etc) as the suspension. 7/64in diameter will support 1600lbs, so plenty for the hammock. Same with the straps. You want Polyester, rather than Nylon...
  16. Logan

    59 Months (and counting) of EV driving...

    So, a few things here. Most people assume that when we sleep in hammocks, that we're sleeping along the centerline, which curves your back like a banana, and therefore that sleeping in the hammock must be painful. Which, it would be, if we did that. Also, most people only have experience with...
  17. Logan

    59 Months (and counting) of EV driving...

    Nice! I've heard great things about Hennesy hammocks, but I've not ever tried one. I've had critters move about around me before, but nothing as big as a moose. I'm sure that was wild. That "exposed" feeling isn't great, and is really amplified if you're sleeping without a tarp/covering and/or a...
  18. Logan

    59 Months (and counting) of EV driving...

    I'm not even mad. Well played. Well played indeed.
  19. Logan

    59 Months (and counting) of EV driving...

    Guilty. Former Scout here. If it helps, its got an underquilt (like the bottom half of a sleeping bag) with a few inches of down insulation in it under the hammock. So, its not a cold nights sleep at all. The weirdest part, was waking up when they were doing avalanche control on the other side...
  20. Logan

    59 Months (and counting) of EV driving...

    Ha, yes, obviously indoors would be bad. But parked at a trailhead, maybe not. I believe this was something that has been discussed before (although usually under the topic of home backup power). With all the cameras, and sensors, this seems doable. I'd also say just making it a manual option...
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