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  1. R1TVT

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

    One nice thing about the Hennesy is that it has fully integrated bug net - you can literally hang it, add your sleeping pad and zip yourself into it like a burrito in seconds (and a tarp also comes with it). Everything stuffs into a tiny compression sack. This thing came in pretty handy for me...
  2. R1TVT

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

    Fellow fan of the sleeping hammock - I have a Hennesy. Only thing I don't like about it, is I find it hard to sleep in more than 1 position. Woke up here on the AT in northern ME to some twigs snapping and a moose rambling around through the dark. Felt slightly exposed. but probably worse being...
  3. R1TVT

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

    Crappy pic, but this non-AMZN Rivian Delivery van drove by walking the dog the other day. Cool to see other companies taking advantage of the EV last mile opportunity with Rivian. This Factor van is apparently delivering food for Hello Fresh. I think they ordered 70 vans to start. This is the...
  4. R1TVT

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

    For me, the only consideration for minor range loss is whether or not you might need any extra buffer when traveling long distances, and perhaps planning a charging stop accordingly. Couple of points (that were already made above): The vehicle S/W accounts for this with displayed range...
  5. R1TVT

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

    You can also add temperature to the list. Looks like you are quite warm there with the screen showing 93 degrees. We are going down into the 20's tonite, so temp obviously becomes a bigger variable in the winter months, and the range estimates will reflect colder temps over a drive based on...
  6. R1TVT

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    Let's consider facts vs. dubious sources, clicks and $$$... Here are the FACTS: US Dept of Energy: on average .5% of EV's had a battery failure from 2016-present Top 5 Leading causes of accidents Distracted driving Speeding Impaired driving Drowsy driving Reckless driving 🫣
  7. R1TVT

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    The Ford news coming out of Detroit doesn't sound great: 1. First, there was the Novelis fire (the Novelis plant supplies almost half of the aluminum to Ford) 2. Then, they paused all EV production at the Rouge factory in October 3. On Thursday this week Ford's CEO stated that they were working...
  8. R1TVT

    Google Gemini AI Scout Images

    have we seen the Terra in Nardo Gray yet? That was always an interesting color and often used by Porsche
  9. R1TVT

    Google Gemini AI Scout Images

    Not too shabby! Thank you!
  10. R1TVT

    Google Gemini AI Scout Images

    How about a PBB (Pale Baby Blue) LOL
  11. R1TVT

    Google Gemini AI Scout Images

    I wonder how that Ranch Mushroom Terra would look with a black or white roof? If I had to pick one, i think it would be Mushroom, as long as it wasn't a matte-type finish.
  12. R1TVT

    PBY (Pale Butter Yellow)

    Not on my top 5 color choices, but I can almost feel your PASSION thru my keyboard! 😊
  13. R1TVT

    Google Gemini AI Scout Images

    Might be your PERSONAL BEST YELLOW to date
  14. R1TVT

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    I thought Ford was only temporarily shutting down F-150 Lightening production until they could figure out their supply chain shortages due to the Aluminum fire at their supplier (Novelis). Looks like this is also the result of a tariff on Aluminum, but maybe someone else can confirm if they will...
  15. R1TVT

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    Thats great and everyone can have an opinion. I was offering a perspective that the comparison between the two timelines is less important (and I was providing context as to why). Also, I'm not sure why you think i thought you were attacking Rivian - I never thought that or said that. And I...
  16. R1TVT

    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    Looking at 12,000 miles at an AVG of 50MPH would put you at a 240 hour service interval, which seems entirely within the realm of possibilities, but of course, all speculation at this stage in the game. Maybe that avge speed is too high and the service interval could be longer (like every 400...
  17. R1TVT

    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    Agreed - but I also spend a lot of time at idle (not max power), but it still counts the same in terms of hours running for maintenance purposes. As you point out, the Harvester will operate at a continuous and steady power level. i was also thinking that somewhere in the 100-200 hour rang is...
  18. R1TVT

    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    Here are a few themes I'm picking up from EREV reservations holders (in this thread and across the site): 1. Price is an important driver - as well as "value" 2. Production Specs for comparison between EREV & BEV may sway reservation holders (either way) if pricing is too high 3. Maintenance is...
  19. R1TVT

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

    Yes. Scout has an obvious edge with VW in terms of their parts bin and engineering experience and cash infusion, but it's very difficult to say that they are "further ahead" at this stage, since Rivian's birth revolved around the development of a sports car before pivoting (and since a more...
  20. R1TVT

    Google Gemini AI Scout Images

    Looks pretty good actually. Imagine if it had a flat bed in the rear and a completely removable bench seat? Somebody put a white or full black roof on that thing.
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