GM gashes us again!
12-14-2018 | 06:25 AM
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A lot of ships run ocean crossings on heavy oil. They swap to diesel for close quarters maneuvering. There are some diesel electrics out there but I wouldn’t say many in big cargo ships.
The navy uses a lot of steam. Nuclear power are steam driven vessels.
Tesla is supported by the government. They don’t make a profit on their own. Subsidized like crazy.
https://www.investors.com/politics/e...ubsidizing-it/
much like wind farms I think this is a fad/trend at least with current technology. As there are many other environmental impacts created other than vehicle emissions.
The navy uses a lot of steam. Nuclear power are steam driven vessels.
Tesla is supported by the government. They don’t make a profit on their own. Subsidized like crazy.
https://www.investors.com/politics/e...ubsidizing-it/
much like wind farms I think this is a fad/trend at least with current technology. As there are many other environmental impacts created other than vehicle emissions.
12-14-2018 | 12:01 PM
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The point of electric vehicles is to get away for gasoline and being oil dependent as well as reduce emissions. Trains and ships use electric motors for the torque, not to be fuel efficient. If we still have a diesel that requires fuel as well as DEF what’s the point with the batteries? Diesels nowadays can move more than the frame, drivetrain of the truck and brakes can handle anyways.
A lot of ships run ocean crossings on heavy oil. They swap to diesel for close quarters maneuvering. There are some diesel electrics out there but I wouldn’t say many in big cargo ships.
The navy uses a lot of steam. Nuclear power are steam driven vessels.
Tesla is supported by the government. They don’t make a profit on their own. Subsidized like crazy.
https://www.investors.com/politics/e...ubsidizing-it/
much like wind farms I think this is a fad/trend at least with current technology. As there are many other environmental impacts created other than vehicle emissions.
The navy uses a lot of steam. Nuclear power are steam driven vessels.
Tesla is supported by the government. They don’t make a profit on their own. Subsidized like crazy.
https://www.investors.com/politics/e...ubsidizing-it/
much like wind farms I think this is a fad/trend at least with current technology. As there are many other environmental impacts created other than vehicle emissions.
As far your comments about Tesla and wind farms, we're in agreement. Like that you sited IBD, that's a great publication.
12-18-2018 | 09:21 PM
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This is interesting, an electric pickup from MI, expected to come out in a year or two: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/vide...cid=spartanntp
12-19-2018 | 08:44 AM
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Very interested to see how the new Ram Etorque system works out. I believe it is a step in the right direction to utilize the torque of an electric motor paired with the conventional engine options. After gear reduction it adds 130 ft lbs and you can get it on the hemi, not just the v6. Does anyone on the forum have one? Interested to see how they work in real world driving situations.
12-19-2018 | 11:14 AM
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A lot of ships run ocean crossings on heavy oil. They swap to diesel for close quarters maneuvering. There are some diesel electrics out there but I wouldn’t say many in big cargo ships.
The navy uses a lot of steam. Nuclear power are steam driven vessels.
Tesla is supported by the government. They don’t make a profit on their own. Subsidized like crazy.
https://www.investors.com/politics/e...ubsidizing-it/
much like wind farms I think this is a fad/trend at least with current technology. As there are many other environmental impacts created other than vehicle emissions.
The navy uses a lot of steam. Nuclear power are steam driven vessels.
Tesla is supported by the government. They don’t make a profit on their own. Subsidized like crazy.
https://www.investors.com/politics/e...ubsidizing-it/
much like wind farms I think this is a fad/trend at least with current technology. As there are many other environmental impacts created other than vehicle emissions.
12-19-2018 | 11:20 AM
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This is interesting, an electric pickup from MI, expected to come out in a year or two: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/vide...cid=spartanntp
02-10-2019 | 12:08 PM
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Ford is smarter than GM!
It seems that Ford has made a shift in plans! On Tuesday, they announced that they cancelled a 1.6 billion investment in a new plant in Mexico. Ford has instead chosen to invest 700 million to update a Michigan facility. They are augmenting this with 700 new jobs. BRAVO!
02-10-2019 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Keith Atlanta 
They are putting all their eggs in 2 baskets. Chevy is going to release the newly re-designed trucks and the new mid-engine Corvette and be back on top by 2021.
Hell no, it was complete sarcasm. On top of it the front of the new truck looks like a cardboard box decorated by a 5 year old. I understand they have price constraints but the new designs look horrible.
The last election clearly demonstrated that the country doesnt give a chit about the rural areas. But the rural areas had something to say about that buy coming out in force and electing Trump.
Chris Christie had a great quote the other day: "Look what this president has accomplished while being hounded and criticized by Democrats. Imagine what it would be like if they would actually work with us."
They are putting all their eggs in 2 baskets. Chevy is going to release the newly re-designed trucks and the new mid-engine Corvette and be back on top by 2021.
You're an idiot if this is what you think! What percentage of people buy brand new corvettes?? Maybe 3% if you are lucky!! We are heading for another recession if people do not remove their heads from their a$$. Invest in what the market and people want stop jamming electrification up our ASS$ES we are not all a bunch of tree hugging Hippie’s, what about the rural areas? what about the American farmers, truckers?? Mess around with the u.s auto market and watch the economy crumble again!!!
Sorry for the rant! This $hit pisses me off!
Sorry for the rant! This $hit pisses me off!
The last election clearly demonstrated that the country doesnt give a chit about the rural areas. But the rural areas had something to say about that buy coming out in force and electing Trump.
Chris Christie had a great quote the other day: "Look what this president has accomplished while being hounded and criticized by Democrats. Imagine what it would be like if they would actually work with us."
