ICE v Electric: Cost and Emissions
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Milo Maltbie
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My neighbor has a 59 Corvette. No one cares about the panel gaps. Same with Teslas.
There are other issues with EVs, like self driving and whether it’s a good idea to have 8000 lbs boxes that can do 0 to 60 in 3 seconds on the public roads. Also Elon Musk blowing up the dealer business model, but build quality problems will be resolved pretty easily.
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There are other issues with EVs, like self driving and whether it’s a good idea to have 8000 lbs boxes that can do 0 to 60 in 3 seconds on the public roads. Also Elon Musk blowing up the dealer business model, but build quality problems will be resolved pretty easily.
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Tjf1967
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I got the call from the guide to confirm my configuration. I changed it and added some stuff. I got put back in line with no ETA but I believe it will be within the next month or so. My original guide flew the coup. They are very vague when you speak with them. I asked them to ship the charger so I can get it installed. They will not. It's a waiting game.Somewhat interesting for Rivian followers.
Most interesting takeaway for me is that a big supply constrain is their motors (quad comes from Bosch) but they are moving to their in-house (dual) to help with supply chain.
R2 will be cheaper.
PS I was in a Stamford CT parking lot for work yesterday and saw two other Rivians (both Ts).
TJ - what's your status?
Webcast Summary with Claire McDonough, Rivian CFO
Here’s a summary from today’s webcast with Claire McDonough, Rivian CFO. Some good info!www.rivianforums.com
Campgottagopee
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You are correct -- lol
Time will tell
Honestly I don't mean to sound harsh or down on EVs. None if my angst towards EVs is directed to anyone here as I wish you guys all the best of luck with them.
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Campgottagopee
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I wonder what 70 yo EV will command the same respect that a 59 Vette does.
jasonwx
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EV's will become what TV's are to us.. Zero brand loyalty , they all do the same thing. When it dies ya get a new one..
Yeah, but the softwares might have some brand loyalty for the operating systems.
Campgottagopee
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You think so? I dunno, bro. The auto industry, and it's fanatics, are a different animal, imo. The hard part is guessing which one it will be. I think there will be one. The big question is how do you maintain a battery for that long. I'm guessing that they'll give out over time? They may not even be worth keeping if that's the case.
Campgottagopee
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Or it could go the other way. Right now a new battery is like $40k. Maybe in 70 years they'll be like 500 bucks.
