ICE v Electric: Cost and Emissions

[Milo Maltbie]

That blew my mind when it happened. They must have been completely rebuilding those trucks by hand at the dealership, right? It almost seems like giving everybody a new truck might have been cheaper.

MY buddy had one of those. The first dealer said it would take 3 weeks, but his truck didn't need it. A few months later another dealer replaced the frame in 3 days. I'm pretty sure that second dealer made bank on that replacement.

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[Campgottagopee]

That blew my mind when it happened. They must have been completely rebuilding those trucks by hand at the dealership, right? It almost seems like giving everybody a new truck might have been cheaper.

What I saw was the majority of people sold them back to the manufacturer. That said, it doesn't take long for a body shop to switch out a frame.

 

[Campgottagopee]

Airbag recall but I get your point.

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The biggest recall in US history was the gas pedal and floormat thing

 

[Campgottagopee]

The established auto companies are doing the same old same old with electric vehicles.

As will these start-up's
They ain't in it to make us "happy" --- they have bean counters too

 

[tirolski]

Don't regular cars have chips? I think the chip shortage is messing with a lot of things, beyond cars?

Why automotive chips are different.

Chip makers to carmakers: time to get out of the semiconductor Stone Age

Intel, Qualcomm try to wean auto companies from dependence on obsolete technology

fortune.com

 

[jasonwx]

What I saw was the majority of people sold them back to the manufacturer. That said, it doesn't take long for a body shop to switch out a frame.

A Toyota tech made a YouTube video of him changing a Tacoma frame it’s quite fascinating

 

[Ripitz]

What I saw was the majority of people sold them back to the manufacturer. That said, it doesn't take long for a body shop to switch out a frame.

I heard stories of people getting 6 grand for field trucks

 

[Campgottagopee]

A Toyota tech

Techs, especially master techs, are an amazing breed.

 

[DomB]

Techs, especially master techs, are an amazing breed.

Guys: the media embargo was lifted and a bunch of R1T 'media' reviews dropped from friendly sources.

Here are two good ones from a media drive in the Rockies:

 

[Ripitz]

Guys: the media embargo was lifted and a bunch of R1T 'media' reviews dropped from friendly sources.

Here are two good ones from a media drive in the Rockies:

That’s dope. The full size glass roof is cool. I like the onboard air compressor and ride height adjustment. Definitely get the camp kitchen and tent. 0-60 in 3 seconds? Later dude!