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Discussion in 'Electric Vehicles (EVs)' started by khaki2020offroad, Jan 29, 2021.

  1. Dec 6, 2021 at 3:11 PM
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    SwollenGoat

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  3. Dec 13, 2021 at 7:02 AM
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    Yeah thinking the same. It is very Syd Mead, which most designers were influenced by.
     
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    I'm enjoying see all the new options arise in close succession time wise. It gives me hope that the prices will start to drive down more steadily when production is ironed out from pandemic slowdowns. I won't be buying any new EV, cost wise it makes zero sense, I already drive paid off vehicles with very little maintenance cost. But I'm excited to see what new parts these new EVs can provide for me to convert a vehicle to an EV.
     
  13. Dec 20, 2021 at 11:12 AM
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  14. Dec 22, 2021 at 6:25 AM
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    Das kewl.

    Was going over a typical route I take when I go camping seeing if an EV work work for me. Sun Valley, ID is along the way up and back to the mountains, not a bad spot to have a lay over. Which I normally stop there for lunch anyways.
     
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  16. Dec 30, 2021 at 6:39 AM
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    Germany phasing out of nuclear power plants for renewable energy. Aims for 80% generation by 2030. If Germany can do it...

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  17. Dec 31, 2021 at 9:31 PM
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    They did a nice job on the design of the SUV Version
     
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  19. Jan 1, 2022 at 7:45 AM
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    I like the SUV better than the pickup, I have a Land Cruiser so that's probably why. But I'd get the SUV over the truck if i had the chance.
     
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  20. Jan 3, 2022 at 6:19 AM
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    khaki2020offroad [OP] In the woods, an ambulance, Or on the couch.

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    The truck does not look good in person in my opinion- the suv looks great in this rendering.
     
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