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[MarkoJ]

I love the Rivian, perfect replacemnt for my Model S. My father has a newer Honda Ridgeline and I really like the smaller "city trucks."

 

My only concern coming from a 6yr, 200,000km+ bulletproof Tesla is trying something new. One of my clients had to get a new battery on his 5,000 km Taycan a few months ago and then this -> https://www.teslarat...-fires-coverup/

 

Then the Bolt. 

 

It would seem battery management isn't so simple. If the Rivian was a Tesla I would have a deposit down right now. Cybertruck just not feeling it. In the end I think I'll probably get a Model Y until more trucks hit the market. 

[Tom Braybrook]

I once had a whistle shaped like the oscar meyer weiner truck. 

...just took this down from the shelf and blew...nothing...!!

 

are you sure it was an oscar meyer wiener you were blowing ;-)

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[Victoria Watcher]

Won't see any Cybertrucks before then either.

 

Ford says F-150 Lightning production will not start until the summer, deliveries in September.

 

Sounds like the single and tri-motor Cybertruck might never appear, and they might be double and quad only.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 04 December 2021 - 06:23 AM.

[Mike K.]

The single never made any sense. It would be a truck you’d never be able to go camping in, if you have to haul stuff.

[LJ]

Tesla has come out with an kid size ATV, selling for $1900USD.

[Victoria Watcher]

A public EV coordinator would oversee implementation of a regional road map to increase EV adoption. On average, just under two per cent of vehicles registered in the region are electric, Harris said; in Oak Bay it’s about 2.7 per cent. Natural progression suggests it could hit 11 per cent by 2030, but the goal is 25 per cent.

CRD information shows 26 per cent of Oak Bay residents live in multi-unit buildings, which may not provide access to private EV chargers, one reason the regional district plans to focus on development of public EV infrastructure in the region.

https://www.vicnews....limate-change/#


Why does this have to be lead by government? Why can’t we just have private charging like we have private gas stations, car dealers and service centres?

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 05 December 2021 - 07:29 AM.

[Mike K.]

The point about service revenue is a valid one. The auto maintenance and repair industry is a huge part of the economy, and we’re seeing electrification impact this industry in multiple ways, including requiring significant specialization to work on the cars safely, and only have access to work on the cars if authorized by Big Brother who can remotely disable the vehicle if you try to monkey wrench around.

[Victoria Watcher]

Parts are one of the biggest revenue drivers for manufacturers and dealers. They have a long shelf life and it they have sufffient patents they can’t be replicated by non OEM companies. Lots of gravy on those markups.

So a tie rod end has limited value, but a specialized sensor or part containing that sensor integrated cab be huge profit.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 05 December 2021 - 09:32 AM.

[Mike K.]

But the issue is you can drive with a bad tie rod for a long time. You can’t drive with a bad sensor, so the sensors tend to be over-engineered to not fail so easily, or regularly. Maybe even not at all.

[Victoria Watcher]

The worst is when your tie rod sensor fails.

[Tom Braybrook]

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[Moderation]

The point about service revenue is a valid one. The auto maintenance and repair industry is a huge part of the economy, and we’re seeing electrification impact this industry in multiple ways, including requiring significant specialization to work on the cars safely, and only have access to work on the cars if authorized by Big Brother who can remotely disable the vehicle if you try to monkey wrench around.

 

Another Big Brother conspiracy theory. EV are no different than many other computer related components of current ICE cars that require you to take your car to the dealer to do the work with specially trained specialist. 

 

I hear the possible comment .....Yes but with EV they can shut down the car, like with over the air updates to the system. Big Brother conspiracy? 

[Mike K.]

Ok, so which mechanic shops in Victoria service broken Teslas. I’m not talking about replacing a window seal, I’m talking about fixing a drive train component.

[Victoria Watcher]

Teslas don’t break, for the most part. Ask Marko.

It’s like your fridge. That compressor motor is good for 12 years. Zero maintenance.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 05 December 2021 - 12:39 PM.

[sebberry]

Teslas don’t break, for the most part. Ask Marko.

 

'Rich Rebuilds' would like to have a word with you...

[Victoria Watcher]

'Rich Rebuilds' would like to have a word with you...

RRb made a reputation off old Teslas. Nearly nobody understands today’s Teslas are 10,000x apart. That’s how fast they innovate. 100x faster than legacy auto.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 05 December 2021 - 12:45 PM.

[Mike K.]

So why does Tesla need service centres?

[Mike K.]

Anyways, there must be 50 or 75 independent auto mechanic shops in Victoria.

Can we name five that service Teslas, to put the servicing conspiracy theory to rest? Just five.

[Victoria Watcher]

Jimmy’s Tesla Service
Bay Street Tesla
Gorge Tesla Motors
Olde Royal Oak Tesla Service and Upgrades
Langford Tesla Express

Serously though, I told you Teslas rarely fail.

Ask Marko.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 05 December 2021 - 12:58 PM.

[Mike K.]

So exactly zero, right?

Teslas fail all the time. That’s why they have two-to-four week wait lists for servicing broken Teslas at the Kitsilano Broken Tesla Service Centre in Vancouver.