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[Matt R.]

Oh, here we go.

[Victoria Watcher]

Lemonade is pretty cutting edge. Tech and AI forward.

But not profitable. We shall see.

[m3m]

Lemonade is actually a kinda interesting experiment. But it takes a very “special” insurance company to consistently run at a loss. Not sure I’d have confidence on them paying out a major claim.

And they don’t have the backing of the government like our very “special” ICBC

[Victoria Watcher]

BC Hydro is installing eight new fast charging level-three ports at Saanich’s Pearkes Recreation Centre (3100 Tillicum Rd.) starting this month.

Construction will take place in two phases over five weeks, from Jan. 19 to Feb. 20. Pedestrian access to the recreation centre and Tillicum Centre will be maintained throughout the project.

The first phase, running until Jan. 22, involves excavation and installation of underground ducts on Bodega and Arena roads. Bodega will be closed between Ker Avenue and Arena Road. Sidewalks and bike lanes on Bodega and Arena roads will be closed. Single-lane alternating traffic will be in place on Arena Road.

Read more at: https://vicnews.com/...kes-rec-centre/

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 22 January 2026 - 07:18 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Musk expects Europe, China to approve Tesla's Full Self-Driving system soon

 

https://www.reuters....nth-2026-01-22/

 

 

 

 

Tesla Inc. shed by far most new-car buyers in California last year, showing how the electric vehicle maker is losing ground in one of the world’s largest EV markets.

 

The company accounted for 9.9% of all vehicles registered in the state last year, down from 11.6% in 2024, according to Experian data published by the California New Car Dealers Association. The drop was more than three times that of Stellantis NV’s Dodge brand, leaving Tesla as the No. 3 auto brand in the state in 2025, after trailing only Toyota Motor Corp.’s namesake unit the prior year.

 

https://www.ttnews.c...ket-share-calif

 

 

Still, Tesla’s most popular models remained among the state’s top-selling vehicles. The Model Y SUV remained the best-selling EV in the state and was the No. 1 light truck of any type. Tesla’s Model 3 sedan was the state’s second-best selling passenger car, trailing the Toyota Camry.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 22 January 2026 - 08:08 PM.

[LJ]

Over 8000 lawsuits in the US now ongoing or pending regarding accidents caused by Tesla's FSD.

 

A jury in Florida just awarded a victims family $245M.

 

Good thing they don't have ICBC there, a family of a victim in Vancouver who was killed by an uninsured motorist was awarded the princely sum of $40K.

[Victoria Watcher]

Over 8000 lawsuits in the US now ongoing or pending regarding accidents caused by Tesla's FSD.

 

Not accurate at all.

[LJ]

Not accurate at all.

Has to be, it was on the CBS news.

[Victoria Watcher]

A jury in Florida just awarded a victims family $245M.

 

This is under appeal, of course.

[Victoria Watcher]

Has to be, it was on the CBS news.

 

 

Based on recent reports, including coverage by CBS affiliates and other news outlets as of January 2026, the figure of 8,000+ relates primarily to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation into potential traffic violations involving Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, rather than 8,000 individual lawsuits. 

[LJ]

You got too much time on your hands.

[Victoria Watcher]

If all insurance providers give the 50% break Lemonade is, US Tesla drivers will save about $3.25B per year.

[Mike K.]

Toronto Transit cancelled its plans for BYD EV buses due to parts shortages.

What’s clear is that from early on, there were signs of quality issues with BYD’s buses in Canada.

“A big problem the TTC had when they were running the BYD buses was getting parts,” said Steve Munro, a Toronto transit watcher and blogger. “BYD didn’t have the whole supply chain that you’d expect anybody in the automotive industry would have to service people who own their product.”

- https://www.theglobe...ada-was-a-bust/


So far, that’s two failures for Chinese buses in Canada, the other being BC’s woes with Vicinity buses that leak.

[dasmo]

You can’t just import these products. They require an entire network of service and parts. Same with electric bikes.

[Victoria Watcher]

You can’t just import these products. They require an entire network of service and parts. Same with electric bikes.

 

People bring in those tiny right-hand-drive Japanese trucks.  They seem to find a way to service them.  

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 23 January 2026 - 09:17 AM.

[dasmo]

People bring in those tiny right-hand-drive Japanese trucks.  They seem to find a way to service them.  

Regular mechanics can service those. Probably jam in, make or salvage parts for them. Probably yourself even. An electric car? Good luck fixing the failed battery controller or AI chip yourself. Try finding someone to trouble shoot the controller PCB. Or the failed touch screen etc etc....

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[Victoria Watcher]

Regular mechanics can service those. Probably jam in, make or salvage parts for them. Probably yourself even. An electric car? Good luck fixing the failed battery controller or AI chip yourself. Try finding someone to trouble shoot the controller PCB. Or the failed touch screen etc etc....

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It's all ball bearings these days, no?

https://youtu.be/SjJ...03QQR4Z6tMU7y8S

 

 

 

Sounds like dasmo needs a refresher course.    

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 23 January 2026 - 09:44 AM.

[dasmo]

I think you need a beginner course on product design. 

There are already JDM service networks and shops that service them. 

[dasmo]

Oh, and I loved Fletch movies. 

[dasmo]

Here is a youtube talking head to start your course.... https://youtu.be/3Uo...xB6SJcbf_XXJdqh