California Banning the sale of Gas Powered Automobiles

[Devildoc]

Me, I want a Ram 4500/5500 with a Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel. I want thick, black exhaust smoke, looking like the ground version of the ol' F-4 Phantom.

 

[RackMaster]

Me, I want a Ram 4500/5500 with a Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel. I want thick, black exhaust smoke, looking like the ground version of the ol' F-4 Phantom.

I have been thinking of looking at gov auctions. They're the only ones with all the eco crap factory deleted.

 

[TLDR20]

My neighbor hates her Tesla, she says customer service and quality sucks.

Cool. About 50% of my coworkers have varying ones from the 3 to the X, and all my in laws have them. All positives from them.

They are not luxury cars though. If that is what people think they are getting I can see being upset.

Me, I want a Ram 4500/5500 with a Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel. I want thick, black exhaust smoke, looking like the ground version of the ol' F-4 Phantom.

I got rid of my diesel Audi in October. I miss it.

 

[ThunderHorse]

Toyota abandons long-range EV plans to focus on hydrogen fuel cells - report

“ Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz told Automotive News the Japanese car maker has conceded that battery-powered electric vehicles are only viable in specific and limited applications, following two decades of attempting to make a long-range pure-electric vehicle a reality.

"In short-range vehicles that take you that extra mile, from the office to the train, or home to the train, as well as being used on large campuses,” Lentz said, “but for long-range travel primary vehicles, we feel there are better alternatives, such as hybrids and plug-in hybrids, and tomorrow with fuel cells.”"

Toyota is trying to soft land people while they reiterate commitment to other technologies.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell tech was ready to go in the early 2000s, even had Shell as part of the Hiwire project to build infrastructure...then guess what? The green lobby came.

 

[RackMaster]

Hydrogen Fuel Cell tech was ready to go in the early 2000s, even had Shell as part of the Hiwire project to build infrastructure...then guess what? The green lobby came.

And there's no coincidence that China holds the most materials needed to build batteries and battery manufacturing facilities. At the same time, the majority of politicians and influencers behind the green shift; are connected to the CCP or are just flat out Communists. Trudeau and his ilk are a perfect example. I'm all for saving the environment but it shouldn't be at the expense of our society.

 

[Dame]

So, I THINK this says California may be adding to the Global Warming problem by banning combustion engines.
Pollution Paradox: How Cleaning Up Smog Drives Ocean Warming

 

[ThunderHorse]

Chevron says bye!

Chevron relocating headquarters from California to Texas

 

[AWP]

Today I hopped into my wife's Tesla for a run to Sam's. Apparently, you can opt in to a Beta test of the self driving capability, BECAUSE THAT'S HOW WE DROVE TO SAM'S!!!!!!!

We only had one "moment". Approaching an intersection with two green lanes and the left turn lane had a flashing amber arrow. The car slowed down a little until it did the math and realized we were in the green lane. We made a right hand turn on a red and it waited for traffic to clear.

It used the blinkers, drove precisely at the speed limit, changed lanes without issue, it worked well.

But I didn't relax for a second and I don't trust it at all. I'm not a fan.

 

[Box]

Take me to Grandma's house Tesla...
Ready,
GO !

 

[AWP]

Take me to Grandma's house Tesla...
Ready,
GO !

And that's how it works. Pull up the map, plot the destination, then sit back and wait for the computer to kill you.

It won't park itself. Parking lots and driveways confuse the car. Caution tape put up in some areas in the aftermath of the recent hurricane caused the car to freak out according to my wife. I am not a fan of a self driving car.

 

[Devildoc]

Yesterday coming home from the Duke/NC State game, traffic in front of me was annoying me, so I put my Ford F-150 XLT into 4WD, drove through a ditch and through an empty lot, and shaved half an hour off my drive.

 

[ThunderHorse]

Today I hopped into my wife's Tesla for a run to Sam's. Apparently, you can opt in to a Beta test of the self driving capability, BECAUSE THAT'S HOW WE DROVE TO SAM'S!!!!!!!

We only had one "moment". Approaching an intersection with two green lanes and the left turn lane had a flashing amber arrow. The car slowed down a little until it did the math and realized we were in the green lane. We made a right hand turn on a red and it waited for traffic to clear.

It used the blinkers, drove precisely at the speed limit, changed lanes without issue, it worked well.

But I didn't relax for a second and I don't trust it at all. I'm not a fan.

So Newsom's CARB board added 65 cents to California's gasoline prices. Mind, Newsom got his ass kicked state wide with every position he had. Then the CARB board did that...this is how you get tarred and feathered. Actually when was the last time we had a good tar and feathering?

 

[Kaldak]

Actually when was the last time we had a good tar and feathering?

Hmm, who on this board to ask? Perhaps @Muppet has some thoughts?

 

[Muppet]

Hmm, who on this board to ask? Perhaps @Muppet has some thoughts?

I can name a few politicians that need the tar and feathers.

 

[Gunz]

And that's how it works. Pull up the map, plot the destination, then sit back and wait for the computer to kill you.

It won't park itself. Parking lots and driveways confuse the car. Caution tape put up in some areas in the aftermath of the recent hurricane caused the car to freak out according to my wife. I am not a fan of a self driving car.

You’re gonna need this, Mr Knievel

 

[Gunz]

So Newsom's CARB board added 65 cents to California's gasoline prices. Mind, Newsom got his ass kicked state wide with every position he had. Then the CARB board did that...

Newsom is why Commiefornians are fleeing to Texas. It’s a shame because they will eventually pollute the Lone Star State with their wacky nonsense.

 

[RackMaster]

I'm disappointed in all of you. No one brought up the potential for next level road head, thanks to self driving cars. Although if she's that good, the computer might think you're having a stroke and hit the brakes. Nevermind, that could be a great finisher move.

 

[Cookie_]

I'm disappointed in all of you. No one brought up the potential for next level road head, thanks to self driving cars. Although if she's that good, the computer might think you're having a stroke and hit the brakes. Nevermind, that could be a great finisher move.

Obviously won't link it here, but there are numerous people who's whole shtick for the adult content they make is that they film in Teslas on autopilot.

 

[Devildoc]

Newsom is why Commiefornians are fleeing to Texas. It’s a shame because they will eventually pollute the Lone Star State with their wacky nonsense.

Interestingly, a lot of the border states, which had been blue, went either purple or full red last week. Trump's campaign did a great job with Latinos, especially men. The cities combine for about a third of Texas's population, and they all vote blue and where I am certain 99% of transplanting liberals would land. If the GOP can keep focusing on Latinos, Texas should be safe for a good while.

 

[RackMaster]

Obviously won't link it here, but there are numerous people who's whole shtick for the adult content they make is that they film in Teslas on autopilot.

I may do some research later, for a friend. Of course.