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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #25 on: November 22, 2019, 02:19:40 PM »
Am I correct in my recollection that American electric vehicles do not have a common charging interface and therefore cannot use any electric charging station?

No standardized plug and no standardized power settings.  Like others have said, the Tesla comes with several adapter pieces.   The onboard software controls how quickly the car charges.

I have a Model 3.  I can charge it with 120v wall outlet at about 4 miles of range per hour, or with the dedicated charger at about 40 miles/hr, or a Supercharger at ludicrous speed.  I haven't tried charging at other manufacturer's chargers, so I can't guarantee it will work.
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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #26 on: November 22, 2019, 03:11:11 PM »
My model 3 will smoke any of those hot rods.

It may well but it will never, not in this life or the next, be anywhere close to as cool as a chopped '32 coupe running a blown 454.
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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #27 on: November 22, 2019, 03:14:48 PM »
I wonder if Tesla will produce a version with loudspeakers on the outside and an MP3 player connected to the throttle to make "vroom-vroom" noises.
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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #28 on: November 22, 2019, 04:31:11 PM »
I wonder if Tesla will produce a version with loudspeakers on the outside and an MP3 player connected to the throttle to make "vroom-vroom" noises.


I remember a short story in an SF anthology from quite a few years ago.  World is decades into resource depletion scarcity and poverty.  Most people, if they drive, might have a "plywood and plastic austerity beetle".  One guy, to spite his despised neighbor, has an old behemoth land yacht of a car, that he ostentatiously leaves running as he goes in for his daily paper and coffee.   "Go ahead and report it.  The EPA loves my car!"

In the last scene, the owner, in the privacy of his garage, starts in on his nightly 2 hour hand cranking of the spring that powers the thing, and contemplates putting a bit more rumble in the sound output.
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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #29 on: November 22, 2019, 05:27:38 PM »
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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #30 on: November 22, 2019, 07:27:56 PM »
My elecric company's FAQ on the matter.   All I wanted to know was approximately how much it cost to to recharge a typical pasenger car.  Ballparkey number.  (Household electricity hereabouts is $0.14/kWh for my low-use apartment residence, including all taxes and other charges):

https://www.xcelenergy.com/energy_portfolio/innovation/electric_vehicles?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxeTGkIf_5QIVwh6tBh0mwwwKEAAYASAAEgKA4_D_BwE

Their PDF of a relative cost analysis:

https://www.xcelenergy.com/staticfiles/xe/PDF/18-05-411_CO_EV_Graphic_TimeOfUse_P02.pdf

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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #31 on: November 23, 2019, 01:47:19 AM »
My model 3 will smoke any of those hot rods.

You have the Performance Model?  How do you like it?

I'm strongly considering a just off lease EV to replace one of my households 3 ICE cars when we're do for a new one.  We should be looking in 3(ish) years.  A Model 3 or Model Y are kinda at the top of that list.

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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #32 on: November 23, 2019, 09:34:17 AM »
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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #33 on: November 23, 2019, 09:46:43 AM »
You have the Performance Model?  How do you like it?

I'm strongly considering a just off lease EV to replace one of my households 3 ICE cars when we're do for a new one.  We should be looking in 3(ish) years.  A Model 3 or Model Y are kinda at the top of that list.

We have the long range dual motor version.  It isn't the performance trim, but it is really quick. 

I like it quite a bit.  My biggest gripes are about the cruise control and "autopilot."  I don't like the logic on either of those systems.

As for daily driving issues, there aren't any.  It is comfy, quiet, and performs well. 
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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #34 on: November 23, 2019, 10:02:54 AM »

I like it quite a bit.  My biggest gripes are about the cruise control and "autopilot."  I don't like the logic on either of those systems.


Yeah, but what do you know about autopilots?  >:D
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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #35 on: November 23, 2019, 10:13:49 AM »
We have the long range dual motor version.  It isn't the performance trim, but it is really quick. 

I like it quite a bit.  My biggest gripes are about the cruise control and "autopilot."  I don't like the logic on either of those systems.

As for daily driving issues, there aren't any.  It is comfy, quiet, and performs well. 

That's actually really useful feedback.  Because when you are looking at them Autopilot is like a $7000 option.  It's bundled with some other stuff though.  I gotta look and see what else it comes with.  Thanks.

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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #36 on: November 23, 2019, 10:34:42 AM »
That's actually really useful feedback.  Because when you are looking at them Autopilot is like a $7000 option.  It's bundled with some other stuff though.  I gotta look and see what else it comes with.  Thanks.

The autopilot is just software, so you cam always buy that later, if you want.  Of course, it will cost more then.
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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #37 on: November 23, 2019, 10:37:47 AM »
Looks like something out of a low budget 70s sci fi TV show
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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #38 on: November 23, 2019, 12:19:35 PM »
Meh .... I still prefer the Knight Industries Two Thousand.
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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #39 on: November 24, 2019, 03:40:16 AM »
        Looks a wee bit radar-stealthy,no?   =D

        

        

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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #40 on: November 24, 2019, 07:56:12 PM »
I remember a short story in an SF anthology from quite a few years ago.  World is decades into resource depletion scarcity and poverty.  Most people, if they drive, might have a "plywood and plastic austerity beetle".  One guy, to spite his despised neighbor, has an old behemoth land yacht of a car, that he ostentatiously leaves running as he goes in for his daily paper and coffee.   "Go ahead and report it.  The EPA loves my car!"

In the last scene, the owner, in the privacy of his garage, starts in on his nightly 2 hour hand cranking of the spring that powers the thing, and contemplates putting a bit more rumble in the sound output.

Found it!  Full story available on the Interwebz:  Speed of the Cheetah, Roar of the Lion
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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #41 on: November 24, 2019, 10:25:25 PM »
Found it!  Full story available on the Interwebz:  Speed of the Cheetah, Roar of the Lion

Thank you!  I also really enjoyed your description of the windup car story, then couldn't even remember what thread it was in.  I will enjoy reading it even if I know how it ends :)
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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #42 on: November 24, 2019, 10:36:07 PM »
Looks like something out of a low budget 70s sci fi TV show
I was thinking 80's post-nuclear war show. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075909/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_19
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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #43 on: November 25, 2019, 12:13:20 AM »
"DAMNATION ALLEY". Love that great sf classic !   Saw it in the theater and have the DVD!  Wonderful adventure --- killer cockroaches and all!!!!!! [tinfoil] [popcorn] [popcorn] ....  :rofl:
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« Reply #44 on: November 25, 2019, 08:17:56 PM »

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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #45 on: November 25, 2019, 11:06:15 PM »
I wonder if Tesla will produce a version with loudspeakers on the outside and an MP3 player connected to the throttle to make "vroom-vroom" noises.


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« Reply #46 on: November 26, 2019, 07:32:11 AM »
Someone online has pointed out the very distinct similarity between the Tesla truck and the police cars in Blade Runner...
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Re: The Tesla cybertruck
« Reply #47 on: November 26, 2019, 08:57:25 AM »
Thank you!  I also really enjoyed your description of the windup car story, then couldn't even remember what thread it was in.  I will enjoy reading it even if I know how it ends :)

And reading over the story, I see that I got the gist, but many details are wrong.  I'd make a good blurb writer.
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« Reply #48 on: November 28, 2019, 02:37:50 AM »
There was no problem with your blurb.  Besides, too many details tend to smother the point.  Heh.  So look who's talking here. Me.  Heh.

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« Reply #49 on: November 29, 2019, 04:40:33 PM »
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