I am not a tech. That said, it's my understanding that those switches are hooked into the computer network in a late model car. So it's merely another input for the computer instead of directly controlling whatever it's controlling. That way the windows can do things like not crush a child's head using a few lines of…

In some cases, even the window buttons go through the car’s digital network to reach the window motor. It can mean fewer wires in the door hinge, and more automation like when Tesla lets you lower the windows a crack from an app.

Pretty good analysis. If this were half the price, I’d likely be on the NP side. Having owned several 2.2L/2.5L cars (I still currently own two), and having owned an ‘89 Voyager, I have a lot of positive feelings for this van. But we turbo Mopar people are a notoriously cheap bunch, and I think it’s going to be hard…

We bought a 1.8s hatch for 11k in 2010. It’s still standing strong at 240000km after one tranny replacement (350$@ local scrap yard) and one brand new stainless exhaust line (we did that, of course we love it). We’re keeping it as a low consumption options since at 1.60$ cdn for a litre or gas around here; it’s all…

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Not that it matters but just as an FYI, Raph is based out of New York.
The article isn’t about a need for gas, it’s about how O & G companies are trying everything they can to make their product as approachable as possible.

Would it be possible to put in a modern aftermarket FI system into this?

Amazon is a massive crap shoot. Sometimes, as a non mechanic, they can have legit parts at a good price. But, you have to double check with the actual manufacturer of the part to see if it’s the right one, Amazon’s part selector is unreliable to put it kindly.

Attempted smartass joke would be more accurate, I guess.

It was a sarcastic joke, but I knew the way I worded it left it open to interpretation, I just couldn’t think of a better way to word it.

In the farm country in my state, many farmers have wind power. Big, giant, wind power. And solar panels.

the big difference is what’s needed to improve infrastructure. for electricity it’s simply a matter of improving the sources for the local grid. it’s also the big long term environmental benefit to EVs. If you were tasked with improving the environmental impact of ICE vehicles the best you could do is

It’s not even the industry, it’s an entire economical system that forces us into a bunch of behaviors that we know cannot end well. And we cannot seem to even imagine breaking free. (I am fully aware that no one is in charge of or created the modern global economy, there is no cabal, but that just seems to make us…

But you also need to face the facts that 80+ percent of the population doesn’t live out in the wheat fields, corn fields or dairy country.

I remain uncertain of whether the quotes concerned Natural Gas or Gasoline. But we still need to begin replacing fossil fuels.

*looks at username*

Raph and facts never go together. Are you new here?

range is going to be a non-issue eventually. battery density is improving with every year and range along with it. I would not be surprised if we see a car with a 1000 mile range option for sale within the next 5 years.

similarly electrical infrastructure needs to change and has been with the push for renewables. Wind…

Wheat country is actually a pretty good supplier of all that needed green energy. Smart farmers would be building in free charging in exchange for windmill placement. Put in a few batteries and poof, your fuel bills just disappeared.

I always thought responsibility for gas production was best determined by “whoever smelt it, dealt it”.