I’m sure Valmet is capable, I’m just saying outsourcing a main component like battery dev is a bottleneck no matter what. If Porsche had full control they could implement changes ASAP and expedite the process. 

He couldn’t splurge on a Sapphire?

This is why EV manufacturers who produce and engineer their own packs (like BYD) will succeed in the long-term. Outsourcing a key component to someone else is nothing but a bottleneck full of compromises; it’d be like if Porsche outsourced their flat-6. Valmet is fine enough, but they’re only really experienced in…

It wouldn’t look as good as an ICE. The proportions and massive interior space are only possible because it’s a dedicated EV

It’s def a styling choice, but tapered backs are mostly for aerodynamics to reduce drag and improve fuel economy.

People like to shit on the Aztek but it was ahead of its time and would probably kill it in the market today. People nowadays bend over backwards for anything that’s designed for camping or “the outdoor” lifestyle, and the Aztek is basically a tent on wheels.

This just look like a lesser trim with the less fancy center console. Hyundai splits up a lot of features per trim; my Ioniq 5 Limited has a completely different sliding console than just 1 trim down. I’m gonna guess the bench seat is for the base trim (like it is on trucks) or maybe even a dealer installed option

I don’t think that’s their intent. All they did was release some artsy fashion commercial and people assume it’s for the gays and bring out the pitchforks. I think that’s hilarious. But if that is the case, then I do think there could be a demographic and it’s not destined for failure.

That honestly just makes me want it more. It’s like the Cybertruck for liberals 😂 

The top and bottom rear grille lights up, look at the blue car in the main image

It’s growing on me. Rather quickly, actually. Mostly because I love how insecure it makes men feel. When Cadillac rebranded to cater to rapers and Football players it was OK but god forbid someone cater to gays and women? That’s punk AF if you ask me. Plus it’s better looking than the Celestiq and 1/4 the price. I…

You’re asking engineers to be designers, what do you expect lol

I disagree on the Ioniq 6. Everyone says it’s awkward but all I see is a modern day Saab 900 and that’s no bad thing.

As a project manager, if I tried to pull that with clients I’d be out on the street lol

150 rolls of duct tape to stop a speeding Lambo is pretty impressive... for duct tape lol.

If only roads were in a vacuum of darkness 😔

True, but doesn’t give them an excuse to be inefficient. For reference, the new massive Lucid Gravity is targeting 450mi with a 115kw pack and over 800hp with a weight around 6k lb. The Hummer SUV manages 100 miles less with double the battery size and 3k lb heavier.

Not necessarily. The goal should be reducing weight and improving aerodynamics in order to increase range - which leads to smaller/cheaper/lighter batteries. Look at the Ioniq 6, Lucid Sapphire or Aptera. GM is lazy in this aspect and is just throwing giant batteries to solve the issue.

I never understood the argument for 100% vision. I’ve heard people counter saying “humans are the best drivers and use 100% vision; it’s tested and works”. True, but humans also use other combined senses, and last I checked I can’t see in the dark or through a snow storm.

But the Hummer is heavy because it requires a 200+kwh pack in order to achieve decent efficiency. They could throw in the hummer’s 1000hp trimotor, but if they keep the current 100kwh pack then the Lyriq would barely manage 150mi. Throw in the Hummer’s same pack and you’re looking at a 10,000 lb Lyriq. It’s a classic c…