It’s the “few exceptions’ that are the biggest problem in terms of real world EV range and charge times. 20 degrees F is substantially worse than 32 degrees F in both regards.
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“Freezing” (32 degrees F) is hardly representative of “winter weather” in many parts of the US and the rest of the world. 10 degrees F would be a much more realistic metric, realizing that many EVs won’t charge at or below 0 degrees F.
The primary determining factor of oil and its distillate products (including gasoline) is the price of crude, which is determined in the open markets by futures traders in the global commodities markets. Anyone who somehow doubts this is urged to read a good book about how commodity markets work and the key function…
The primary determining factor of oil and its distillate products (including gasoline) is the price of crude, which is determined in the open markets by futures traders in the global commodities markets. Anyone who somehow doubts this is urged to read a good book about how commodity markets work and the key function…
My then wife to be had the identical car, but an automatic (vs. this car’s 5 speed manual). It remains the slowest vehicle I’ve ever driven on public roads. Once married we traded that for a 1999 Civic EX (CRX Si engine and front brakes) 5 speed manual. That Civic was a very fast car in comparison.
4 barrel carbs run on the primary circuit (smaller fist 2 barrel section) until more throttle is applied to activate the secondaries. Either way, an old school 340's fuel economy is horrible by modern standards.
Not bad; looks like you dialed in some oversteer on that. I did something similar with a Corolla from the same period, including gas struts/dampers and a fat rear ADDCO rear bar. Amazing difference in overall handling traits for very cheap money.
When buying something like, consider the replacement of all hoses, belts and fluids (including cooling system and transaxle) mandatory. The larger issue here is performance, or more precisely the lack thereof. This vehicle is lethargic by today’s entry level econobox standards.
My then wife to be had the very same car, though it was an automatic. It remains perhaps the slowest and most underpowered vehicle I’ve ever driven.
Real world range on these is poor, especially in colder temperatures. Then there’s the harsh reality of locating a recharging station and standing around for a relatively time period while the battery recharges. Most bikers don’t want to deal with that BS. For that matter, the same can be said for most car owners.
These cars were unsafe crap cans. I was just out of engineering school when these began gaining in “popularity.” A guy in the apartment building I was living in had a brand new one (red). I drove it and it felt third world throughout. The used 1980 Toyota Corolla I bought a couple years alter as a dedicated…
The cost of the necessary battery replacement will exceed the resale value of the vehicle itself 8 - 10 years from now. Why the major automotive publications continue to sidestep this major issue continues to baffle me.
Are you even serious? This race was broadcast worldwide, with the results being printed and aired at the same level. The race (before and after) was also widely covered on F1's own website. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/tags.analysis.3HkjTN75peeCOsSegCyOWi.html
Right, it’s all a big conspiracy and you’re the real subject matter expert on this. Get real.
Are modern standard cab, short bed 4X4 pickups “death traps?”
First gen 4 Runners, Jimmys, Broncos, etc. were all available with factory hardtop options. In colder climates such as the one I grew up in, they were common.
Because the original GMC Jimmy that this pays tribute too was a 2 door; original 1971 sales brochure here: https://jalopnik.com/arkansas-shop-builds-the-modern-gmc-jimmy-we-wish-we-co-1849673740
1971 GMC Jimmy sales brochure here. As you’ll see, a removable factory hardtop was optional. In colder climates such as the one I grew up, they pretty much all had the factory hardtop option. https://www.veikl.com/d/GMC-Jimmy-Brochure-1971-EN-47874/4
The originals also had just two doors: https://www.veikl.com/d/GMC-Jimmy-Brochure-1971-EN-47874/4
What do you think the original GMC Jimmy and Chevy Blazers were? Here’s a 1971 GMC Jimmy sales brochure for your reference: https://www.veikl.com/d/GMC-Jimmy-Brochure-1971-EN-47874/4