Had an all-electric FIAT 500E which we named “Qbert.” Loved the car, but it died on us three times, including in the middle of an intersection in front of a light-rail train that was approaching and (thankfully) coming to a scheduled stop. Invoked the law of lemons and ended up with an i3 REx.

Thank you.

Very well-written. Thank you.

1. Can you lift it?

I interned for Porsche R&D in Weissach the summer of 1997. While the other American intern got to analyze Excel files full of exhaust data, I worked in the “Finished Prototype Department,” basically the team of ~12 mechanics who would build and modify prototype, pre-production, and small volume production vehicles. It…

So $2/month in deferred maintenance costs? Pretty impressive.

Yup. This.

As much as I wish all these startups all the best, there is a looming SPAC-down.

Well-said.

Just a reminder that on average, the USPS mail van drives 21 miles each day at an average speed of 14 mph with ~500 stops (source: https://www.greatbusinessschools.org/usps-long-life-vehicle/)

Dealer: “OK, here’s your Canyonero.”

I was hoping it was a ‘90 or ‘91 Civic Si hatch.

Yeah, if builders can add air conditioners and electric dryers, a charging station is no problem. We used a new 120V outlet to charge our EVs, FWIW.

This.

This.

So much awesome. Please make this story into a movie.

Agreed. 

This. 

This. 

Well-said.