So much this. Bring back stellar outward visibility.

You’re right. That’s why Ford (and now GM, Rivian, Volvo/Polestar, Nissan, Mercedes, and Fisker) are switching to the Tesla NACS connector which is the key to the door to Tesla’s Supercharger network. Or maybe it’s the key to the UFC octagon.

Early samples data shows 80% or so at home, and 15-20% at work, with a small amount at public. Now that was largely pre-pandemic when the EV market was in a much different place.

There are laws against private companies on public land (not that I agree with them). Private land is another story.

In the Vin-brane.

Great review and pictures. Thank you. In addition, these two points stand out:

I really like this (and I’m a Jeep guy). Kudos for Toyota for the design while increasing outward visibility.

True. If I remember correctly, the Gladiator is a mix of Wrangler and RAM truck chassis. My brain was thinking of the Gladiator’s bed while typing “mini pickup.” One might argue that the bed is the perfect size for many of its customers.

We use a good 120V outlet to charge our BEV. Works great. Cars sit parked an awful lot. Pre-pandemic data showed parking time of 20+ hours/day (from the DOE).

Exactly this. Toyota painted themselves into a corner pretty good.

Rare earth minerals aren’t rare. Rather than exist on their own, they hang out with other mineral friends in nature.

As we all learned from our parents, what you say doesn’t matter. What you do, does.

Agreed, except what Toyota is saying they will do and what they are actually doing is not the same thing. Can’t blame them, but actions speak louder than words.

The Pacifica is pretty sweet compared to to its competitors, although some disagree.

Yeah - long-time Jeep owner here. I really wanted to love the new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, but am scratching my head a bit.

When is the Land Rover Range Rover Under/Over Do-Over version coming?

Completely agree. Want to be an idiot or endanger others? Fine, endanger yourself on your own time.

Compared to a Cobra kit car, this is safe and usable as can be.

“Suspected.” Now that sounds fact-based.

What a week here in town: first we had the Dukes of Hazzard-style 50 foot jump in a Lincoln over the stairs and now this.