I’m curious if these devices restrict/modify exhaust flow to such an extent that the car actually becomes 40 watts less efficient.

For anyone who thinks my sarcasm is not warranted, here is some perspective:

On a passenger car, this seems like more trouble than its worth. 40 watts is a tiny fraction of the output of a typical alternator (>1,000 W)

I'm ok if they want to raise the gas tax accordingly as well.  Even better index it to average fuel economy and inflation so we never have to talk about it again

The fairest way would be to abolish the taxes for both, and setup a toll system for all of America’s major highways and freeways. You want to use the road, you pay for it. Then it doesn’t matter what you’re driving, everyone pays the same amount for the same benefit of use.

I’m not suggesting we do this however. It…

The gas tax hasn’t been raised since the early 90s. Hybrids getting 40-50mpg pay substantially less than traditional gas cars. I hear no one ever ask those to pay more.

Seems crazy to pay to have it thrown away rather than sell it to some rally nerd. 

Yup, the navigation in my Tesla is awesome and feels designed in 2025. It also helps that the entire tech stack in the car is OTA updated on a regular basis, at least monthly.

The same thing could be said about large SUVs, crossovers, and vans. Whenever I see a behemoth on the road like a Suburban, Grand Wagoneer, or full-size crew cab, they almost always have only one person in the vehicle, despite having space for 6-9 people. People buy them for those few times a year they have a large…

dont forget having to go outa your way EVERY SINGLE WEEK to get gas... sometimes at the most inconvenient times too.

You’re going to shit your pants when you learn what rental cars are.

Yes. I suspect he's not being completely honest about what he wanted from Tesla.

My thoughts as well.

I suspect that by "trade" what he really meant was buy back. 

I hate Nazi Musk as much as the next dude, and I dislike CyberTurds plenty, but people suck if they thinking harassing a person over their purchase is even remotely close to acceptable. He wanted attention, clearly, but any hate he gets should be limited to his ostentatious choices, not his barely tenable association…

It’s not even about longevity, it was something, and I am probably wrong/misremembering what I heard, that the EV motor is more efficient per watt the lower over all percentage of total motor capacity.  So like a 500hp motor is more efficient running at 50hp, 10% or max capacity, than a 100hp motor would be generating…

“to have just one SKU”

Down By The River, LLC. 

I didn’t tell you to buy one.