This certainly wasn’t the most interesting thought experiment but I did learn some things; I wasn’t aware that the Defender was available as a hybrid, and I didn’t realize that a hybrid Cayenne was actually somewhat reasonably priced (for a luxury SUV).

There are almost 500 flights every day between Boston and NYC. Those flights take about an hour and 15 minutes of flight to cover just under 200 miles. Those flights take place despite the fact that there’s a train that goes that same route - and it’s the fastest train in the country. That train takes a minimum of 3…

In some markets, a 10 seat plane would be just fine. I think the bigger issue is the charging time if the plane has to be turned-around quickly, which it would be if the economics are going to work. I’m not saying there aren’t real-world problems with this shift but my main point is that the article really dumps on…

Apparently they do have additional reserves, though I haven’t read anything about how much that is, or if it would meet those requirements.

This article is very negative, but electric plane makers are saying they have 250 miles of range now. 80% or more of all flights are “short haul” and if electric planes can replace that, it’d be a big step in the right direction. One airline in Alaska has already committed to go electric which makes sense because they…

The bags in the pic look like FoodSaver bags that I think are reusable, though I think they need to be cut down so you lose a little space each time you use them. I use Waring bags and they’re definitely reusable and have a ziploc style seal so they don’t need to be cut open.

Yeah nobody is “swooping in” and buying Tesla or its charging network - not with the current valuation. The way I see it happening is that, after the stock goes down another 50% in the next year, Musk will be replaced by the current COO. The stock will rebound on the news that a grown-up is now in charge, and maybe…

Malted milk bulls - that would be where the malted milk balls come from.

Stocks are always overvalued because the price someone paid for it is higher than anyone else thought it was worth.

Live by the sword, die by the sword. Tesla stock has always been valued based on the perception of Musk’s genius, which is seriously tarnished by his ego at this point.

No, what I said was that they have clearly shifted the Prius to a younger demographic and in doing so, potentially alienating a customer base that has been cultivated over decades and is very loyal. Some may still be and this car may fit for them. But it’s unclear whether this will be as popular with “the youth” as it…

I think this is exactly right. People have realized that either he isn’t the genius that everyone thought he was, or that his craziness is now greater than his genius. Either way, he’s really fucked. I see this playing out this way; by the end of next year, he’ll be removed as CEO of Tesla but he’ll claim it’s to…

It’s a great looking car. And probably still fine for 2nd car type families and such.

Floating eggs being bad is a myth.

It seems great on paper, but I talked to a delivery driver who had one the other day and he was decidedly unimpressed. He didn’t have anything specific to complain about, he just didn’t really think it was anything to get excited about either. At the end of the day, it’s still just a delivery truck.

How is Hotdog on a Stick even still around?

Yes, there’s a definite demographic for “practical parents buy practical car for kids that they don’t mind driving” so that could be a good market.

“The aggressive styling is one sign that Toyota is aiming the new Prius straight at younger buyers.”

Seems like pretty thin reasoning, but I guess I can’t argue with the results; the market didn’t seem to like the NSX and so it is no more.

Hybrid! V6! 600+ HP! ~3 second 0-60! Flying buttress!