I agree that the man is an idiot... but he’s not too far off from what’s correct here. Yes, the advancement of technology to aid a pilot is helpful but what has become dangerous is that they are now letting the computer take control away from the pilot, not just assisting the pilot when requested.

I think we are getting pretty close now to Tesla going full DeLorean. A lot of parallels with one man - perhaps genius, but with too much hubris - thinking he could outsmart the whole existing car industry. Thinking outside the box with things like gull-wing doors.

I don’t think you are the only one that feels unskilled/semi-skilled workers shouldn’t be paid so much, but I can offer you why I disagree:

I’m sure I’d call in sick too often and get fired...

They should study the Alberta model. When I used to live out there I thought it was brilliant. All things that can contain a drink (water bottles, milk jugs, beer cans, wine bottles, etc. etc.) have a deposit of $0.10.

I have found it a bit like other cars though where when you are thinking of them you notice them more, so it appears there are more of them than there actually are.

Clearly, you’ve never been to Montana over 20 years ago.

I’m not sure if you are getting the point, because you seem to be jumping back and forth between two arguments. On one hand you are saying that 90% of the drivers are those with 3 year leases on German cars and that only 10% would be comparing costs.

I would be, too! You have to remember that the Audi S5 is a much better car than the Toyota. Luxury cars will always demand luxury prices.

I think math is part of the reason we are Jalops. That and trying to get old rusted out piles of bolts to drive again.

When you pass someone or join the highway do you usually pull off to the side and come to a complete stop first? Usually I just accelerate from the speed I’m already at. For passing or joining the highway I would think the 40-80 mph acceleration would be more important than a 0-60 mph acceleration rate.

I absolutely agree with you if you are in a jurisdiction that is offering incentives and discounts. I’m in Ontario, Canada and our $14,000 CAD ($10,500 USD) incentive just disappeared. In the USA the federal tax credit has dropped from $7,500 USD to $3,750 now; and it halves again for the 2nd half of 2019.

I have no idea but if they are really that close I’m shocked. I thought EV would be a lot faster.

I don’t really mean cost savings though... I just mean how long does it take to cost the same as a gasoline car. I think cost is still a factor, that’s why there is a story about Tesla finally getting a car down to $35,000.

I’m talking about buying a new car, not used. In that 90,000 miles of “free” driving I was talking about you wouldn’t need a timing belt replacement, catalytic converter, radiator flushes, transmission fluid, etc.

It’s a neat idea, but you could also buy a top-trim Grand Touring Mazda3 for $10,000 less. Assuming 3 bucks a gallon and taking the city MPG of 27, that gets you at least 90,000 miles without a penny spent on fuel/electricity.

So maybe they weren’t ICE’ing...

Wow, saw the exterior and had no idea why you’d like it... Then I saw the interior and my heart grew three sizes.

It’s also why widespread electric cars aren’t going to happen for awhile.

Hopefully he’ll also care about the issues facing extraordinary Americans.