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I have no intention of wrapping mine in anything but mud, dirt, and maybe some concrete splatter. I've wanted a capable electric truck to use as a truck. The only modification I intend is to add a rack. Either I will spend the cash for Tesla's version, or I will make my own. I've never been...

I'll choose the fine wonderfully abrasive Northwestern variety of mud found locally. thank you.

Which is heavier? The couple of grams of the second wiring harness, or the adapter that is required? The adapter is by far the heavier part.

The stop for refill versus recharge is important, too. Standing within inclement weather doing the safe thing and holding on to the fuel nozzle until it clicks is uncomfortable. There are great days where the weather is so enticing as to be outside, but even then, the fumes of the fuels still...

Oh. great. So, if something happens to a section of the wiring harness, the whole thing needs replaced?! So much for DIY laws.

The way I see it, design has always won, as long as the infrastructure is sufficient to allow utilization. The biggest drawback to all transportation is access to fuel. Currently EV's have advantage when the owner has direct access to electricity. Without the direct access, even a reliable...

How much would the diesel cost the environment in the same time? How much would the diesel back up traffic because it was taking up two lanes trying to pass at 3 mph faster than the truck it was passing? How would the diesel handle the severe down hill grades with glowing red brake drums because...

I've already made my position well known. I have a rack on my F250 and an 8' bed. The rack is very handy for materials that are longer than 8' too.

This is a nice compromise for the lack of length. The CT is supposed to be longer than the other trucks, but a rack makes the difference even more stark.

He does talk too much and says little. I'm not impressed with the Chevy for a couple of reasons. The weight is massive for less than 3/4 ton. The 400 mile range is fine, but with all of the caveats it indicates a disbelief in actually making that range even unloaded and being extremely careful...

Never going to admit to seeing anything else. Just the cybertruck accessory.

I watched Ellie in space's video. As soon as I saw the rack I was measuring in my mind, looking for the mounting points and assessing whether I could weld a stainless version in my shop. I was imagining how round stock would look too. Punched and dimpled gussets instead of the grating along the...

I am expecting the RV manufacturers to start knocking on the door soon. Converting a 300 mile variant into a luxury motorhome just seems like a natural progression. Once the markets gets a taste of the cost per mile, Tesla will be inundated.

This! This is a great lead in to why as a smaller vehicle you look both ways before crossing tracks and never stop on the tracks even at a stop light. Also, regarding tractor/trailers (semi), give them wide berth and make sure they see you. Even a super safe Tesla will be a pancake of blood...

Thank you for clarifying. I used what I was taught was the correct descriptive term.

Yes, your understanding is almost correct. Where we disconnected is the intent of the word "stall". What I had hoped you would understand is that stall does not equal die. When a electric motor stalls, it is still working against the load and inertia. When a diesel stalls it dies and you have...

Are you sure you read my response? My point was about the electric drive not the diesel.

As a lab tech I have a singular issue with the last statement. I understand your point that "near infinite" is a stupid catch phrase. But, The railroad system may disagree with you. The persistence of an electric motor's torque is why our rail system uses diesel over electric. The diesel...

There is also the Hot springs hotel just outside of Union. It is still in the process of upgrades by a new owner and management. But, they have a theater, bar, and lodging... and it has been on the "Most haunted" list for quite a while being an historic sanitarium/hospital/therapeutic hot...

Let me know when you go. Maybe I'll come down from the Blue mountains and compare with you. I driven most of the Oregon coast down to Northern California, but only glimpsed the California coast as a kid.