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  1. RSpanner

    Looks like it's headed to being official - $400 registration fee and $200 annual fee in Texas for EVs

    https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/odot-gas-tax-electric-vehicle-pay-per-mile/283-fad1a341-0550-4c70-aa93-bfe5ead3f4c4 https://www.myorego.org/how-it-works/
  2. RSpanner

    Climate Change Denial

    I know this is 2 years old, but staggering to me. >>>>NOVA | Arctic Sinkholes | Season 49 | Episode 1 | PBS
  3. RSpanner

    Counting Teslas while you drive?

    Tesla's seem to flock to the south side of Eugene, Oregon. A number of them are seen around the University of Oregon...kinda tells you the money that Mom and Dad have. A Telsa , then out of state tuition and fees on top of that...$40K +.Starting to turn into real money. Also quite a few in town...
  4. RSpanner

    Looks like it's headed to being official - $400 registration fee and $200 annual fee in Texas for EVs

    Oregon has an optional program where you pay as you go. I did not know about it until after I bought my M3. Too late for me, Telsa signed me up for 4 years on the regular program..kinda pissed me off. The pay as you go>Oregon Department of Transportation : OReGO: Oregon's Road Usage Charge...
  5. RSpanner

    Anti-Tesla protestors call for gradual dismantling of Giga Berlin: “expropriate, strike, loot

    https://www.teslarati.com/anti-tesla-protestors-against-giga-berlin-expropriate-strike-loot/#google_vignette
  6. RSpanner

    Climate Change / Global Warming Discussion

    Is concern about the natural environment a “luxury good”? According to one theoretical perspective, people in contemporary societies can afford to worry about protecting the planet’s natural environment only if their basic survival needs have been satisfied. A plausible foundation for such an...
  7. RSpanner

    What's the best Wh/mi you've seen?

    Sure, I could crawl around the neighborhood at 15 mph and get something like 207Wh/mi. or maybe less. Real every day including trips out of town.. 237Wh/mi. in 24,287 total miles.
  8. RSpanner

    OTHER EV’S SUCK

    Porsche,BMW,Rivian,Lucie...out of our price range, er, or what we want to spend. Not a lot of faith in Ford, Volvo, no NACS till 0225, and No to KIA..( Just our little bias) Model 3 checks all the boxes (less Musk)
  9. RSpanner

    Prediction, in Which Year Will New Electric Vehicle Sales Exceed 50% in the United States "Poll"

    Just watched 2025 Volvo EX30 Review Roundup: Great Little EV, But Not Perfect Not bad..after getting used to the screen. Read the NACS in 2025.. price!
  10. RSpanner

    Ford says owners can start using superchargers today (Feb 29)

    Will there be "tickets" for Mach-e's taking up two spaces?
  11. RSpanner

    Really getting annoyed at Tesla - delivery experience

    Yeah..we love driving our Tesla, but just won't be buying again. When the time comes it looks like there will be some good alternatives..and after NACS is omnipresent.
  12. RSpanner

    Rivian R3 Compact

    O God...the AMC Gremlin....uglier than...the Ford Edsel!
  13. RSpanner

    Rivian R3 Compact

    M2...another pie in the sky and we will see it in..what, 2030 or?
  14. RSpanner

    Repair Costs [for squeaky suspension noises]

    How much would you charge for me to swing by and have you look at my M3 control arms? Joking/not joking
  15. RSpanner

    From Y to Audi e-tron: a Comparison

    When the Q4e-tron gets 300,miles per charge( currently 236) and when they get the NACS (2025 maybe) And the price (which it never will) gets close to a Y, I might get one..maybe.
  16. RSpanner

    Buying a refreshed 2021-2022 Model S 35k miles vs 45k miles or a 2024 Model 3

    A Model 3..for $61K?????? As far as I know, a 2024 M3..With Everything added...would be $51K..and then the tax rebate..if you qualified would bring it to $44K what are you talking about?
  17. RSpanner

    Elon's views

    Evidently.....Mr.Musk said on X today ...he is not funding Tramp..I mean Trump or Biden.
  18. RSpanner

    Trump will end Biden's EV (tax credit) policies

    And yesterday..This>> Mr. Trump and his team are working to find additional major donors to shore up his finances as he heads into an expected general election against President Biden. Mr. Trump has praised Mr. Musk to allies and hopes to have a one-on-one meeting with the billionaire soon...
  19. RSpanner

    Mustang mach-e

    Except now they are making a concerted effort to role back not just the selling of EV's, but the infrastructure. This> is the attitude of many many dealers> "I have a background in automotive sales and know that sales is the transfer of emotion. If dealers are not excited about selling electric...
  20. RSpanner

    Mustang mach-e

    Dealers in the US have been voicing their opinion as of late on EV's and it is not positive. https://insideevs.com/news/706308/ev-dealer-biden-slowdown-2023/?fbclid=IwAR16b7nZC88n3Toe4rUEQdR2a6A6gKc5bI2L1DAsqFuQGICmbWhxE_jDmD8
  21. RSpanner

    From Y to Audi e-tron: a Comparison

    the Audi dealer in my town has 8... Q4 e-trons. 236 miles per charge, 295 hp, yes awd, and yes very nice inside and out. Loved all the Audi's we had..1989 90s, 2003 TT, 2012 TT,2014 Q5, 2017 TTS...lots of fun. But for an EV...with a starting price ( at our dealer ) of $63, 905 for the least...
  22. RSpanner

    Rivian R2 Starts At $47,000 With 330-Mile Range, Tesla NACS Plug: Leaked Info

    https://insideevs.com/news/711206/rivian-r2-specs-leak/ And a 2 year wait. When your retired, and your days numbered..o well.
  23. RSpanner

    Supercharger rates for Summer ‘24

    Since 98% percent of our charging is done at home, I am more concerned with rate hikes on that level. I also have no mouth to complain as our current rate is 10 cents per kilowatt hour. Our local Not for profit company, Eugene Water and Electric board just posted the rate increase for 2024...
  24. RSpanner

    Help me decide on my next tires! (Michelin Cross Climate, Sport Pilot AS, Continental ExtremeContact DWS)

    I also have the Nokian WRG4's...which have been great. Right now they have 23K miles on them..thought I could get more...and I think in 6 month or so I will need new tires. How many miles on yours?
  25. RSpanner

    Failed (2nd) battery 700 miles out of warranty.

    Were there early indications or issues you mentioned in your opening paragraph?
  26. RSpanner

    Hips...Easier to get in and out of a Model Y than a Model 3/

    OK! Trade straight across one of your Y's for my Model 3 (kidding)
  27. RSpanner

    Las Vegas to Grand Canyon - ABRP vs Tesla Trip Planner

    I found that it is 107 miles to Kingman, and then 172 miles to the GC. Should not be a problem...
  28. RSpanner

    Hips...Easier to get in and out of a Model Y than a Model 3/

    Yeah, I used to run a 4:06 mile 50 years ago...but now I am constantly pinching nerves and my left hip feels like it is out of joint ( it is not ) need some easier ingress and exit. Of course, our 2021 Model 3, awd, with 24K is worth maybe half of the original price. Wonder if I can wait until...
  29. RSpanner

    Hips...Easier to get in and out of a Model Y than a Model 3/

    Just started having issues with mainly getting out of our Model 3. Did some stupid things involving a 10' ladder and cutting branches with a chain saw...looks like the damage is not going away. Age is the factor. Anyone ?
  30. RSpanner

    Climate Change / Global Warming Discussion

    I think that now, a lot of the angry crowd just look for "facts" that their biased media sources throw around..to confirm what they believe. No need for them to get into the squishy science or history.
  31. RSpanner

    Climate Change / Global Warming Discussion

    No, just a person who had a negative attitude toward EV's and I was trying to show the advantages..it drifted into Climate Change.. At that point I just walked away.
  32. RSpanner

    Climate Change / Global Warming Discussion

    Sorry, but I just wanted to say I talked to a person yesterday who thinks there is no such thing as climate change. I guess I am in shock.
  33. RSpanner

    When you bought your first Tesla?

    Yeah..I had Not driven any EV's when we took the VW id.4 for a test ride. Later, after driving my friends Model 3..I saw a vast difference..on how difficult the VW tech was, how it handled (although I have driven worse) but did like the size and maybe the seat height. Then, when into the M3..had...
  34. RSpanner

    When you bought your first Tesla?

    A number of months before we bought our 2021 Model 3 LR. AWD...my friend and neighbor was kind enough to let me drive his 2018 Model 3. I then rode around with him a lot ( we had a coffee day once a week) and I learned a lot about Tesla company and vehicles. I was lucky. If I had not had that...
  35. RSpanner

    Range Loss Over Time, What Can Be Expected, Efficiency, How to Maintain Battery Health

    Damn...I have been trying to keep it at %60...
  36. RSpanner

    I continue to be amazed at the hatred for EVs

    I honk but continue to keep any anger to the minimum. Not worth the trouble and these days....anything could happen. I try to mark it up to Envy by those still pumping gas.
  37. RSpanner

    I continue to be amazed at the hatred for EVs

    mort par la flamme
  38. RSpanner

    I continue to be amazed at the hatred for EVs

    I have no idea why people drive the way they do..what motivates them...but dangerously cutting in front of me for no reason...I can only assume Tesla Hate. There are Tesla's being set on fire nearly everyday in California..it's a thing.
  39. RSpanner

    I continue to be amazed at the hatred for EVs

    Another day, another ICE SUV cuts in front of me on the highway when there was just 1 car length in front of me. Inner city highway, 65 mph speeds. I had to slam on the brakes...this is almost a daily happening.
  40. RSpanner

    How do I know if my battery is NCA or NCM?

    Thanks. My Swedish relatives are probably cringing at my lack of knowledge, Eric Swenson
  41. RSpanner

    How do I know if my battery is NCA or NCM?

    How about the same model 3, lr awd, but 2021?
  42. RSpanner

    What Percent is Your Tesla Charged to While at Home?

    hate to ask, but is a 2021 Model 3 Long range ,awd NMC or NCA? New in Sept.4, 2021..
  43. RSpanner

    Tesla Alternative?

    Ionic 5 ..after they start installing the NACS...or for more $$$, the ionic 5N
  44. RSpanner

    SLIDING SUNROOF

    Had a few Audi's years ago that had retractable moon roofs. Worked fine, hardly used them though. I do remember older cars with retractable "roofs" ..lots of problems. Tesla making cars with sliding roofs...would up them up to lots of problems..pun intended.
  45. RSpanner

    The Cybertruck is more expensive to supercharge than a Ford F-150 costs in gas

    All true. Most people do not know about the many different changes that are happening in the EV world. Battery Technology, including the building of recycle plants for batteries, different chemical make up (Sodium..some day and other types) Cost...also is coming down. It is the evolution of EV's...