Rivian is first with the R1T.
https://twitter.com/RJScaringe/statu...42808384233477
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Electric F150 is said to be 6 months behind this and the Cybertruck is an entire year behind schedule.
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Rivian is first with the R1T.
https://twitter.com/RJScaringe/statu...42808384233477
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Electric F150 is said to be 6 months behind this and the Cybertruck is an entire year behind schedule.
Very cool! Its no beauty queen, but infinitely better than the cybertruck.Quote:
Originally Posted by PurplePackage
Back and tail are clean AF and the red stripe sends retro future vibes. . Sides are super clean, maybe too clean from what we are used to seeing. I think it looks good on all sides except front. Nostrils are not sexy.Quote:
Originally Posted by gixxer72
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been following this one since the beginning ... dig most everything about it except the headlights although they're not as pronounced in white. my build came in at $71K. gulp.
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wait, the Cybertruck is an actual product in development? :spit:
The future of electric vehicles is so exciting.
We'll see who gets mine delivered first: Rivian R1t (in Forest Green), or the Cybertruck.
Sweet Honda RidgelineQuote:
Originally Posted by PurplePackage
I just didn’t want to be the first to say it lol but it def looks like a ridgeline. Yet a lot sharper and cleaner.Quote:
Originally Posted by xrocket21
In the electric world, you really should think before jumping in bed with the old guard of GM, Ford, Dodge. They're all behind in the tech and are making rushed to market mistakes:Quote:
Originally Posted by nhbubba
https://www.businessinsider.com/bolt...50-feet-2021-9
https://www.motortrend.com/news/ford...ssue-bricking/
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...way/ar-AALVhg7
Not really sure it's fair to single out the "old guard", it would be VERY easy to link critical articles of Tesla, Volvo, Kia, Volkswagen, etc, and trying to fairly quantify the issues with Tesla is nearly impossible because of the wild devotion to that brand. And in all fairness, this is new tech, anyone looking to get into the game this early should be going into it with a quasi "leap of faith" no?Quote:
Originally Posted by PurplePackage
Fill disclosure, we just parked a Mach-E in our driveway last week, what an amazing machine, absolutely love it, but it isn't without some glitches...
Oh, and I love what I see from the Rivian, the specs and how the platform can be customized, so cool.
I agree!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by sveesix
In the RC car world, the transition from nitro to brushless was a game changer.
Look at a Tesla Plaid, its a sedan, and runs a 1.99 60 foot. The future for sporty vehicles will go through the roof.
I hope the OEMs find a way to give performance oriented EVs some soul. Admittedly, I have only driven utilitarian/ecofriendly varieties that also happen to put down good numbers on paper. The lack of noise, smells, quirky powerbands, manual controls, etc really takes something away. A sub 6-second 0-60 launch in these vehicles feels inauthentic. Its the uncanny valley of driving experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by xrocket21
I hear what you're saying, the Mach-E has some engine noise piped through the speakers when I put it in "UNBRIDLED" mode, the noise is just as corny as the name... I wonder if they could finagle a manual transmission??Quote:
Originally Posted by Petorius
But, I have to say, while I wouldn't necessarily call it soulfull, the "driving experience' is pretty awesome, instant rush of acceleration and really solid handling. Also, the nearly silent ride is pretty enjoyable.
Didn’t we have this discussion already about books vs Kindles?
The performance of the electric vehicle I’ve been in so far make me yearn for results without the drama.
So lets not forget that in allll fairness, this isn't new tech. GM abandoned the electric car lead 20+ years ago and went and took back all 1100 EV1s they produced instead of continuing down the pathQuote:
Originally Posted by jeantarrou
https://web.archive.org/web/20040610....com/index.htm
Jeep 4XE Wrangler has the primary electric motor sandwiched between the engine and a ZF 8 Speed auto, with two sets of giant multiplate clutches for extra fun, no torque converter. When in electric mode, if you pay attention you can tell when the transmission shifts.Quote:
Originally Posted by nhbubba
still not a reality yet but Alpha has been getting some more attention this month ... love how the Wolf looks like an early 'Yota
https://youtu.be/VnshCBwi0E4
Crew and 4dr in the works as well.. .
https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/c...age-asset.jpeg
That thing is sweet looking.Quote:
Originally Posted by typeone
check out their other concepts, pretty cool stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by csmutty
https://www.alphamotorinc.com/
I really am hoping my next pickup can be electric. Not quite there when I bought my Colorado. 5 years away? That seems highly likely. Really a great segment that’s going to push the technology forward for the whole market. Everyone getting into electric will benefit from the R&D being done on pickups right now.
Why 5 years? Isn’t the cyber truck coming out in like 6-9 months? lmao. Oh wait.
Because I just bought a new truck 3 months ago. In 5 years or so I will buy another new truck. 5 years after that I will buy (yet again) another new truck. Pete and Repeat went to the pond, Pete fell in, who was left?Quote:
Originally Posted by tsorfas
Alpha's styling is on point!
lotsa JDM influenceQuote:
Originally Posted by Kurlon
I get the soul thing... kindaQuote:
Originally Posted by Petorius
Again, back to RC cars....
My nitro one needs a ton of maintenance, but you pull start it, the smell of nitro methane burns your nose, its loud as shit and revs to 35k rpm, its a little animal, it IS pretty cool..... but tops out at like 40 and barely pulls a wheelie.
My brushless one... Sure, you just plug it in, it makes no sound... but it is so fast it is essentially chassis limited. I can gear it until the vehicle literally wont go any faster without crashing. It will blow over with WOT. Whether you roll into it slow, or just punch it.
It can get to the point where at 75% throttle it gets floaty, and ever so slowly increasing the throttle it will simply blow over. It literally can go any faster. Were talking 75+ mph.
My point is that who needs soul in a car when it can accelerate fast enough to make you start to grey out a bit. That type of performance is soul in itself.
The performance is THAT different.
Im guessing youve never felt a 1.99 0-60....
I've been on Alpha's mailing list for quite a while. If their Ace PE ever comes into reality I can see myself owning one. Harkens back to the styling of the late 70s early 80s Japanese compacts but hopefully with the performance of the modern electric vehicle.
https://www.alphamotorinc.com/ace-performance-edition
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THAT is awesome! ^ If that's the future of trackdays, bring it on!
:beerbang: Very cool, been thinking about looking into a Mach-e, need to get in to test drive as the local dealers seem to have several on the lot. I wish they could have avoided using the Mustang name :mope: Enjoy & keep us updated on how you like it. Also, if you wouldn't mind sharing, how much was the total discount with Fed + State $$ ?Quote:
Originally Posted by jeantarrou
:plusone: Been following them since the beginning, love the styling, If they ever produce the coupe I will have one.....although that JAX is pretty F'in cool :shredder:Quote:
Originally Posted by tls25rs
Test drove a Mach E. It wasn't as fast as I would have hoped and it was quite small. Pretty bland as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by FriskyDingo
No F150 Lightening love? I’m thinking by 2024 my Silverado will be looking for a replacement and the bugs will be worked out.
An EV with a truck bed, seats 4, tows 5,000+lbs and a 250+ mi range seems to check my boxed. Towing anything more seems to be best suited for a commercial grade vehicle in my eyes. I’ve followed Rivian for a few years now and know a few friends with pre orders. I’m not sure I’d be ready to spend that much cheese on a vehicle that isn’t some sort of super car or a house.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...WZ6Z2ppSmR6LXo.
That looks like a 510 that actually fucks.Quote:
Originally Posted by tls25rs
its already slow:Quote:
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this is 0-60mph in 4.6
rivian truck is 3.0
These guys do conversions. Their VW conversions are $7,000 and up. If you really want an electric-only truck, this might be an option.
https://evwest.com/catalog/
https://www.evwest.com/catalog/index...81420d2e1dffcb
Toyota took it's head out of the sand and said its going to electrify ASAP
https://www.motortrend.com/news/toyo...undra-preview/
They have the tech in their plug ins. They just need to scale it up some. Should be cake for them to do from a technical standpoint.
Relevant link: https://www.motortrend.com/news/actu...s-head-of-r-d/
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Makes total sense and not something I would dismiss like some claims someone like Musk makes for example. I think the Insight beat them to market but they basically pioneered hybrids on a more massive scale. They certainly have the experience, and balance sheet, to do what they want when they want.
This is awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by tls25rs
Just looked up the prices...disappointing. Base modal is going to be $38k for a non-performance edition.
Hummer is coming back as electric too. Like right now.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/17/gm-t...customers.html