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Fun times news link in post: https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-deaths

Its not handheld phones that can be distractions A neighbors kid was driving to brunch on mother's day when she (says) looked briefly at her dash-mounted phone to confirm directions That momentary glance caused her to swerve over the double-yellow line into a head-on collision with another SUV and its three passengers Both vehicles totalled, everyone walked away. No info on other passengers, but she had a broken shoulder that's still getting rehabbed An electric vehicle wouldn't have prevented this. It was a not-that-old-ish vehicle she was driving, but not sure if lane-assist would have helped either, if it was active

this may not work for you, but some families tell their kids to meet them a block away from the school for pickup rather than having to wait specifically in the parent pick-up line (or they park a block away and walk up to the school to meet the kid, whatever works)

I think we'll be fine if we can regularly get two 8-yd passes out of every three downs (or two eight yard runs every three downs, any combination take your pick) Goal is to move the ball past the sticks. Anything beyond that 1st down marker is bonus yardage

bring it back, yes. was expecting to hear it at the Clemson fan fest - would have been appropriate

the 1970's version is more rocking, but we'll take what we can

(if the Panthers social media team could whip something like this together for a Schedule Reveal video, that'd be hysterical)

The Manningcast is now a musical, featuring many NFL and other people who you may or may not recognize

Selected excerpts from this article: https://gizmodo.com/two-cybertrucks-drove-from-florida-to-the-arctic-circle-and-it-looks-like-a-nightmare-2000493507

100%, if you have other priorities take care of those first But if you can dedicate (any) monthly money as a future car payment specifically after youre done with your current payment cycle, it can help lower future payments when it comes time to do so

Advice: after you pay off a car and no longer have a car payment, continue to put a "car payment amount" into a basic index fund monthly By the time you need a new vehicle, the fund (should) be able to pay for the car entirely Thinking a reasonable achievable amount, like $300/month and not the +$800/m payments some people are making

Samsung sells tactical-grade phones https://www.samsung.com/us/business/solutions/industries/government/tactical-edition/ I wouldn't go with a generic brand Android build if only due to potential lack of software /security support and upgrades Question is whether you need a "military grade phone" or simply a super rugged case and screen protector for a standard phone

If fuel economy is what's driving (heh) your EV interest, take a look here for MPG comparisons https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.shtml

I still think it's too early to go all-in on EVs *if* you're one of those people who like to keep cars for as long as possible. There's not enough data supporting how repair costs/replacement costs beyond maintenance are for an EV after 10+ years compared to hybrids like the Prius that have longer track records. Is an EV just another disposable commodity, or can it be a long-term, uh, investment in transportation? Tesla falls in the middle of the pack on expected reliability (per Consumer Reports). Not enough data on Rivian to suggest if their even lower reliability level is normal or related to lack of information over an extended period of time JD Power has Tesla ranked super low in reliability (albeit with an asterisk)

An article from a few years ago talking about EVs and battery life/replacement costs: https://www.thedrive.com/tech/39687/teslas-early-vehicles-are-becoming-a-study-on-ev-battery-longevity

Battery technology may change, but the physics behind how batteries work will always be a restriction that can't be overcome. (in other words, Tesla or Samsung isn't going to invent anything new that will be a breakthrough in battery tech) There are hybrids on the road today still running with the same battery after 20 years, partly because they're not running on battery 100% of the time. I doubt the same length of time wil be true for Teslas (or other EVs), which is why the next Big Thing for EV manufacturers shouldn't be inventing a new battery, but figuring out how to revitalize/reuse batteries as EVs become unpowered

While he said "his heart has always been with the [Panthers] organization" when he retired... Steve Beuerlein has been named the new national radio color analyst for the Dallas Cowboys

2020-2022 were weird years for used car sales. I wouldn't put too much faith in that being a trend Have heard that insurers are more likely to total a Tesla rather than try to repair it (even if the issue is a single widget), which doesn't bode well for a resale market

Also, some tires rated best for electric (and some hybrids) are also "low rolling resistance", which helps with MPG. But those tires need replacing more often than ones that aren't low friction

issues at public charging stations: a-holes parking at the convenient located spaces while at a store because they have an EV, but not charging (or fake-charging), using up the space that could be used by someone who actually needs it a-holes actually charging, but not returning to move their car after it hits the needed limit (usually 80%, as going from 80% to 100% is time-consuming and unnecessary at most public chargers), tying up a charging spot for an unknown extended amount of time and preventing others from using the space. Some chargers are starting to charge users excess fees for being late to move their car a-holes vandalizing the public chargers by cutting cables and whatnot, making them unusable Too few chargers for the local area, resulting in a line of cars similar to waiting at a gas station - but the waiting will be longer as charging takes more time than filling a gas tank does

The top 2024 EV in terms of MPGe (ranging from 114 to 140!!!) come from... Hyundai Lucid BMW Kia Polestar https://electrek.co/2024/04/17/hyundai-six-top-ten-most-fuel-efficient-evs-us/ if you're looking for EV efficiency, I'd start with these Meanwhile: Tesla's EV market share is now less than 50%. Hyundai/Kia/Genesis make up more than 10% of the EV market. Ford has 7.4%, GM has 6.3% This chart is almost a year out of date

Stolen from the reddit - from a discussion about total cost of ownership (fuel-only) from a year ago. Unsure how they calculate the Tesla recharging prices, but there's a kWH-to-price chart somewhere, I'm sure According to KBB, it can cost anywhere from $10-$16 to fully charge an EV at home in North Carolina. Expect higher prices at public charging stations, especially those with higher/faster charging speeds, which is something to consider if you're on the road vs doing local-to-home commuting. https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-ev/

Not an electric driver yet, but thinking about it also Tesla is no longer the only game in town -- other manufacturers are proving to be adept at the electric car game, with better quality builds and at lower or comparable pricing Cybertrucks are having difficulty being insured, plus you're contractually obligated to not sell it for at least a year (which is totally weird) An at-home level 2 charger really isn't that expensive (a few hundred dollars, plus installation). If you are home a lot, your 110v can give you enough juice for super-local commutes with no issue. If you can deal with it, charge at a public station, then top off at home. (good news is the charger will be a nice-to-have when it comes time for selling the house). Have heard that public charging may be cheaper than gas, but it's not necessarily cheap-cheap either One issue is being able to recharge in a timely (and conveniently-located) manner when you're on long trips. With gas, you can fill up and be on your way in (let's say) 10 minutes. For electric, you're usually looking at a minimum of 30 minutes, and that wouldn't necessarily be to full Another issue is that electric doesn't do well in cold weather. Or super-hot weather. If that battery can't warm up (or gets too hot) then you're not driving anywhere Some states are starting to apply an annual electric vehicle tax to replace the gas tax you're not paying. Add that to your planned annual cost. Electric vehicles go through tires faster than gas vehicles - something to think about with cost, as well. Might want to consider a hybrid (some have "eco electric-drive only" options for super low speed, low mileage distances, like 1 mile+), or a plug-in hybrid (all the joys of electric, with gas backup if you want it) if you're overly concerned about whether the electric will leave you stranded. But if all you're doing is local around-town stuff instead of long-haul driving, almost any electric out there should do just fine for you.

would have been interesting if he was calling for FOX instead of CBS (I get it, but go with me here...) Because wouldnt it be neat to hear Greg and Luke do color commentary on a game together?

from the article: Luke, Cam, Smith Not in the article: Greg Olsen (who, if things go well over the years, could be a nominee on the Broadcasting side also)