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  1. BigNerd

    Electric Car thread

    I'd like to remind you that the number one brand of EVs has not had a federal tax credit for years. Prices have already dropped, the Bolt EV/EUV are ~$6k less than the previous year where most brands are raising prices. As manufacturers move to more universal platforms and scale assembly...
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    Electric Car thread

    https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/vehicles/mercedes-marco-polo-electric-camper-van EV Camper vans are coming... :)
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    Electric Car thread

    They had the Solo at the LA Auto Show... only one seater though (hence the name):
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    Sport model by Espin discontinued

    I went looking at other brands to see if they have anything equivalent to the Sport. R1U has the 500 but it's only available in step-thru right now... the Cafe Cruiser looks good as does the 700 and LTD. Aventon has the Level but at a much higher price. They have the Pace series but neither...
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    Electric Car thread

    Went to the LA Auto Show and saw a bunch of cars (including the new Prius). Best things I saw were the Vinfast models (the biggest SUV, the VF-9 is pretty nice)... And the ID Buzz, they had the Euro version but it's really roomy... sort of like a smaller minivan. There was even a 67 EV:
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    Electric Car thread

    About the new Prius plug-in... I used to be a PHEV proponent mainly from the range anxiety angle. But after about 4 years of owning a PHEV, I almost never used gas and the switch to EV was so much better. No gas/engine smell in the garage, no ICE maintenance... and quieter drive and one-pedal...
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    Wing Freedom 2 or X ver 2?

    Depends what battery size you want... cheapest Freedom 2 just less than $1k: The silver one looks nice (although I'd switch the seats and handlebars back to black):
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    Electric Car thread

    I wouldn't underestimate the ICE legacies... Ford was able to turn around an EV truck in less time than Tesla and Rivian and the result is exactly what helped many buyers jump in... a EV that looked like the ICE truck people were used to. The Mach-E is also a "success". Mercedes has an...
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    Wing Freedom 2 or X ver 2?

    I still haven't bit, even with their perpetual $600 off sale. I really just want the silver one with the gray tires because it looks cool... just don't know if I can go back to non-hydraulic brakes.
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    Sport model by Espin discontinued

    I guess they never replaced the Sport. Mine seems like it's aging (the rear hub motor whines sometimes) but considering all it's been through... it was very much worth the purchase.
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    Lectric XP spoke issue

    I had this issue on my 2020 Espin Sport... but once I ordered a new set of spokes (2.3mm/13gauge) and had the wheel rebuilt (about $100) haven't had one since. They also threaded them differently per instructions from Espin ("the rear wheel is much more sturdy when all of the spoke heads are...
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    XP 3.0

    It's all the rage for middle school/high schoolers around here... riding those fast Super 73s paired up and without helmets... young and invincible.
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    Electric Car thread

    EV good... ICE bad... next ICE age really bad. Is that correlation?
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    XP 3.0

    So I have to find a friend that weighs around 60lbs. :)
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    Has anyone gone from an e-bike with throttle to one without?

    How are those mid-drives that have a throttle?
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    XP 3.0

    So if the rack is 150lb capacity... what's the total bike capacity? :)
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    Electric Car thread

    About China... EVERYTHING is made there... not just EV batteries. So there is a lot more we need to stop buying from them if we are really worried about worker rights. But I digress... the new EV credits are based on North America material and assembly so we will see more domestic...
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    Electric Car thread

    I think that many people feel like EVs is just about "saving the environment". I think there are other aspects to EVs that are beneficial... it will reduce reliance on fossil fuels, it reduces noise pollution, it reduces maintenance costs, it saves people time, etc etc etc. And as many electric...
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    The electric scooter (eScooter) thread

    Well... then it really isn't a bike is it if you don't use the pedals? It's just a moped right? A buddy of mine has an Arial Rider but he has the one that's just foot posts... no pedals... so at least he's not perpetrating. :)
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    The electric scooter (eScooter) thread

    The only thing I have to say to this is why stand when you can sit? :) Although I do have a slight issue with people who ride their ebikes just on throttle... it's not that hard to pedal esp with assist. :( I used to have a non-e scooter and that thing was so tiring to kick push, I used it one...
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