I rambled more than make a point, actually! I just wanted to point out that comparing spec sheet torque numbers is very misleading but also that torque in itself doesn’t mean directly higher wear if is electronically controlled as in EVs.

I’m not sure I get what you mean in your latest comment, but I think weight is a bigger factor than torque on component lifespan.

Max torque at the wheels on ICE vehicle depends on selected gear - being the highest jn 1st -, while EVs have a much flatter max torque curve putting more stress on the tires. I think most medium sized EV tires see more torque than many fat US trucks, but then you have much better traction control so it’s a moot point probably.

Cornering and road bumps at higher speed than trucks is probably what stresses EV suspensions the most.

They are carefully choosing what to show seemingly

Well these links are definitely Chinese propaganda 😂

The DW article speaks specifically of the censoring of images of the border building being wiped out. How do your linked articles negate that claim?

I’m dumb and read the comment to which I replied as only wanting paying with cash “with no card or app”… I’m all in for avoiding app fragmentation and just use one card (cash is a real stretch… pretty unreasonable).

EVs are the perfect towing vehicles: with well designed fast chargers (accommodating car+trailer without unhitching), they would fit every conceivable parameter and make the reduced range viable.

It’s essential for long distance viability of EVs, though. I agree on the overblown part, but it’s a real matter, especially for edge cases like towing a trailer and frequent travelers. It’s one of those things that is seldom used but actually essential. Exactly like… a car? :D

Furthermore: what is CDN?

I am sorry for you but the 12V battery failing in EVs with a huge high voltage battery slotted just next to it is pretty funny. I know it is relatively common and there are reasons, but c’mon 😆

If you want fast charging (which you usually do during a Road Trip, and only during a road trip) you usually need to pre-condition the battery, so driving by signs alone limits a lot the vehicles capabilities.

You guess right. Unfortunately many of you around to drag down improvements for the younger generations.

EDIT: I read this comment as only wanting cash payment, which I find unreasonable. App use should be optional or non-existent, I agree (but connected infrastructure is necessary, just not having an app for each charging network)

Oh yes, that VW MLB Urus - their most sold vehicle - is a real legend

Well, I think this looks much better than the beaver teeth nonsense. A shame that many need to compensate their fragile ego with huge and upright bonnet area even in electric SUVs, but this car has the excuse of being yet another compromise, accepting gas and diesel engines up to V8.

I am ashamed that also on the latest Skoda EV, they said they compromised aerodynamics to give the car a more imposing stance. On a Skoda. Imposing stance. Why are we as a species so stupid?

Sorry for the tangent.

New BMW G65 X5, either the base gas or iX5 version.

For the plane, it had to evacuate the stinker it had in its belly.

It’s really not that big of a deal. They also have no ignition/start button, which is the only sane way of have it in a EV. You just get in and drive.

If you look into the recent model years, they are above average in terms of build quality. Reliability looks also pretty good according to to statistics. Even the most basic driving assistance enhances safety for anyone, and Tesla FSD, as idiotic as the name is, is very good and definitely safer than the average human at the wheel (who must anyway always monitor the situation and take over if needed, so it’s a summation of systems). If you compare price-to-features, no-one is close to Tesla right now. That’s the reason why they sell a huge amount of cars. And I hate it, but it’s true.

It’s such a shame that honestly pretty awesome cars with leading driving assistance software are constantly miss-advertised and ruined by the man in charge. So absurd.

Right now the driver has the duty of supervising constantly the system, so in no case is Tesla to blame (legally)

Didn’t know that! Interesting

Additionally, Americans are typically fat and need even more radial maneuvering room. That’s why they find European cars cramped. The comments on cupholders in American car forums are very funny.