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Many modern airliners use a combination of multiple GPS receivers, multiple IRS units (inertial reference) and multiple VOR/DME receivers (ground based). The FMS (flight management system) takes all those inputs and automatically figures out where it is with high confidence. You can lose...

They just updated the info on the 1LT. 319 miles for $33,600 ($35k with destination). Comes later this fall. The $30k model got canned, but that was going to have a smaller battery & range. Probably stripped-out enough that most people will avoid it though.

Equinox EV configurator is up. Deliveries start soon. $3,300 premium confirmed for AWD. https://www.chevrolet.com/shopping/configurator/model?bodyStyle=equinox-ev&bodyType=&make=chevrolet&model=equinox-ev&year=2024

Early Trail Boss model out testing.

Another example of the absolute mess that is hybrid packaging. 30 years of hybrids and even Toyota can’t figure out what to do with batteries. In this case (and the Land Cruiser) you lose a very significant amount of cargo space because they’re installed on the rear floor area.

Updated 2024 Mach-e just revealed. New rear motor, more range, more power, faster charging. Improved thermal performance. Now up to 320 miles range and 0-60 MPH in as little as 3.3 seconds. Quarter mile in 11.8 seconds at 114 mph...

Turns out… “current design” Starship is only capable of 40-50 tons to orbit vs. the 100-150 tons they initially claimed. They need another bigger version “V2” to get to 100 tons and yet another bigger V3 to get to 200 tons. For reference, SLS Block 1, which has already flown around the moon...

Wild they were down to 100’ MSL while ~1,300’ right of the centerline.

RST range estimate bumped up to 440 miles from 400 miles. Official launch soon I’m assuming. Price dropped around $10,000 to $96,495 https://www.forbes.com/sites/samabuelsamid/2024/04/03/2024-chevrolet-silverado-ev-rst-to-start-at-96495-this-summer/

Fastest peak charging so far on a Cybertruck. 330kW. Courtesy of….. Electrify America. 😂

Rustic Ring towing test. Summary, Silverado EV did far better than Cybertruck. Cybertruck not only had regen issues downhill with the trailer, the Cybertruck had issues with regen without the trailer when acting as a camera car for this test. (37:45) Zero issues with Silverado EV

500 mile towing test over the Rockies. Silverado EV 4WT destroyed them all. It only needed one charging stop over 500 miles and climbing the mountains twice. Cybertruck was last due to it’s poor range and even worse charging.

Newest base Silverado EV. The 3WT-1FL. 393-miles EPA. 12,500lbs towing. About as stripped-out as you can get! $66,900. Probably also making room for the upcoming consumer-level trucks largely put in the $70k - $80k range. Includes: (RT3) 18" steel wheels Removes: (BVE) Assist steps...

Thanks for the info!

New Silverado EV still charging at 300kw at 50% SOC. 100kWh delivered in 18 minutes.