re: Ford EVs get full access to Tesla Superchargers in 2024; switch to Tesla style plug in &#39;25

Posted by BestBanker

Member since Nov 2011

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Posted on 5/26/23 at 7:01 am to rickgrimes

Acquiesce-
verb

: to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively

A metaphor for the current human condition? Focus

Posted by holmesbr

Baton Rouge, La.

Member since Feb 2012

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Posted on 5/26/23 at 7:04 am to rickgrimes

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open sourcing more of Tesla's technology

Didn't Elon make his car software open source anyway and nobody took him up on his offer to use it? I don't understand why the car makers didn't just license the Tesla charging ability early on. That's the main thing that sets the Tesla apart from other EV's. Makes it tremendously more practical.

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Posted by BestBanker

Member since Nov 2011

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Posted on 5/26/23 at 7:06 am to holmesbr

quote:
Makes it tremendously more practical.

Makes what tremendously practical? Charging?

Posted by lostinbr

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Member since Oct 2017

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Posted on 5/26/23 at 7:10 am to Gaggle

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Those power things and electronics are the most likely to fail. And without warning. That's what electronics do. Just crap out instantly. Simple machines last much longer than modern electronics

Despite all of this, modern vehicles are generally more reliable and last longer with less unscheduled maintenance.

Posted by holmesbr

Baton Rouge, La.

Member since Feb 2012

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Posted on 5/26/23 at 7:18 am to BestBanker

The Tesla supercharging network is a faster charging network than the other EV charging systems. I'm not comparing how practical a cross country trip an EV vs gas is. If you want to drive and get there the quickest take your gas car.

Posted by Floating Change Up

Member since Dec 2013

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Posted on 5/26/23 at 7:21 am to LegendInMyMind

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you're just all the way fricked because you wanted to see if she could get the whole shifter knob all in.

Put that on a shirt.

Posted by Supravol22

Member since Jan 2011

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Posted on 5/26/23 at 7:25 am to SkintBack

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How do the Tesla owners feel about this?

Tesla is opening new supercharger locations every 12 hours, doubling the total number of chargers every two years. I'm not bothered by it, and it's following their mission to "accelerate EV adoption".

They do need more pull through chargers for Cybertrucks and Lightnings with trailers though

This post was edited on 5/26/23 at 7:27 am

Posted by Supravol22

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Posted on 5/26/23 at 7:26 am to kywildcatfanone

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Good, only a 2 hour wait for 50 miles

More like 15 minutes for 200 miles in my experience. While I watch Netflix on my dash

Posted by weadjust

Member since Aug 2012

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Posted on 5/26/23 at 7:49 am to Supravol22

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More like 15 minutes for 200 miles in my experience. While I watch Netflix on my dash

Do you pee on a telephone pole? That's the only option at the Tesla charging station in my area.

Posted by Damone

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Posted on 5/26/23 at 7:53 am to rickgrimes

EV bad cus Libturd
Gas good cus Republican

Posted by Supravol22

Member since Jan 2011

14512 posts

Posted on 5/26/23 at 7:54 am to weadjust

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Do you pee on a telephone pole? That's the only option at the Tesla charging station in my area.

Most of the ones I've been to are next to restaurants etc.

The one in North Georgia at Buc-ee's is especially nice, but I only use them when I'm going more than 300 miles on a trip.

This post was edited on 5/26/23 at 7:56 am