NosrednaNod
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“Why you retire so early?” “Trick question!”
Love to cook/eat/booze it up. Fan of some sporty things (F1/Indycar/Packers). Love Chicago/Hate Chicago weather in Winter. So passionate about battery chargers I bought a car that won’t run without one
Love to cook/eat/booze it up. Fan of some sporty things (F1/Indycar/Packers). Love Chicago/Hate Chicago weather in Winter. So passionate about battery chargers I bought a car that won’t run without one
When we get to “you are all the same” you expose your prejudices. You are making it crystal clear now…
February 27, 2024 at 4:55 PM
When we get to “you are all the same” you expose your prejudices. You are making it crystal clear now…
Now we get to the bottom of it. You are attacking me for being child-free. Got it.
February 27, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Now we get to the bottom of it. You are attacking me for being child-free. Got it.
physician heal thy self. You have done a great deal of making this about yourself… attacking a stranger based on one data point.
February 27, 2024 at 4:27 PM
physician heal thy self. You have done a great deal of making this about yourself… attacking a stranger based on one data point.
Yet *I* am the shitty loser. You go off on a stranger based on one data point.
I don’t feel bad about my opinion one bit.
I don’t feel bad about my opinion one bit.
February 27, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Yet *I* am the shitty loser. You go off on a stranger based on one data point.
I don’t feel bad about my opinion one bit.
I don’t feel bad about my opinion one bit.
And it only gets worse….
February 27, 2024 at 2:58 PM
And it only gets worse….
Then I am sure you are aware of how the A pillars on cars have grown in response to increased federal frontal crash test requirements. This creates an increased blind spot for drivers that puts pedestrians at greater risk but protects passengers in frontal offset collisions.
February 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Then I am sure you are aware of how the A pillars on cars have grown in response to increased federal frontal crash test requirements. This creates an increased blind spot for drivers that puts pedestrians at greater risk but protects passengers in frontal offset collisions.
The Toyota RAV4, hardly an example of macho-man truck culture, has seen a huge increase in pedestrian accidents as it has grown in size. There are many issues at play here.
February 27, 2024 at 2:17 PM
The Toyota RAV4, hardly an example of macho-man truck culture, has seen a huge increase in pedestrian accidents as it has grown in size. There are many issues at play here.
The Palisade is a smaller vehicle. It is almost 10” shorter than a Chevrolet Traverse for instance.
I never said it was purely for harsh protection. Aerodynamic considerations are also in play.
I never said it was purely for harsh protection. Aerodynamic considerations are also in play.
February 27, 2024 at 2:13 PM
The Palisade is a smaller vehicle. It is almost 10” shorter than a Chevrolet Traverse for instance.
I never said it was purely for harsh protection. Aerodynamic considerations are also in play.
I never said it was purely for harsh protection. Aerodynamic considerations are also in play.
That isn’t accurate. US crash tests are to protect the passengers. As trucks are heavier, they need more physical material to protect the passengers in crashes.
Even the front ends of cars have gotten higher because of the same reasons. Compare the front end of a Honda Accord over 25 years
Even the front ends of cars have gotten higher because of the same reasons. Compare the front end of a Honda Accord over 25 years
February 27, 2024 at 2:10 PM
That isn’t accurate. US crash tests are to protect the passengers. As trucks are heavier, they need more physical material to protect the passengers in crashes.
Even the front ends of cars have gotten higher because of the same reasons. Compare the front end of a Honda Accord over 25 years
Even the front ends of cars have gotten higher because of the same reasons. Compare the front end of a Honda Accord over 25 years
Light Trucks are much more fuel efficient than they were 15 years ago because of EPA regulations.
They certainly still are not as efficient as cars.
Of course, the automakers have no control over what people do with them when they leave the lot.
nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cg...
They certainly still are not as efficient as cars.
Of course, the automakers have no control over what people do with them when they leave the lot.
nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cg...
February 27, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Light Trucks are much more fuel efficient than they were 15 years ago because of EPA regulations.
They certainly still are not as efficient as cars.
Of course, the automakers have no control over what people do with them when they leave the lot.
nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cg...
They certainly still are not as efficient as cars.
Of course, the automakers have no control over what people do with them when they leave the lot.
nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cg...
I believe there are still CAFE standards for light trucks. Not the same numbers as cars, but they still exist. And it is more efficient to get the air to go around the sides than over the top.
Look at a Chevrolet Silverado. They have specific vents in front of the front tires
Look at a Chevrolet Silverado. They have specific vents in front of the front tires
February 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM
I believe there are still CAFE standards for light trucks. Not the same numbers as cars, but they still exist. And it is more efficient to get the air to go around the sides than over the top.
Look at a Chevrolet Silverado. They have specific vents in front of the front tires
Look at a Chevrolet Silverado. They have specific vents in front of the front tires
The Rivian does not have to account for the engine in a crash. My Chevrolet Bolt has a smaller, lower front end than my Cruze did for the same reason.
February 27, 2024 at 1:58 PM
The Rivian does not have to account for the engine in a crash. My Chevrolet Bolt has a smaller, lower front end than my Cruze did for the same reason.
I would suggest I am not any more or less “naturally shitty” than you are. You are making a strong accusation based on little data.
Give it a rest. I expressed an opinion in reaction to a story. Literally everyone here does that.
Give it a rest. I expressed an opinion in reaction to a story. Literally everyone here does that.
February 27, 2024 at 1:56 PM
I would suggest I am not any more or less “naturally shitty” than you are. You are making a strong accusation based on little data.
Give it a rest. I expressed an opinion in reaction to a story. Literally everyone here does that.
Give it a rest. I expressed an opinion in reaction to a story. Literally everyone here does that.
Depending on which US state you live in…
February 27, 2024 at 6:28 AM
Depending on which US state you live in…
The original post describes the invisible hand at work
February 27, 2024 at 6:27 AM
The original post describes the invisible hand at work
One of the reasons is frontal crash tests. Another of the reason is aerodynamics associated with fuel efficiency standards.
Both worthy goals with unfortunate consequences.
Both worthy goals with unfortunate consequences.
February 27, 2024 at 6:26 AM
One of the reasons is frontal crash tests. Another of the reason is aerodynamics associated with fuel efficiency standards.
Both worthy goals with unfortunate consequences.
Both worthy goals with unfortunate consequences.
I don’t know if I’ve ever actually eaten a Wendy’s burger in my life… So good luck with that.
February 27, 2024 at 6:16 AM
I don’t know if I’ve ever actually eaten a Wendy’s burger in my life… So good luck with that.
If you are suggesting I said I was a better person than someone with children you would be wrong. Having children or not having children has no effect on your quality as a person.
February 26, 2024 at 2:02 PM
If you are suggesting I said I was a better person than someone with children you would be wrong. Having children or not having children has no effect on your quality as a person.
He is known to be a fun guy, so good choice.
February 26, 2024 at 2:09 AM
He is known to be a fun guy, so good choice.
Based on past business history, Elon would figure out how to make it cost $3 Billion a month to do this.
February 26, 2024 at 2:02 AM
Based on past business history, Elon would figure out how to make it cost $3 Billion a month to do this.
Being on standby to get an upgrade to business class on an international and getting it blows that shit out of the water.
February 26, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Being on standby to get an upgrade to business class on an international and getting it blows that shit out of the water.
Why did they do this, who paid for it and what was the carbon footprint?
February 23, 2024 at 3:25 AM
Why did they do this, who paid for it and what was the carbon footprint?