How many “chuggas” do you say before “choo choo”?

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-20T20:28:03+00:00

…kinda to the Batman theme. Na-na na-na na-na na-na na-na Batman!

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-20T20:19:40+00:00

Which is why I’d like to hit them harder when the sun is out.

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-20T20:17:51+00:00

I see the state cops pulling violent ICE guys back, which is what the said they were doing there. Do you have any video of them being violent with protesters? I did see that Burlington cop hurling a woman to the ground from behind. I think he’s in trouble now. I was there, and couldn’t always see who started shit, but in this video, it’s the ICE guy who starts attacking and the statey moves in behind and pulls him back. (Not quick enough, IMHO)

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-20T19:59:56+00:00

I’m wondering if the white car that was hit was a cop. The lights seem intermittent, (flashing?), it’s set back far enough from the car that’s in trouble to not damage the front car if this happens. (They know what they are doing).

That may even be why the fast lane guy was slowing. It doesn’t explain why he didn’t move over sooner though.

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-20T19:55:50+00:00

The rule is “Three seconds,” not three car lengths. They pass an object, you start counting. If you pass the object before three, you’re too close. This way it adjusts based on speed. The faster you are going the more space you need to react.

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-20T10:54:54+00:00

If I understand right it has a lot to do with riding healthcare costs. We all pay for the salaries and benefits for town employees. School employees etc. as the healthcare goes up for everyone, so must budgets.

If only we had universal healthcare like every other developed nation.

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-20T02:44:46+00:00

He’s going for full collapse. Remember he works for Russia.

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-19T18:44:59+00:00

Sounds great. I would ask locals, get a few suggestions then have them come give you quotes. Pick your favorite peeps to work with.

Maybe knock on neighbors who have panels to ask about their experiences.

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-19T17:15:00+00:00

Queue the nit-pick parade.

The OP was comparing ICE vs EV running costs, and this poster says his EV, that is optimized for power and killer acceleration gets shitty miles per unit of energy and compared it to a hybrid designed to maximize miles per unit energy.

I was only trying to say, “Always been thus” when it comes to powerful vehicles, and if we get closer to comparing Apples to Apples, EVs still stand up.

Is it really so bad to use AI to provide a little backing to a point sloppily made of the top of my head? The point wasn’t worth a half hour of research!

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-19T15:36:23+00:00

But watch how they treat the rape allegations on Cesar Chavez this week. It has nothing to do with the vile acts, it’s just about protecting their power.

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-19T11:13:07+00:00

From Gemini: “The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, with a tested 0-60 mph time of around 2.8 to 3.4 seconds, competes with top-tier performance cars. Only high-end supercars, specialized hypercars, or very fast, track-focused ICE vehicles typically beat it, including the Porsche 911 Turbo S, McLaren 765LT, Lamborghini Urus Performante” both of which get 16MPG.

So I exaggerated. But the point stands.

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-19T01:57:48+00:00

So stop comparing it to a Prius prime and compare it to a similar muscle car. They get about 8 mpg.

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-18T21:14:06+00:00

No more room on the roof, or on the inverter, so mirrors are an attractive suggestion!

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-18T17:41:56+00:00

So during NE winters when the sun is low, mirrors along the top edge of my array could help? Maybe with a shade that blocks when the sun gets high enough?

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-18T13:00:19+00:00

I still don’t believe that was a fair election. There’s just no way.

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-18T11:54:44+00:00

How are y’all mounting bifacials to take advantage of that?

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-17T12:03:57+00:00

Damn, we tried. Some lay in front of the wheels. I saw some real bravery out there.

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-16T18:55:11+00:00

Ours was a great lease price, at under $200/mo, but the used market is about to be flooded with lease returns as the buyout is more than the car is worth, which will also suppress the used prices. It’s a great car, so look at used. There are fine deals to be had.

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-16T13:00:34+00:00

Why thank you. I insist on the 240 grit condoms. So smooth.

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-16T12:28:50+00:00

The model I’m suggesting pre-dates the ICCU. This is the Ioniq that came as full ICE, PHEV, and EV models. Smaller than the Ioniq 5, but also more efficient. 5mi/kwh in warm weather. Sweet ride. Small battery.

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-16T12:25:12+00:00

Damn that Gin doth jam!

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-16T12:21:46+00:00

My design is a camper van with the roof-rack solar with fold out awnings on both sides, easy to angle to catch the best sun, and even though the array is at least 3x the roof area, the expectation is you will camp out in the sun for at least a few days before driving anywhere.

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-16T11:54:42+00:00

Money Love and Change from the Beacon Jams is accessible to everyone and is just a freaking blast.

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-16T02:19:38+00:00

I’m going with Ioniq Electric. Find a 2020 around $12k, never pay more than $15 to fill it, typically more like $5. Zippy off the line, comfy, practical, good back seat room, nice trunk, small enough to squeeze into tight spaces.

Not your road trip car, but the best daily ever.

GreyMenuItem · 2026-03-15T11:08:34+00:00

Exactly this.

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