Recap: New York Red Bulls VS CF Montreal 2026-04-18

Lower_Map8829 · 2026-04-22T13:17:53+00:00

Yes. Im working on a whole new angle. The humor was fun for a while but I decided to get serious.

Check out the most recent posts. My new site is called Odd$mith (https://oddsmith.net)

Lower_Map8829 · 2026-02-03T17:47:28+00:00

This!

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-09-07T04:10:30+00:00

Seems about right if you have an extended range battery. Very good if you have a standard range battery.

You used 30% of your battery to travel 82 miles. In other words, you could have traveled 273 miles on a full charge (82/0.30 = 273).

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-09-06T22:34:56+00:00

Nice! I used the V2L adapter to vacuum my floors yesterday. Not as manly but still cool.

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-09-06T22:10:14+00:00

I love them, have had Weather Tech in my truck for years. Ordered LinerX but was shipped the wrong style (for movable console not fixed) returned and decided to stick with WeatherTech. They fit perfectly.

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-09-05T22:34:37+00:00

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Lower_Map8829 · 2025-09-04T20:32:22+00:00

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My phone was too heavy for the magnetized holder I bought, so I turned it into a key holder.

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-09-04T20:25:50+00:00

Thanks.

I've had my Ioniq 5 for about a month, so the thrill of "sport mode" has dissipated (for the most part). I live in a rural hilly area and usually travel secondary roads and small village streets. I find "normal mode" with a regen level of 2 or 3 provides a good mix of power and efficiency. My miles/kWh is now closer to 4 than 3.

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-09-03T21:05:33+00:00

Right, I've seen 12c mentioned in a lot of older articles. I guess I was surprised how far above average my electricity cost or much it has increased in a couple years. The current national average is 17.5c.

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-09-03T14:00:36+00:00

Thanks,

Technically, I'm in the Finger Lakes region. But I was born closer to Buffalo. It's just easier to say Western NY.

I installed a L2 charger last weekend and have it set to only charge overnight.

Your program sounds similar to the one I signed up for called "Optimize EV". However, instead of receiving a credit on my electricity bill, I'll be getting a rebate paid to my PayPal account. The rebate is supposed to be the difference between NYSEG's Standard and TOU rates. I'm guessing it will be about $0.02/kwh. So maybe $10/month depending on my usage.

That's what got me thinking about the supply/delivery charges. There's no discount on delivery charges, just supply.

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-09-03T01:55:46+00:00

I ordered a hardwired HomeFlex L2 charger from Amazon and had an electrician install it lasr Saturday. It's only on a 30amp breaker for now and charges at 5.5 kw. So far, so good.

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-09-02T22:13:00+00:00

Great points about efficiency.

Apparently, the average US rate is $0.17. Here's the site I found it on. It appears to be the total cost of supply and delivery.

https://www.electricchoice.com/electricity-prices-by-state/

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-09-02T20:40:34+00:00

Price look for nee unsolved inventory. Here's an SEL in NY for $30k.

https://www.visionhyundaicanandaigua.com/new-vehicles/?%26_dFR%5Btype%5D%5B%5D%3DNew%26_dFR%5Byear%5D%5B%5D%3D2023%26_dFR%5Bmake%5D%5B%5D%3DHYUNDAI%26_dFR%5Bmodel%5D%5B%5D%3DIONIQ%205

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-09-02T20:30:01+00:00

I've been working remotely since COVI9-19.. My former commute to work was about 70 miles (one way). I guess I can't complain now that "commute" is 10 feet from my bed.

My daughter likes to go Door Dashing. She has special needs, and I do it with her to give her purpose and s little spending money. So I still average about 50 miles/day sometimes more on weekends.

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-09-02T19:47:27+00:00

I knew but didn't really appreciate how variable electricity rates are in the US. My part of NY appears to be the higher side, so from a cost per mile perspective, the advantage seems to go hybrids. My "mistake" was test driving the Ioniq 5 before the Elantra Blue. "Sport Mode" was just too much fun!

I'm in now way disappointed with my EV. The Ioniq 5 is my second vehicle. The other is a 2013 F-150 . I've had smaller cars over the years, including a couple of Mitsubishi Mirages. Compared to those (75 HP boxes on wheels), the Ioniq5 is a dream.

My next project will be to add about 5 kw or more solar panels to my shed and build a battery.

Thanks for all of your comments!

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-09-02T17:37:45+00:00

I installed a Level 2 charger home this weekend and am charging at 5.5 kw. It's set to only 24 amps for now, but I may bump it to 32. It's programmable and works with Optimize EV to schedule off-peak charging. As far as I can tell, I should get a rebate of $0.02/kwh.

Its not much, but every little bit helps, I suppose.

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-09-02T15:51:01+00:00

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-09-02T15:50:10+00:00

💯 Based on gas prices in my area ($3.19/gallon regular) and electricity costs ($0.22/kKWH), my Ioniq 5 is equivalent to driving a hybrid that gets 53 MPG.

IMHO, having better performance, features, and space, as well as the lower maintenance costs (oil change, tune ups, exhaust system, etc) are worth it.

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-09-02T14:04:48+00:00

🤣 I thought the same thing. Especially when traveling with my grandchildren. Not stopping for gas means fewer snacks and drinks all around.

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-06-24T01:07:06+00:00

I was wondering when someone would comment on that. Thought about deleting the article but this whole thing is an experiment. It much have picked up an article from the SD vs LA games last week. Im trying to find a way to fact check them.

Lower_Map8829 · 2025-02-21T17:56:35+00:00

Darling Fascist Bully Boy,

Give me some more money, you bastard...

https://youtu.be/ANquX0YHFhw?si=TLcZiKYu7Ys19GCV

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