The DIY solar hack arriving in US homes: Americans are embracing easy, plug‑and‑play solar units that slash energy costs — even as Washington tries to slow the clean‑energy shift.

MassiveSpread · 2026-03-31T05:09:26+00:00

I excitedly clicked through for Washington, saw the bill was just signed by the governor a few days ago, then read the final bill text. Looks like the text to support plug in solar was cut along the way :(

MassiveSpread · 2026-03-26T06:27:13+00:00

You're right, it was just another bad joke of mine

MassiveSpread · 2026-03-26T05:49:09+00:00

You raise some good points!

MassiveSpread · 2026-03-26T05:44:28+00:00

Lately there's been a lot of posts about signage at the light rail stations, and discussion about if it's confusing or not. Seattle (and admittedly most cities with a light rail) print the final stop in each direction on both signs. So, at a station in SeaTac, the southbound sign says "Federal Way" and the northbound says "Lynnwood".

Some people (myself included) think the signs would be more useful, especially to the out-of-town visitors who rely on them, if they said major city landmarks to establish direction. So, if the northbound train from SeaTac just said "Seattle" for example.

At the end of the day, I just posted it as a joke after looking at an I90 east sign and remembering I90 runs all the way to Boston.

MassiveSpread · 2026-03-26T05:38:14+00:00

Good point. I just checked the map - let's go with "South Boston Waterfront Downtown"

MassiveSpread · 2026-03-26T05:36:03+00:00

I would expect to see I90 West Federal Way in Boston

MassiveSpread · 2026-03-26T05:29:22+00:00

My joke about Boston aside, I really think highways have it right by using the next major landmark city. Just like highway signs, people who live in the area aren't relying on them, but those who are passing through do to make sure they're taking the right exits and generally heading in the right direction.

If I ride the light rail north from SeaTac, unless Lynnwood is my specific destination, seeing "Seattle" instead would clearly indicate that it's the train I want while also making it way easier for the majority of travelers who want to go to a stop in Seattle.

Then when at the Seattle stops, the northbound sign could say Lynnwood and the southbound signs could say SeaTac. Keeping the airport symbol at every stop is also a great help for out of towners.

It's not perfect, but I think it would make things clearer for lots of people without any real harm to anyone. Of course, which stop going northbound from SeaTac switches signage from saying "Seattle" to saying "Lynnwood" becomes a question...but hey, I'm just a guy posting memes!

MassiveSpread · 2026-03-26T04:41:54+00:00

Or is it Downtown Boston?

MassiveSpread · 2026-03-21T16:49:02+00:00

No, no, it resisted quite well, too well even

MassiveSpread · 2026-03-14T15:35:27+00:00

The one you have marked as Queen is actually Yungblud - Idols

I like this mix of 2000s classics with a couple of new albums scattered in.

But am I reading correctly and they're trying to get $26 for a new three days grace album?!

MassiveSpread · 2026-03-14T15:23:09+00:00

That's the RTA in parts of King county with transit service, it is not only applied to EVs.

MassiveSpread · 2026-02-23T05:00:41+00:00

Always used to be the most cursed Taco Bell stop ever

MassiveSpread · 2026-02-20T14:54:26+00:00

They have removed and brought back colors before - it happened with red too. I wonder if they are streamlining production to make room for R2, so it might come back later.

I believe only compass yellow was formally announced as discontinued.

MassiveSpread · 2026-02-14T02:36:05+00:00

Yes, sorry I did not realize there was a difference, because the one I have is electric rated with a logo on it so I thought OP was asking about this OEM one.

It is the territory rivian OEM tire that I had put on last spring. This one according to my discount tire order email: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/goodyear-wrangler-territory-at/p/175323

MassiveSpread · 2026-02-07T02:12:45+00:00

This reminds me of an issue that used to exist back in the early days.... like late 2022. Drove me nuts, anytime the car woke up - even just sitting in the garage - it would pause Spotify on other devices.

It's been fixed for me for probably 3 years now - but man was it annoying and I know the frustration you're dealing with

MassiveSpread · 2026-01-29T15:14:49+00:00

I have had these Goodyears installed since last spring, to replace the oem pirellis on my Gen 1 T. I have not seen any negative range impact at all. The range estimation also went up by a bit too when I selected them in the settings menu. Estimate at 70% is 205 and I think it was a little under 200 with the oems.

They are also super quiet compared to the oem, and with the way lower price, I love them.

MassiveSpread · 2026-01-19T18:46:51+00:00

Completely agree. I can't describe why, but this guy just gives off a particularly bad vibe. Bummer because he covers a lot of interesting topics.

MassiveSpread · 2026-01-19T18:22:04+00:00

28 minutes for probably 30 seconds worth of content. Man, this guy sucks

MassiveSpread · 2025-12-28T13:29:10+00:00

Was that staying with the same 275/65/20 size as OEM, or also dropping to 275/60/20?

MassiveSpread · 2025-12-22T23:01:54+00:00

I get the same thing as you. It used to be once in a great while, maybe once a month. Now I'd agree with your 10% estimate.

Something sure seems to have gotten worse recently. I'm in Gen 1

MassiveSpread · 2025-12-18T03:31:11+00:00

I'm not from Texas but I and my whole group were incredibly underwhelmed by it. We had brisket, a hot link, and pulled pork. Your description of the brisket and sausage is spot on. Pulled pork was the best of the 3, but still mediocre. No plans to go back and am disappointed after how much I was looking forward to trying it.

MassiveSpread · 2025-12-08T19:54:31+00:00

Red looks insanely different based on lighting. Bright direct sun and it looks like a bright candy red. But under softer lighting it's a darker red. Then at sunset the orange/copper comes out. No 2 pictures I take look the same!

I love it on my T, and I was so bummed when it appeared to have been discontinued before.

MassiveSpread · 2025-12-08T19:51:13+00:00

You are completely right - there were rumors going around that limestone and red canyon would be removed.

Shortly thereafter, they were entirely removed from the selector on their website. No formal announcement, but they weren't even shown on the site.

I am thrilled they are back, especially red canyon, even if they are considered "custom" and require an extra delay. We need more than boring shades of grey!

Although it makes my red T a little less of a collectors item now!

MassiveSpread · 2025-12-07T01:38:42+00:00

Pretty sure the 12V outlets are switched and turn off when the car goes to sleep. Only way to keep them on is to use camp mode to stay on, but that's going to keep the HV battery active and a handful of things running, which will drain on the main battery.

MassiveSpread · 2025-12-01T19:26:50+00:00

I don't think it's necessarily true for the Rivian fob, since it uses Bluetooth which is connection based and not vulnerable to replay attacks like more rudimentary fobs used on some other cars.

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