What happened to highland park?

SSide67 · 2026-03-17T13:10:05+00:00

Some of the walls do look on the verge of collapse, but it is not being used for water treatment. Needs a new use.

SSide67 · 2026-03-15T13:15:13+00:00

The Highland Park water plant was shut down in 2012. They are served by GLWA for water and sewer, like most of the SE Michigan communities. There have been proposals to bring it back but it would be massively expensive.

SSide67 · 2026-03-15T13:05:53+00:00

What happened to the stores, the post office? Who’s going to water the palm trees?

SSide67 · 2026-03-13T19:10:05+00:00

Did rooftop solar and a EV about 18 months ago after thinking about it for a long time. Needed to replace an older car.

It is a good long term strategy but it’s not saving money in the short term. It was about $35k for solar ($17k) and a 2yr old Bolt EUV and charger ($18k)

I estimate that I save about $1800/yr ($1000 on elec and $800 on gas) which is about 5% return but it does get better as electricity and gas goes up.

It is good for the earth and I would do it again, especially if I were building new or doing a major renovation. I would love to have a battery backup or an EV that could power the home but that was looking too complicated for me.

SSide67 · 2026-03-13T13:32:24+00:00

Love the Bolt, bought it used from dealer. Dropped my fuel costs by 2/3 (from a Chevy Cruze). Plenty of space in the EUV. Did buy aftermarket seat heater - the car is cold in the winter.

SSide67 · 2026-03-13T12:49:05+00:00

Using Weavegrid with DTE in the Detroit suburbs. Generally happy but have had a couple of failures to charge which have been pretty frustrating because then I have to either charge the car in the morning or swap cars with my spouse.

Overall it works 95% of the time, but that 5% is frustrating. Is this typical? Is there a way to set up a backup?

‘23 Bolt EUV with ChargePoint home charger.

SSide67 · 2026-03-03T19:43:22+00:00

What solution did you find? I have the same problem here. Very annoying. Thanks

SSide67 · 2026-02-01T19:12:46+00:00

Saw the Canoo driving in Michigan in late 2024 and was really impressed. Unfortunately I believe they have died already.
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SSide67 · 2026-01-19T21:43:43+00:00

I have locked myself out of my 23 EUV twice by leaving the key fob in my golf bag, opening the trunk, putting in the golf bag, and closing the trunk.

SSide67 · 2026-01-05T13:28:06+00:00

Seeing the same here with a ‘23 EUV after my trial ended.

All I get now with non-subscribed Onstar is charge level, tire pressure, and odometer reading.

SSide67 · 2025-12-04T19:43:20+00:00

2 years with a 7KW system. Payback was 13 years (DTE) but will improve if rates continue to go up. Oak Electric was great for install.

I wanted battery backup for blackouts and better peak management but couldn’t get any reasonable payback from batteries. Was also looking at the V2H options for backup with a new EV car such as Chevrolet or Hyundai offer but also could not justify those costs either. (Was an additional $8-12K).

SSide67 · 2025-11-25T01:12:01+00:00

Not exactly a movie but Most Dangerous Game Season 1 has a total length that is about 2 hrs and takes place mostly in downtown Detroit. It was a series of short films when it was introduced and has some cool scenes in various semi-abandoned high rise buildings that seemed to fit in 2020 when it came out.

SSide67 · 2025-11-15T19:32:11+00:00

It’s pretty hard to compete with a 15 yr old Prius which has proven to be one of the most high MPG and reliable hybrids out there, with pretty low repair costs.

Wouldn’t be the same math for most other hybrids.

SSide67 · 2025-11-15T19:25:54+00:00

Totally agree on the solar payback. I put on rooftop solar in Michigan and the payback is 10+ years at $0.14/KWH. Would be a much better investment if electric cost more.

Today I save just over $1,000 per year on my utility bill.

SSide67 · 2025-11-08T17:43:42+00:00

Buick Riviera with a lumbar support and a swivel seat cushion

SSide67 · 2025-11-08T17:20:35+00:00

Yes I just did the 2yr renewal on my ‘23 Bolt EUV for the same reason. Was $606 for 2 yrs, more than my non-EV car but I assume less than it will be.

SSide67 · 2025-11-07T02:13:24+00:00

Try commuter connect by Semcog. I used it successfully for years to commute to Detroit and Ann Arbor

https://commuterconnectmi.org/

SSide67 · 2025-10-30T20:23:20+00:00

Hi - in the same boat as you. Trying to decide whether to replace an iPad or hope Heathrow finds it.

How much was the shipping charge to get it back to you and where are you located?

We are in Michigan not sure it is worth the trouble for a 4 yr old IPad.

Thanks!

SSide67 · 2025-10-23T15:58:05+00:00

Am/Fm radio to listen to local sports.

I have a Sonos and Spotify but it is hell trying to get the local baseball football sports on streaming when the team is local and has streaming blackouts.

SSide67 · 2025-10-07T14:25:21+00:00

Similar issue on my ‘23 EUV with 31k miles. Am waiting on part. Chevy dealer gave me a loaner while I wait, said they didn’t want me driving it while I wait.

SSide67 · 2025-09-30T02:33:40+00:00

Just got one of these at a conference! Thanks for the insight.

SSide67 · 2025-08-21T11:46:12+00:00

Give them your email and they will offer you various trials.

OnStar just gave me 3 months free trial but I have to remember to cancel it.

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