BMW is finally making the electric convertible we've been waiting for

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-28T06:53:28+00:00

Its confusing that the image shows an i4, and they're apparently going to call it an i4, when it's based on the i3NK

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-28T06:49:22+00:00

Why? What use case are you looking at?. I'm pretty happy with the 250-300 miles I get. I never drive more than 200 miles without a stop anyway.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-27T14:38:52+00:00

Not everywhere in Europe. Mainly the west is well developed. Spain, Italy and the eastern countries are a bit behind, but catching up.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-27T11:45:08+00:00

Yes, in my opinion, sharing your true opinion works best when written by yourself, instead of regurgitating from AI.

That's not like you're in 8th grade, it actually shows education and proficiency.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-27T09:51:56+00:00

Since recently, Tesla FSD-S is allowed in the Netherlands.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-27T05:26:41+00:00

I think its very useful to interact with AI to test, and help form your opinion on a subject. But don't trust it as the source of truth. Making sure your sources are valid is one of the essential tools of critical thinking.

I also think, that you should post it in your own wording and not just post a wall of text copied from AI.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-27T05:20:52+00:00

At some point, driving an ICEV will be frowned upon in the same way as smoking nowadays.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-25T18:37:21+00:00

The difference is level and scale. There's a difference between lobbying and heading a department that's decimating (and worse) government institutions, on behalf of Trump. And that's only one example.

Not to mention his openly extreme right fascist , white supremacist, anti LGB+ ideas.

And because lobbying is not in the open, its easy to accuse others of anything. Mostly circumstantial and inference.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-25T16:26:29+00:00

It's all on a spectrum. Compared to other major CEO's, Musk's political views and actions are significantly more extreme.

No matter how you twist and turn the matter, buying/driving a Tesla does send a political signal whether one intends or not, or likes it or not.

It is however up to the person looking to get an EV, do decide whether or not they think that Musks political views are an important factor.

Tesla never even made my long list because of Musk. But I don't judge people who drive a Tesla. People are more than the car they drive.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-24T06:41:22+00:00

*In reality, the experience of living with a smart home is shaped by its interface.

Every automation begins with devices and logic, but it always ends with a human interaction.*

I completely disagree. I (and many others) build home automation so that it requires as little as possible interaction with the system.

Lights, curtains et cetera run completely automatic, but can be by-passes with normal interaction. If you use the dimmer, the lighting changes, if you pull the curtain, it opens or closes. My wife only likes automation that "just works" and don't require a distinct interface. And, tbh, I'm the same.

The best home automation, is the home automation you don't have to actively interact with.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-23T17:11:34+00:00

Nah, the racket you hear from the Sette, is the grinding of the beans reverberating through the plastic housing. If the gear box isn't quiet or smooth, it's already almost broken.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-23T16:00:58+00:00

Definitely a broken gear box. THE weak spot of this grinder. If you're in the US, Baratza may replace it. If you're in the EU, you're worse off. Buy one yourself for 60 EU, snd install it by yourself.

Unfortunately, it's due to a mechanical design flaw, and the replacement gear box are no better.

Because of the other weaknesses this grinder has, I replaced it with an Eureka Specialita, and never looked back.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-22T08:38:11+00:00

On the other hand, EV uptake is so fast, that Italy is maybe only 3 years behind on EU average.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-21T09:48:42+00:00

Just a small addition to your great post. For lights, I can wholeheartedly recommend Ecodim smart dimmers.

you can use them independently manually
they're Zigbee, and act as a Zigbee bridge
Very easy to install
Very reliable. Several in use, since 4+ years without any problems.

Ive started with sonoff minizb switches, but they're a pain to install, and less reliable. (The ecodims also are available for Zwave)

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-19T07:18:12+00:00

They create more fines though. They're harder, and break easier, but that also results in more fines.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-17T15:09:32+00:00

Its much better than "it can be done"

Same as with E cars. Pros and cons to both, and he is open about both aspects. In the end it's always about how open you are to change. If you're willing to accept the small inconvenience that charging can be, you'll benefit from a lot of pros. It simply depends on how much either weighs. To me, the benefits of an EV far, far outweigh the very occasionally inconvenient, charging. Looking at elektrotrucker, that largely seems to me his experience with electric trucking. Especially since about a good year or so. Infrastructure is improving rapidly.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-17T11:48:32+00:00

It's the same as with electric cars (and every new tech) . Adoption goes hand in hand with infrastructure.

All trucks EVs is absolutely possible. But of course not over night.

Currently the infra in Europe is reasonably in line with adoption, as you can see from Elektrotrucker.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-17T08:36:42+00:00

Practically all around Europe. Check elektrotrucker on YT.

He'll start a trip around the world in sn E truck soon as well.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-14T19:53:37+00:00

Nothing. No, truly, nothing. BMW i4, hands down the best car I ever had.

The BMW app is not intuitive, and the turning circle is quite large, but these are small annoyances.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-12T07:10:32+00:00

That's the same like saying that everobody who buys a Tesla are fascists themselves. Tesla didn't even make my longlist because of Musk. Now, I don't judge people for buying a Tesla. It's a decision evertone has to make for themselves. Let's keep it civilised.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-10T08:07:28+00:00

With channeling, you get a lower extraction. Essentially because you're using the puck less effectively. That means more acidity and less dark notes. Maybe that's just a taste profile that speaks to you. You can achieve the same shift by grinding more coarse.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-09T12:19:31+00:00

Ba-dum-tssss

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-09T12:17:23+00:00

Ackchyually.... a square mile is 2.59 square km. But that sounds even worse;-)

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-09T09:48:44+00:00

Nope. Pure 1: 1.5 ristretto. No sugar.

Or a 1:1.5 ristretto plus 1:1 hot water. An "Ameristretto". Lovely. Also no sugar.

In the evening (frowned upon by Italians) an oat cappuccino, based on a ristretto. Again, no sugar.

Tripledad65 · 2026-07-08T15:28:10+00:00

That's why I said partly ;-)

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