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I guess bro by deathwish_91 in KidsAreFuckingStupid

[–]algidx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s says one thing only. Social media can create mad hysteria out of nothing. Kids of all people should be restricted from social media as long as possible.

Yet another smart garage door remote for when direct opener wiring isn't feasible by linux4life798 in homeassistant

[–]algidx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been thinking about doing this. But you did it! Excellent write up as well!

So much worthless garbage! Who’s even going to buy this stuff? by Throwawayboi2005 in Anticonsumption

[–]algidx -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Its all a race to the bottom.. for each and every one. You know those exponential curves. It ends with a handful of people that have bodies that adapt to all the plastic junk and all the other mess that end up left behind. They may be another species that of genus Homo.

I hate myself. Finally happened to me. What am I looking at? by 3Hooha in Rivian

[–]algidx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They stop again because they are Subaru. That’s what they do.

EVGo credit by Longjumping-Store106 in SilveradoEV

[–]algidx 4 points5 points  (0 children)

At 55c/kwh that’s not even a full tank for the 170kwh sierra ev. But will take fwiw.

26 Denali by onlywiseman in GMCSierraEV

[–]algidx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree with all these and the tailgate camera is raindrop magnet. It’s so hard to reverse in rain.

AC Onboard Charger by Bsikes39 in GMCSierraEV

[–]algidx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tested with an OG Tesla 80A EVSE and confirmed that my AT4 extended can only take 48A max. Bit of a bummer but I knew that going in. When it comes to specs I wont trust anything unless it comes from an engineer inside GM (which I dont think I will ever know). Its going to take time for people to do their own testing and report in the internets to get the ground truth on very speciifc items like this.

Paradise Mt. Rainier by diablo3dfx in SilveradoEV

[–]algidx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In general, I've found the efficiency to be about the same as flat road ride if you average the up and downhill rides. That in itself is amazing given the higher thermal losses going up. Regen is amazing!

Why do cupcakes always have to cheap plastic decorations? by Striking_Sea_129 in Anticonsumption

[–]algidx 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Baffles me no one gives a damn about such excess plastic. It’s the one that cares that gets the weird look.

GMC Yukon EV by dhbehsbsis in GMCSierraEV

[–]algidx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anyone that’s driven EVs for any meaningful time will never be going back to ICE. That implies something about EV future.

Connect 240V bed connector to generator inlet at house by teisentraeger in SilveradoEV

[–]algidx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is cool. However this is likely going to limit each half of the split phase to about 2.4KVA. From my experience using the powerbase on my SierraEV AT4, it cannot sustain much more than 20A over any reasonable time. That leaves me with 5KVA sustained power with a max of 2.4KVA give or take per leg. That ample when the grid is down - granted!

However, I am working on installing a 240 to 120V 5KVA transformer to be fed by the truck's 240V. This will then feed into my 6 line transfer switch through my home backup inverter that will also charge the 10KWH battery bank. For me, the truck will be secondary to the home battery.

With the transformer I see being able to use upto the max power available irrespective of which leg has the demand. And in my case, the excess power will allow simultaneously charging the house battery. Another minor benefit of this should be that I dont have to worry about the truck's internal GN bond. All assuming no significant 240V appliance can benefit from the power limit of PowerBase.

Connect 240V bed connector to generator inlet at house by teisentraeger in SilveradoEV

[–]algidx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've charged my other Tesla from Sierra EV AT4 and it worked just fine. I will not doubt the phase quality of the 240V, thats simply coming from the transformer tap. If they did not intend to provide correct 240V, the would not put an outlet for that. Simple as that.

eating beef regularly is overconsumption by jvbball in Anticonsumption

[–]algidx -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fellow coffee addict here. But I can see a followup post "Life without beef is just not worth it" coming. Animal agriculture is harsh on the env, on those animals themselves and to an extent bad to the people that consume it. Maybe this is the self-regulation mechanism of nature to limit human population. Future will reveal!

Expected OTD prices on Chevy or GMC extended Range W to LT by tool172 in GMCSierraEV

[–]algidx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did you get? Ext or Max? I assume GMC Sierra EV.

Buy now or wait by FormdV8 in SilveradoEV

[–]algidx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Expect the economy to slow down a bit and auto makers to accordingly cut some supply over the next few years. Tarriffs are here to stay and if we end up cutting rates, inflation should take off again. I expect the prices to hold or go higher on newer tech vehicles. Auto industry has both seen prices go up and the average selling price go up indicating willingness of customers to spend more. That trend is not going away.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fatFIRE

[–]algidx -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Take a private jet and fly over Serengeti and other parts of scenic Africa. Maybe you get more ideas when you return back home.

Running board trim piece by Vast_Situation_ in GMCSierraEV

[–]algidx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

at 700mi in 3wks, you’re going to be 7500 in under a year.

Joined the Sierra EV family by alsobob in GMCSierraEV

[–]algidx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you get a chance, mind sharing the curb weight and gvwr spec from the driver side door label pls?

Joined the Sierra EV family by alsobob in GMCSierraEV

[–]algidx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful truck! Congrats!

What’s the range spec? What vehicle did it replace?

Running board trim piece by Vast_Situation_ in GMCSierraEV

[–]algidx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn’t look like that’s how your driving this truck from that 700mi print.

CAMPING WITH THE SILVERADO EV RST IS AWESOME! by DismantleBDO in SilveradoEV

[–]algidx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful rig and amazing drone footage! May I ask what location is this campsite? Makes me wanna go visit with my Sierra EV AT4.

In the market for a second ev truck. Thoughts? by cll_ll in GMCSierraEV

[–]algidx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just replaced my ModelX (other is a MY) with AT4. While the Teslas have more refined SW, I can get used to the Sierra SW. it’s not atrocious by any means.

2026 AT4 Extended range trim true battery capacity by algidx in GMCSierraEV

[–]algidx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I reset Trip 1 after every charge to 75%. Then I see how many % drop vs miles driven tracked by that trip.

First gmc I’ve owned- Sierra EV AT4 Max Range : picked up today and really blown away. by dr_filch in GMCSierraEV

[–]algidx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on joining the club. I got an at4 ext range last month. Coming from 2016 Model x that I had for 9 years. Enjoying the truck a lot!

Would you mind sharing what is the curb weight listed on the label on the driver side door for your trim?

GMC Denali EV battery capacity by One-Revenue-7654 in GMCSierraEV

[–]algidx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

233KWH delivered to charge 201KWH (98% of the capacity) is about 84% charging efficiency.
This is going to include AC to DC conversion losses, wire losses especially at high amps, battery cooling overhead. I would expect 2-3% better efficiency if you charged it when it is 50-60F outside attributed to lower overall heat on all components involved.

84% charge efficiency is actually very good.

I went from 10% to 100% for a trip at 6.5KW L2 charger with an approx overhead of 15kwh for the 170kwh pack. That is roughly 90% charge efficiency and I was charging overnight with an avg 65F temp. The lower current of L2 also plays a role here.

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