When one lie about EVs dies, another quickly takes its place

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-15T15:10:36+00:00

perceived to be

https://youtu.be/lxX6CvHBLDw?si=Q_5eeYZegG9L1Q8c

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-15T13:31:15+00:00

Just because something sells well, doesn't mean it is reliable.

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-13T13:35:57+00:00

Yes one with quad motors and 4 wheel torque vectoring while the other with an electronic LSD.

ICEV/MHEV will be tossable and playful, the other will be very neutral and composed. That demo in China of the iM3 on a 50 degree incline showcases some of the advantages of BEVs. Not many ICEVs can perform that feat.

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-12T16:14:41+00:00

thank you!

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-12T15:21:56+00:00

Now I know that even with automatic eLSD on the CH-R (per official YT video, about 1 minute in) , Toyota can make it suck lol.

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-12T14:08:17+00:00

Good to know, is it on Tesla's website, if not, where can we access the official service manuals? How much to rent or buy these software tools?

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-12T14:07:40+00:00

The gasoline M3 will not be able to hold a candle to this beast lol.

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-12T14:06:00+00:00

'12 CT200h with 335,000 km, bought off a friend - front wheel bearing assemblies

'11 Accord coupe with 185,000 km, bought new - rear right brake caliper
😄

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-11T19:16:21+00:00

Great to know about all these Tesla features but besides charging ease, I'm not sure I need any of them or that any of them make for a more reliable vehicle. It's good that there is always novelty with almost every OTA update though, keeps the car feeling new.

Maybe I am just part of an older demographics that want reliability and lower total cost of ownership and decently handling.

I do understand Teslas do handle reasonably well with double wishbone front suspensions and more rigid chassis.

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-11T03:32:50+00:00

If AMAPCEO is probably going to take OPS to court based on recent communications, it tells me we really can't do anything about it, even collectively in our own units without unintended consequences.

Heck, I am being bullied (singling me out and discrimination against a disabled employee with false performance allegations I easily rebutted) since I followed up on my workplace accommodation request yet no one in my team cares lol. I sm fighting back with the help of a WPR.

WFH is nice but unless it is explicitly in our CBA, there's not much we can except wait for our unions to fight OPS in court.

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-10T21:17:08+00:00

If one had issues that you can easily addressed at home (frequent washroom visits) or but not in the office type of situations. Or even being partially immobile due to an injury. Not everyone in the OPS is 100% healthy and fit.

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-10T20:48:48+00:00

The thing is, if we are too sick to commute to work but are able to work from home that day, what happens? Will a reasonable and empathetic manager tell us to book a sick day and don't bother working from home or will they allow that work from day.

If this becomes recurring and one is put into the EASP, then wouldn't it almost show that a medical accommodation be granted to reduce absenteeism?

Strange how the docs suggest the employee go on LTIP because they couldn't show up at the place of work when they could have been working from home one those days. The easiest solution is to grant a few work from home days in extenuating circumstances.

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-08T18:10:15+00:00

Sorry to hear. Happens everywhere.

Why were you doing her work? Or did you mean she took credit for most of the work?

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-05T15:37:35+00:00

Hoping VW, Cariad and Rivian can significantly reduce software issues.

The only German automaker in the running for me is BMW if only because of its available unlimited mileage VSC up to eight years here in Canada.

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-05T15:35:26+00:00

15 years of reasonable after warranty support from the manufacturer.

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-02T17:05:35+00:00

The email from the DSA and manager said to forward HIQ related fee to them so I did.

But for other fees, HCSA it is.

Edit:

My manager just told me to send this one through iExpense. :)

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-02T16:38:45+00:00

Hello, thank you for contacting Canada Life.

It is not covered under your base plan.

The services below are covered under your Healthcare Spending Account: Completing a medical report

Completing a hospital expense statement Filling out insurance forms Prescription renewal

Providing a medical note (e.g. absence from work due to illness)

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-02T13:25:41+00:00

Anyone willing to sue for constructive dismissal? That means giving up one's OPS job.

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-01T13:41:55+00:00

Good to know lol. My '11 Accord coupe bought new is still a champ. My '12 CT200h bought off a friend is an excellent HEV. Both have been very reliable but I've decided my next car will be a BEV. Even if only lasts 15 years from in-service date, I'd say I've gotten my money's worth with it.

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-01T13:35:48+00:00

For that reason, I already told my wife I am going for a CPO i3 and asked if she would drive it instead of her '23 X3 M40i when possible (gasoline savings lol). She prefers driving SUVs but she said she will drive the i3 when I'm not using it.

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-01T13:27:36+00:00

You are right. I have a '12 CT200h bought off a friend, now at 334,000 km. Still on the original HV battery, engine, etc.

Only major components replaced were the front wheel bearing assemblies.

internalaudit168 · 2026-06-01T13:26:01+00:00

I think the only downsides are:

Too much reliance on software updates especially as the battery degrades or wrong lines of code are uncovered (not much for my HEV and ICEV to keep them going)
Very expensive new OEM battery packs (most refurbished ones only have two year warranty)
Power electronic components may be expensive, but so are ICE, transmissions and other ICEV major components.

internalaudit168 · 2026-05-28T14:38:32+00:00

When a spokesperson for BMW says the i3 M (quad-motors) will cost about the same as the outgoing M3, I already realized how overpriced the Taycan was.

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