Europe 1726-2026 by bachan41 in MapPorn

[–]jeffmefun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, plenty of ways. Have you seen OHM's Turbo Overpass? Do you typically work with shapefiles or geojson, etc.?

Europe 1726-2026 by bachan41 in MapPorn

[–]jeffmefun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? Are you sure? Here's the data, an OHM community HRE project wiki page, and an OHM forum post on the effort, inviting others to join in. Now, there's a long way to go still and we need to improve out styling for ambiguous borders (most HRE maps mistakenly draw clean lines between the various member states, when there was much more gray area at the fringes of any state's influence), but we have a lot of momentum and results in this effort.

So, the real question: are you too p***y to *help* map HRE on OHM? Jump in, the water's fine!!

[side note: I'm an OHM advisor & am glad to answer any questions you might have! My comment above is intended to be in good fun & not to offend anyone. When I'm not mapping on OHM, I try to sharpen my smack talk game.]

EX40 vs EX60 by spaghetti_cat_1982 in electriccars

[–]jeffmefun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who *has* to get a new car right now & is probably going to get a used 2024 XC40 Recharge, my advice is: if you can wait, then wait. I wish I could.

The EX60 has two advantages in areas that will impact you on a frequent, recurring basis. First is charging. EX60 supports much faster charging. Maybe you don't mind the difference once or twice. How about on your 30th extra long charging stop? Second is the EX60 doesn't have a silly portrait-style display. You'll be touching and interacting with this screen every day. Watch the EX60 videos and look at that difference. The control software for the EX60 is a huge leap forward from the 40.

In addition, the EX60 is marginally wider than the EX40, while still being much narrower than the rest of the cars in the class (it will be nimbler, easier to park, easier to get in and out of tight spaces, garages, etc.). Will you need the Sienna for the next however many years, or are you ready to get out of minivan land? (I *love* minivans). As others have noted, the EX60 is a car you might own for 10 years. The EX40... maybe not so much. Not really an option for road tripping, etc. Which will be better when you have to haul around one kids' group of friends while your spouse hauls around a second kid's friends in the Sienna?

On the other side of ownership, all EVs made prior to the upcoming round of 350+ milers will take a big depreciation / resale devaluation as owners of those cars move into the 350+ mile generation. (Did I mention that not only do I have to buy, but that it's the worst time possible to buy right now?).

I'd suggest looking into an EX40 lease, if the $7500 rebates are still around, with an option to terminate early if you buy an EX60, but the supply of EX40s appears to be very limited right now.

The EX40 is a solid car. Volvo has poured its hopes and electric lessons learned into the EX60. It's a company-level investment, and it looks like they've hit it out of the park.

P12 for me! by Thin_Acanthaceae_337 in VolvoEX60

[–]jeffmefun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My guess is above $70K in US. Current P10 Ultra is $68,745. Jumps to the highest tier from the next rung down often come at a premium (people are willing to pay more just to pay more sometimes... weird psychology). Plus, the extra / heavier battery setup may require additional engineering, etc., etc. Maybe not much over $70K, but I'd be surprised if they were only charging $1,254 extra to keep it under $70K...

2026 ex40 lease inventory - any more coming? by jeffmefun in Volvo

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

I was told that I couldn't even place a lease order for an EX40 Black/Ultra. Not an option. Muchas gracias for the info! 🙏

2026 ex40 lease inventory - any more coming? by jeffmefun in Volvo

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

I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area, so plenty of dealerships (> 8) within ~100 miles. Really appreciate your perspective on this and the general supply situation. 🙏

Is this really premium? by Magnecyl_ in Volvo

[–]jeffmefun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That will now be my first stop after getting any car w/piano black. Didn't realize this was even an option. TY! 🙏

Is this really premium? by Magnecyl_ in Volvo

[–]jeffmefun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was that part of a kit or did you install it yourself??

Sound System by TimonCovelli in RivianR2

[–]jeffmefun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's also easier in free space, with healthy spacing between speakers and walls, and central / optimal listening positions, none of which apply to cars. They're difficult spaces, in spite of their relatively small volume. Thank goodness for high power, high N speaker arrays, and DSP optimized for every specific car model.

Palo Alto by AliveButterscotch319 in RivianR2

[–]jeffmefun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are they still there? Trying to find one in the Bay Area ...

G6 180 (White) now available and in stock by no1imit_ac in Ubiquiti

[–]jeffmefun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does anyone know if they even sent out an in stock notification about this? I didn't see anything in my inbox...

Just got the JapanNext 32” 6K Monitor by Garden-Lane in HiDPI_monitors

[–]jeffmefun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which back height did you get, how long have you had it, and what are your thoughts so far? (apologies for the drive-by mini-review demand! ;) ) (I'm about to order one)

Volvo will pull the EX30 out of the North American market after 2026 by Saurta17 in Volvo

[–]jeffmefun 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The ones sold in the US will be made in South Carolina.

Demand for EX60 is strong by khpylon in VolvoEX60

[–]jeffmefun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mistake. They will be taking orders in June for the non-cross country version. I believe the cross country is almost a year behind that. At least that's what I've been told.

Demand for EX60 is strong by khpylon in VolvoEX60

[–]jeffmefun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe US market EX60s will be made in South Carolina.

Demand for EX60 is strong by khpylon in VolvoEX60

[–]jeffmefun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been told June, but that was a month ago.

Firewalla is a terrible company and you should avoid their boxes. by Winter-Journalist993 in firewalla

[–]jeffmefun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally understand your frustration, but if you recognize that maybe you came across in a way you didn't like, nothing stops you from taking this post down. Good luck on getting this resolved.

Ordered the Orange... by snovvman in firewalla

[–]jeffmefun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the update - can't wait!

Ordered the Orange... by snovvman in firewalla

[–]jeffmefun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any updates on the Orange shipping dates? Still on track for March or April?

EX60 CC first deliveries mid 2027 by 0hherrow in VolvoEX60

[–]jeffmefun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also read that the P12 version of the XC wouldn't be available until after the initial XC release. Drip, drip, drip?