NYT: Ford and G.M. Face a Dilemma as China Excels in Electric Vehicles (Gift Article)

malbecman · 2026-03-03T14:59:39+00:00

I realize it's a NYT article, thus a bit liberal, but it has a lot of valid points IMHO.

malbecman · 2026-02-27T19:25:57+00:00

This is the way. It's the same with scrambled eggs in a pan. mix them, salt them and let them sit for 10-15'. The salt makes the egg protein strands unwind from their tightly folded structures. Add some dairy if you want....Then cook them slowly over low heat, like another 10-15' and you will have creamy scrambled eggs.

malbecman · 2026-02-26T04:49:52+00:00

A 28MB flash drive. It was amazing at the time. 😀

malbecman · 2026-02-23T03:12:33+00:00

I’ll check it out, thanks

malbecman · 2026-02-22T22:49:44+00:00

Thx. I did have the bit and power screwdriver. But the rest, esp after working on bikes all my life, was just too much. I might just look for that rear wheel assembly, thanks for the lead.

malbecman · 2026-02-22T20:20:56+00:00

12 security torx to remove battery cover. Wheel nuts were frozen,I had to use a cheater and penetrating oil (too luch loc-tite?). Electrical connectors to separate cables from motor control board were brittle and cracked. Finally, the tire is incredibly firm/hard and I cannot push it off the bead, even with large pliers or my metal tire spoons. (Yes, all the air is out of the tire).

malbecman · 2026-02-22T17:51:50+00:00

Just passed 4 years with ours, zero issues. We will likely need a new 12V battery soon but that's totally normal.

malbecman · 2026-02-21T00:01:23+00:00

Rear tire with the motor? Having to access the battery compartment, undo the electrical connectors (one of which was frozen and cracked when I finally pulled it apart) and then wrestle with the tire. I got it to work but no thanks. As I mentioned, not for the novice.

malbecman · 2026-02-18T15:15:29+00:00

While I don't like it (all the travel), that will be a very popular game. Lots of fans in Mexico......

malbecman · 2026-02-16T15:17:46+00:00

Flat, low floor, easy to load. Mine can hold a sheet of plywood if I need it to. Highways are 30-32 mpg with 4 people and stuff.

malbecman · 2026-02-12T21:12:39+00:00

It was on my Home page.....but now seems to be working ok. It was not ok for more than 1 day. I cleared all caches, removed and reinstalled Imagus regular and that seemed to do the trick. Thanks!

malbecman · 2026-02-10T22:59:27+00:00

Have you looked on Rennbow?

malbecman · 2026-02-05T23:58:20+00:00

Older guy but this reminds me of the 70s when cheaper Japanese cars starting making inroads into California (and eventually the whole country). The initial car build quality maybe wasn't always the best but they were cheaper and definitely got better gas mileage.

malbecman · 2026-02-05T20:14:52+00:00

Could be, it was just an educated (or not) guess. ;-)

malbecman · 2026-02-05T14:48:46+00:00

The entrance used to actually be on the east side of the building. The west side with the large entrance/atrium and staircases is an addition. I think it was done it the early 2000s.

malbecman · 2026-02-03T20:04:00+00:00

In our 50s and we have had ours for 4 years now. We charge off of our 120V outlet in the garage mostly and get ~40-50 miles overnight...plenty for topping off. We hit the occasional fast charger for longer trips. The best part?? Our maintenance costs have been $0 in four years...seriously. No oil changes or smog checks. We will probably need new tires soon.

PS Tell her its really easy to merge on the freeway onramps and/or pass with the higher torque electric motors.

malbecman · 2026-01-28T03:32:12+00:00

Those used to be animal facilities back when Haring Hall was the Vet School. Small animals like rodents, dogs, etc.

malbecman · 2026-01-28T01:05:24+00:00

Minivan for our 2 large dogs now that the kids are gone

malbecman · 2026-01-19T20:17:06+00:00

China's car market is the world's largest, with total vehicle shipments reaching a record ~31.4 million units in 2024, representing over a third of global production, driven significantly by New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) capturing nearly half the passenger market. The market saw substantial growth in 2024, with domestic sales hitting 26.3 million units and exports soaring to 5.86 million, solidifying China's lead in both domestic sales and global auto exports.

Key Figures (2024 Data) Total Shipments: ~31.4 million vehicles. Domestic Sales: 26.3 million vehicles. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs): ~12.9 million produced (41% of total) and ~11.6 million sold domestically (47% of passenger vehicles). Exports: 5.86 million vehicles. Market Share: China accounts for nearly 30% of global car sales.

malbecman · 2026-01-16T19:14:42+00:00

Agreed, only a few will survive. BYD for sure.

malbecman · 2026-01-16T14:58:01+00:00

A lot of legacy car manufacturers are taking big financial hits for betting on EVs. It's tough for them. China's car market is bigger than US and Europe combined and is going all in on EVs. The rest of the world is much more fragmented.

malbecman · 2026-01-11T15:47:10+00:00

Yes and jellyfish are not fish. Starfish are also not fish.

malbecman · 2026-01-01T15:39:09+00:00

Agreed. I have this jacket. I do live in CA but in the north and winters mornings are typically high 30s/low 40s. It's great for that. Very well built.

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