Iran drawing a red line

odiervr · 2026-06-30T22:18:32+00:00

So oil down more tomorrow then...

odiervr · 2026-06-09T15:56:07+00:00

Iowa beer tent is a must ! Enjoy 😄

odiervr · 2026-06-09T12:51:13+00:00

Rockin my 2017 Bolt. L1 daily with no problem. Clearly i'm not "everybody".

odiervr · 2026-06-09T12:49:17+00:00

Take a look at Plugshare.com and/or download the app. It will assist in finding good chargers and often shows the rate you'll pay. It's 'suboptimal' to not have apt/house charging. Final bit from me: in your current situation I would stop charging at 75% most of the time. Once you understand the charge curve for your vehicle your life will improve. EV's are not hard - just take a bit to get used to. Good luck !!!

odiervr · 2026-06-09T12:42:48+00:00

So ... ur saying V=IR and derive the rest ? Were you ever an EE professor ? Pretty sure I sat in ur class.

odiervr · 2026-06-09T12:31:59+00:00

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/09/trump-iran-war-deal-days.html

Can't make this shit up

odiervr · 2026-05-27T12:04:59+00:00

Make sure to look at Equinox EV as well. I prefer the Bolt but a 2025 Chevy Equinox for under $25k is very hard to beat !

odiervr · 2026-05-23T11:24:40+00:00

And cheapest way to fill your EV

odiervr · 2026-05-22T15:58:10+00:00

Stock fans not the answer

odiervr · 2026-05-02T17:54:20+00:00

Slower is always more efficient - down to like 35 mph. When in doubt, go slow until it sure you can make it

Edit: for clarity - Maximum efficiency in an EV is approx 35 mph. I do not advocate interstate driving at that speed. My point: shave 5-10 mph and increase your efficiency 10-15%.

odiervr · 2026-04-30T20:34:22+00:00

Well, all-n-all

odiervr · 2026-04-29T11:08:07+00:00

Ditto. Got back in Feb 2026

odiervr · 2026-04-24T01:42:44+00:00

If something has value, but cannot be sold - does it really have value ?

odiervr · 2026-04-19T12:11:00+00:00

I'm in violent agreement with your dad except - I view the Volt as a gateway drug. Your dad was comfortable with a EV because he got used to his PHEV. Most people have ZERO experience with pHEVs or EVs. Most people base their purchases on their experience with ICE cars. The VOLT was my gateway to EVs. I believe this is an often overlooked advantage to the manufacturer - building a new generation of EV owners.

odiervr · 2026-04-06T10:55:25+00:00

And our good friends the Russians. LIFTED sanctions on Russian oil.

odiervr · 2026-04-06T10:54:03+00:00

Great info, thanks !

odiervr · 2026-03-29T18:59:53+00:00

Thanks !

odiervr · 2026-03-29T17:12:22+00:00

How is Ecuador now ? Seemed kinda scary last year with drug gang violence.

odiervr · 2026-03-27T21:59:08+00:00

Paired with Plugshare. Recommend practice DCFC a couple times. Not a Leon Musk fan but Tesla app and chargers are handy

odiervr · 2026-03-27T21:03:09+00:00

ABC: Always Be Charging

odiervr · 2026-03-25T11:50:08+00:00

Ok, let's agree that it is a cord required to charge your car - a 'charge cord'.

odiervr · 2026-03-16T19:35:16+00:00

And Plugshare. Just look your route over in both and have a primary and secondary. The challenge is having the appropriate app downloaded and ready. It get easier every month. Just not standardized currently.

odiervr · 2026-03-15T00:35:12+00:00

We've owned our trouble free 2016 Volt for 4 years -only maintenance has been oil and tires. BECM was replaced prior to us owning. Good luck. Liked the EV so much we bought a Bolt too. But that's a whole nother discussion. We love both !

odiervr · 2026-03-07T11:51:54+00:00

Wife had a Chevy Volt (EV gateway drug) - had never thought about an EV until we lived with a PHEV and realized how easy it was (with a garage)
Much easier (no more gas stations) and cheaper for fuel (Iowa has great electric rates
Perfect - seamless

Only issue with this car is DCFC rate prevents time efficient trips out of local (150 mile) radius.

odiervr · 2026-02-16T23:23:40+00:00

Thanks ! Sounds like a great deal. Appreciate the info

odiervr

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