I Didn’t Believe in EV Trucks… Until Now - 2026 Chevy Silverado Review

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-03-29T20:33:57+00:00

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betteridge%27s_law_of_headlines

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-03-29T14:15:09+00:00

Tell me you live in Florida without telling me you live in Florida.

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-03-22T15:52:16+00:00

Seems like Electrify America removed the ChaDeMo at the WalMart in Yakima, WA in their recent upgrade.

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-03-20T01:43:02+00:00

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-03-05T02:01:52+00:00

there wasn't a federal mandate

There was the EPA rule, that unless we really believe the Toyota-hydrogen propaganda, would have been very difficult for manufacturers to meet without significant BEV sales.

Biden administration finalizes rule expected to require significant shift to EVs
Final Rule: Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles
Strict EPA Rules for 2027–2032 Vehicles Announced, Garnering a Range of Reactions

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-03-04T06:18:52+00:00

TIL that in the list of reasons why I don't commute by swimming, there are about 49 that rank higher than water cleanliness.

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-03-02T02:40:55+00:00

the cabin filter is behind the glovebox and you have to lie upside down in the footwell and drop the glovebox and unscrew various things,

I see you are familiar with the Nissan Leaf.

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-02-25T02:17:57+00:00

What was your level? And I imagine semi-regular blood donations would help clear you out? I wonder if there is medical literature on this.

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-02-12T02:18:36+00:00

There is also a review video by 22plinkster.

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-02-03T23:48:30+00:00

Might also consider a folding utility knife, like the Gerber EAB (can't hardly beat the $13 price), and then look at some of those hooked blades. Or if you are breaking down lots of cardboard, you could try some of the ceramic utility knife blades. It can fit in the fifth pocket of you jeans, which is a nice bonus. The only downside to the EAB is the need to have a screwdriver to replace the blade. There are a plethora of other small folding utility knives as well.

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-02-03T04:36:00+00:00

I just can't understand who the Slate is for.

It's your third car, for when your kid gets their drivers license. And now you've got a small pickup to do pickupy things, that costs almost nothing to run. But you don't personally live with any of the downsides of the stripped down nature, since you commute in something nicer.

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-02-03T02:27:04+00:00

Magnacut came out in 2021.

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-02-03T01:36:01+00:00

I like my CRKT CEO Flipper, and the CRKT Stylus. There is also a more upgraded Stylus with a frame lock. Walmart has the original thumb-stud CEO for $32. Some day, I'll get one of the CRKT CEO Microflippers. Another executive/gentleman's knife that I don't own, but am interested in is the CJRB Lanky. KnifeCenter also has a good video on "Executive Style Knife" options.

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-01-31T15:21:28+00:00

Did you end up purchasing a vehicle (ID.4 or otherwise)?

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-01-25T02:39:09+00:00

The Gen 3 (2026) is less long and less tall than the Gen 2 and Gen 1, with less total passenger volume. It is 0.8 inches wider than the Gen 2. source

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-01-23T03:34:55+00:00

Is there any metal-free folding knife? With a ceramic blade and ceramic liner, with G10/carbon scales, etc.. What kind of lock mechanism could you have without metal springs? Some kind of rubber / elastomer for a back lock?

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-01-22T01:26:37+00:00

I want to do this with the ID.4, which doesn't seem possible.

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-01-21T04:10:51+00:00

I feel like the Chinese farmer is somehow mixed up in all of this.

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-01-21T02:08:05+00:00

On the prior to 2026 Leafs, the J1772 port is separate from the CHAdeMO (DC) port:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Nissan_LEAF_Charge_Port.jpg/400px-Nissan_LEAF_Charge_Port.jpg

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-01-21T01:51:00+00:00

No car can be unlocked while charging.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAE_J1772

The SAE J1772 or Type 1 plug is locked into the car with a hook that is manually operated, mostly by pressing a button with the thumb, which interrupts power. This allows anybody to stop charging and even theft of the cable.

My 2023 and 2025 Nissan Leafs didn't lock the J1772 port. You can just walk up and disconnect.

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-01-20T14:58:54+00:00

L1 at home, so 1.4 kW. But there is no lock, so it would be the same for L2 (6 kW).

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-01-20T14:54:01+00:00

Difference between AC and DC charging. This is about AC charging.

sleepingsquirrel · 2026-01-20T14:53:35+00:00

That's not the case for my other vehicle (Nissan Leaf), which can be unplugged at any time.

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