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  1. Zythryn replied to the thread 54 organizations demand Toyota shift to EVs globally as new CEO steps in.

    The subject of this thread isn’t what the article says. The request is for Toyota to phase out the internal combustion engine. EVs are...

    Apr 1, 2023 at 12:26 PM

  2. Zythryn liked Trollbait's post in the thread 54 organizations demand Toyota shift to EVs globally as new CEO steps in.

    Wouldn't that just end up like Toyota when insisted someone else pays for hydrogen infrastructure; an expensive car they couldn't sell...

    Apr 1, 2023 at 12:11 PM

  3. Zythryn replied to the thread New EV rules mean fewer models eligible for tax credit.

    If Tesla doesn’t shift the battery production to the USA (or free trade partner), the Model 3 Standard range should qualify for half of...

    Apr 1, 2023 at 6:08 AM

  4. Zythryn replied to the thread New EV rules mean fewer models eligible for tax credit.

    I expect better from Forbes. The standard range Model 3 is the only one that uses Chinese CATL batteries. Which actually is exactly what...

    Mar 31, 2023 at 8:24 PM

  5. Zythryn replied to the thread New EV rules mean fewer models eligible for tax credit.

    I don’t believe that is true. Other than the Standard Range Model 3 with LFP cells, the battery requirements should be met. The Model 3...

    Mar 31, 2023 at 8:02 PM

  6. Zythryn liked john1701a's post in the thread From Prius to bZ4X.

    2 of those dealers purchased inventory from the coast and had them shipped here. That's why a vehicle with only 12 miles on it is...

    Mar 30, 2023 at 7:52 PM

  7. Zythryn replied to the thread From Prius to bZ4X.

    I went looking as well. It appears there are 6 in the metro area, 5 available for sale. This is excellent, I hope they do well with them.

    Mar 30, 2023 at 7:29 PM

  8. Zythryn replied to the thread From Prius to bZ4X.

    That is awesome John, congratulations! Where did you manage to get one? I didn’t think they were available in non-carb states?

    Mar 30, 2023 at 6:50 PM

  9. Zythryn liked Mendel Leisk's post in the thread Car affordability in 2022 and beyond.

    Some thoughts on how to deal with a commodity that while necessary, has become overly costly: 1. Look for alternatives. 2. Use it only...

    Mar 30, 2023 at 12:34 PM

  10. Zythryn liked hkmb's post in the thread Car affordability in 2022 and beyond.

    This is highly relevant to a thread about cars not being affordable. If people won't buy the cheaper cars available globally to the...

    Mar 29, 2023 at 9:34 PM

  11. Zythryn replied to the thread Car affordability in 2022 and beyond.

    The question wasn’t if one of the less expensive fits your needs, it was if they exist. Those $15k ICE vehicles don’t meet my...

    Mar 29, 2023 at 12:42 PM

  12. Zythryn replied to the thread Car affordability in 2022 and beyond.

    I believe it is. And, there are EVs available in the low $20s (after rebate). As you mentioned, average doesn’t preclude low cost options.

    Mar 29, 2023 at 12:28 PM

  13. Zythryn liked bwilson4web's post in the thread Car affordability in 2022 and beyond.

    There is an Autoline After Hours program scheduled for Thursday: Is the Auto Industry Pricing the Middle-Class Out of the New Car...

    Mar 29, 2023 at 12:22 PM

  14. Zythryn replied to the thread Car affordability in 2022 and beyond.

    Absolutely! The average going up doesn’t mean less expensive options don’t exist. It just means there are more high expense items....

    Mar 29, 2023 at 12:21 PM

  15. Zythryn replied to the thread Car affordability in 2022 and beyond.

    Light resurrection of this thread, which I find an interesting topic. A Toyota exec recently stated they expect the average price of a...

    Mar 29, 2023 at 9:16 AM
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