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https://electrek.co/2023/04/21/tesla-update-4680-battery-cell/

I read this and I think: "Where is Toyota?"

If it wasn't that:
1) Musk
2) questionable mechanical reliability
3) questionable marketing strategy about $15k beta software
4) they all look the same and they haven't changed their appearance in years
5) they got away from all buttons and stalks in the name of...saving money at the expense of safety and customer convenience (very personal opinion on this one, I admit - I have never driven a Tesla).

I would buy a Tesla.

An article from 2022 but I haven’t seen it posted here.

Survey: Price and Range, Not Gas Prices, Dominate Worries About EVs

Unknown to me, an acquaintance introduced an unscrupulous mechanic then both looted original Toyota Prius vehicle part’s and may have damaged hybrid system/s.

Mechanic says I need new brake’s and rotors (less than a month after a NYS Inspection), acquaintance confirmed & say’s he will purchase my brake’s & rotor’s. Mechanic say’s to my acquaintance because we’re friends, I’ll only charge you $100 for labor. I thought labor included too? I said to my acquaintance, I can’t accept, he’s insisting and with that he has no ulterior motives, he’s a nice guy who recently came into some money and want’s to help. A day was set for the brake’s and rotor’s.

The brake job was done. The following day, a noise is heard from the rear passenger wheel area. I called the mechanic, he asked that I let things settle and if noise continues to get back to him. Shortly thereafter, an alert, check engine light came on. I pulled into a full service station and the girl shuts it off. I call...