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PowerPoint Performance Bump

kWh/100 mi - this is the cost to operate the car. Suddenly, the Luicid gained an 8% advantage
range miles - changed only 1 mile
2025 vs 2024 model years - what did they do?
- Same gross weight ... Huh? Any mechanical or aerodynamic changes should change weight.
- Lucid reduced battery from 88 kWh to 84 kWh!

What they did is "sandbag" the battery capacity which increased the apparent efficiency, kWh/100 mi. But it is the same battery in a car whose weight did not change. The clue, they didn't change the estimated miles. A more efficient car should increase the range.

If Lucid reported a change in the vehicle such as; more efficient electronics; motor; weight reduction; or drag reduction; no problem. But Car and Driver and Motor Trend do not report any design changes. It looks like Lucid...

bwilson4web Feb 26, 2025 Read More Replies: 2

Stellantis Level 3 ADAS

"Stellantis has introduced STLA AutoDrive, an advanced autonomous driving technology offering hands-free, eyes-off driving up to 37 mph. The new SAE Level 3 system is designed for ease in dense urban traffic, enabling drivers to engage safely in activities like watching a movie, reading, or catching up on emails."
Stellantis Unveils New Hands-Free and Eyes-Off AI Driving Tech – DNyuz

Trollbait Feb 25, 2025 Read More Replies: 11

Toyota just gobbled up billions of EV batteries that GM left behind.

GM backs out of deal with LG for an LG plant that was going to make Ultium cells for GM and Toyota has stepped in and made a deal with LG to keep the plant going and provide Toyota with cells instead.

Get ready for your Ultium powered Toyotas folks!

Isaac Zachary Feb 19, 2025 Read More Replies: 14