EV sales slowing, GM and Toyota see more hybrids now

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Tesla Model Y Owners Find Cooling System Cobbled Together With Home Depot-Grade Fake Wood

The world's most valuable automaker, ladies and gentlemen.

www.thedrive.com

My guess that didn’t leave the factory like that but I wouldn’t put it past a mobile ranger or service tech. Tesla delivered 1.8 million vehicles last year. If this was wide spread (n>50) we would know.

 

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My guess that didn’t leave the factory like that but I wouldn’t put it past a mobile ranger or service tech. Tesla delivered 1.8 million vehicles last year. If this was wide spread (n>50) we would know.

Not sure. How many model y owners remove the frunk plastic to reveal this? Note that this is a 2020 article so hopefully it's supported better now.

 

[3fordasho]

And tires? At $1200-1600 a set, every 10k-12k miles, this adds up quickly.

Just rotated tires on the 2023 model Y, 14,400 miles, 7-8/10ths on the fronts and 6-7/10ths on the rear. Surprised the non-steering end is wearing faster and I am not hard on the accelerator pedal. Should have rotated sooner to get a bit more life but so far I am not disappointed with the tire wear. These are the factory 19" tires on a dual motor car. These tires run about $300 ea.

 

[3fordasho]

Not sure. How many model y owners remove the frunk plastic to reveal this? Note that this is a 2020 article so hopefully it's supported better now.

I have not removed the frunk plastic but did just have the model Y up on the lift to rotate tires. Not much to see under there as 90% is covered by a under belly tray. With the wheels off everything looked well put together in the four corners, no cobbled together stuff here.

 

[sloeffle]

I'm surprised that we have not seen more enterprising independents adding EV charging at gas stations and convenience stores. Thinking some 7-11s, Pilot gas, etc. This is being done in Colorado with apparent success.

Sheetz just built a brand new gas station ( sigh ) by me and I was surprised that they didn't put any DCFC chargers in. There's plenty of room on the side of the building to have a few of them. My guess is, there's more money to be made off of fast food than charging.

There's a Tesla charging station about 10 miles up the road from me and it's right next to the highway.

 

[DBoon]

Sheetz just built a brand new gas station ( sigh ) by me and I was surprised that they didn't put any DCFC chargers in.

I've been to a few DCFC at Sheetz in Pennsylvania.

 

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Someone really has a gas company called "Sheetz"?

 

[stoveliker]

Yep, a small chain.

Sheesh

🤣

 

[DBoon]

Someone really has a gas company called "Sheetz"?

ok, steady yourself, one of their competitors is called "Rutters"

 

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ok, steady yourself, one of their competitors is called "Rutters"

No Sheetz!?