Lol, you really think we'd actually get on you about correcting something like that?

Back on 2027 Bolt, a Munro Live video with GM engineers disclosed a couple of details.  They confirmed battery capacity of 65 kWh is useable rating, and also that making car more affordable was primary goal, hence why they borrowed from other GM EVs.  Braking is now controlled such that driver is not aware between regenerative and friction braking.  This was done to simplify operation and improve efficiency.  Car goes after regenerative braking first if possible and switches to friction when needed.   Also of interest is that bidirectional charging allows for up to 9.6 kW of power to be provided by a 240-Volt inverter powered by car battery.  The V2H capability can be augmented further with stationary battery capacity that can kick in automatically if vehicle is not connected to bidirectional charger at the time that grid power is interrupted.

I bought beginning of Covid, and have just held onto it, reinvesting the dividends.   I guess a "smart" move would've been to sell back when it was like $21, and rebuy when it was lower.  Oh well...

Ford Could Take $2B Loss From Aluminum Supplier Fire   In its Q3 2025 financial report, Ford revealed that between 2025 and 2026, it expects the Novelis fire to cost it around $1 billion or less, but that's after it offsets that loss with boosted output next year. For 2025, Ford has adjusted its EBIT (earnings before tax and interest) headwind to between $1.5 billion to $2 billion as a result of this incident, and also adjusted its free cash flow headwind to between $2 billion and $3 billion in the fourth quarter due to the Novelis fire.

I have 35 gallons but closer to only 500 miles of maximum real driving range at highway speeds.  The only advantages I’ve experienced over the years were making it easier to avoid high gas prices in some areas/states, and also allowing me to drive through the night between roughly 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM when gas stations feel too isolated.  Fueling at 2~3 AM feels unsafe to me.  Obviously driving through the night not very wise either, but I’ve had to do it in emergencies a couple of times.  I would not mind having a little less range, but on an ICE vehicle I would not want less than 400 miles or so at highway speeds.

Someone needs to tell Jacques Nasser about how good Ford Pro is doing.....and how much better it COULD be doing if he didn't dismantle Ford Heavy Truck.

Most likely, providing GM greater incentive to stop the bleeding.  Doesn’t necessarily mean Ford can’t benefit from doing the same though.   My guess is that Ford is willing to take a loss on E-Transit sales for marketing gains, or bragging rights, and also for Ford Pro associated earnings.  There’s probably more to E-Transit financials than we see on surface.  IMO if E-Transit were primarily for private or personal use, Ford may have discontinued already due to low sales.

Best price I saw yesterday just north of Houston.  Quite a few options within 10 cents higher.      

Excellent news to keep in mind when kvetching about recalls.  They’re definitely getting better.

The 36 gallon tank was an option that I wouldn’t have ordered but it is nice to have.     I grew up driving full size trucks.  New ones are super comfortable, can seat 3 large guys easily in the rear seat.  I’ve carried 1K-2K lbs of mulch and stone and I regularly carry 10 foot lumber.  I towed my golf cart to the factory on a heavy trailer for repair like it wasn’t there.   I get 21 mpg city and 26 highway, it tows or hauls everything I would ever need, it’s super comfortable and it fits in my garage.  Cost is the only downside but I paid $37k before inflation hit.