Recent content by engineeer

Do you think it's fair to compare 100+ years of gas-powered vehicle production to the relatively nascent, 10-year old EV vehicle production? Were gasoline powered vehicles anywhere near as amazing as they are now 10 years after they were invented? Networks of gas stations as vast? Of course...

My point of reference is driving a PHEV Range Rover, which was a rather enjoyable experience. If more PHEV vehicles drive like that, I don't think it'll be too bad. For those, like you, that prefer gasoline powered vehicles, you can continue to enjoy another 13 years of new, purely gas-powered...

You said "California can't keep its grid up during the summer and winter reliably," which is inaccurate to say the least. I have never once, in 25+ years of living here, heard of the California grid going down in the winter the way Texas' did recently. Power outages in the summer, as I stated...

I suggest you read the actual language: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/board/books/2022/082522/prores22-12.pdf "Whereas, even under the ACC II regulations, remaining internal-combustion engine, or conventional, vehicles may continue to be used on California’s roads well beyond...

Which is not what was being discussed. I was originally replying to someone in Louisiana who is confusing Texas and California.

If you're out in the sticks, then yeah you might have issues. That is a risk no matter which state you're in. Gas vehicle purchases are not outlawed after 2035. "100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles"...

You appear to be confusing us with Texas. With the exception of PG&E being mismanaged and having to do targeted shutoffs, on occasion, in very particular areas on windy dry days for the hottest 1-2 months of the year in order to not start wildfires, the grid is doing just fine out here. I've...

I traded my 2017 4Runner TRD Pro for a ~1 year old CPO 2017 Range Rover Sport Autobiography (SCV8 with 510hp) and have been very happy with the decision. It goes everywhere my 4Runner went off-road (great traction system), is quick (0-60 in 5 seconds), stops well (big Brembos all around), is...

Got it, thanks. Seems highly unlikely that the entire unit would need to be replaced. More realistic scenario is the LED bulb itself burns out and needs to be replaced, which should be much cheaper.

yawn. I'll take that as you acknowledging the absurdity of your post ;)

Is that for the LED bulb itself, the entire headlight assembly, or something else?

Ever price a modern suspension? They are crazy expensive I'll stick with my leaf springs front and rear and have my brain rattle out of my skull. Ever price an airbag? They are crazy expensive I'll stick with busting my face open on the steering wheel in a crash and hoping for the best. Ever...

Given how expensive the TRD Pro front grill is (just plastic) and how expensive the navigation/head unit is, I fear that these LED headlights won't be a simple drop-in and they won't be inexpensive.

It's 2021, more than 2 decades after HID/LED headlights were introduced, and the $50k 4Runner is just now getting headlights that aren't utter trash? That's absolutely embarrassing. They probably updated it because it's a small "oh look we did something to it!" and it will help prevent lawsuits...

When was the last time you heard of memory seats or park distance controls breaking? They're pretty simple things. Also note that these features potentially breaking does nothing to immobilize the vehicle. Best case you get to use helpful features. Worst case you go from having the feature to...