Used to make mayonaise sandwiches when I was a kid - spread a thin layer on each slice of wonderbread and then put a big blob in the middle.I eat hellman mayonaise by the spoonful.
Used to make mayonaise sandwiches when I was a kid - spread a thin layer on each slice of wonderbread and then put a big blob in the middle.I eat hellman mayonaise by the spoonful.
Charging network down? (Trying to get back on topic)@Airborneguy was supposed to be at my house this week. Didn't make it. Lame.
lol no. I have no idea why he's down here, but we texted back and forth and he was gonna visit. Don't think it is happening now. I think he leaves tomorrow.Charging network down? (Trying to get back on topic)
Wheres doug?
Tomorrow. My last day. Will you be home? I’ll be rushing around but most likely available.@Airborneguy was supposed to be at my house this week. Didn't make it. Lame.
I did indeed. Hiding out in a condo on the ocean in Poipu, Kauai. Drove up to Hanalei today - absolutely beautiful crescent beach there. Back at the condo now, checking into what you miscreants have been up to today.@doug293cz fled the 48. I think there was something about the warrant squad wanting to visit his house?
I saw the pictures, those look sweet, too bad they won't be released here in europeI just dropped a deposit on an ev Scout Traveler for 2027.![]()
Stay on topic, Doug.I did indeed. Hiding out in a condo on the ocean in Poipu, Kauai. Drove up to Hanalei today - absolutely beautiful crescent beach there. Back at the condo now, checking into what you miscreants have been up to today.
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Stay on topic, Doug.
Do you have, or plan to get, an electric rental car?
Editing to add: Not sure how long you're still there, but my wife and I went in May. We were also in Poipu. Not sure if you're doing any aerial tours but we did the Cessna tour with Wings Over Kauai and it was amazing. And I found both Kauai Beer Co and Kauai Island Brewing Company to be worth it, although I preferred the latter. We did the latter before sailing on the Napali Coast dinner cruise, which was also fantastic.
We had to do the Cessna instead of a helo tour because I'm a... well... very large human being. I'm clearly not the one on the left![]()
Different island.Wish I knew about your escape earlier, I would have asked you to give my best to @Dan . Double-P explained why we don't hear from him anymore, and I respect that, but I do miss the guy.
Life is short; have you been saving an imperial stout or something similar for a special occasion? We never know when our last hour is here….drink, be merry and be happy!I'm an enigma. One of those short-lived ones. One of those atomic particles the physicists capture on film. As I'm typing here, I wonder how long I hav
But then again forgetting raises the likelihood of me selling the Tesla prior to being called to configure, which is not ideal.
Good point, but I feel more comfortable with Scout because of its association with Volkswagen. I’d have bought a Rivian long ago, but for my reluctance to risk tying myself to their success or failure.Even if you didn't actually remember, it would seem that if you were truly interested in a Scout,that you'd probably accidentally purchase a Rivian, which would seem to be a very fine choice.
Didn't VW just kinda tie themselves to Rivian?I feel more comfortable with Scout because of its association with Volkswagen. I’d have bought a Rivian long ago, but for my reluctance to risk tying myself to their success or failure.
But the deals you could have!At least you didn't buy a Fisker!
The thing though is it's his part crazy part genius personality that makes the product so great. Without him the cars would be no better then Ford or GM electric offerings if they even existed at all.On the contrary, I have often lusted for a Tesla, however I cannot abide the Muscrat. Perhaps when the Board of Directors finally ‘grows a pair’ and puts their fiduciary duty to the shareholders ahead of a multi-billionaire’s ego…
Virginia instituted a flat additional tax ("highway use fee') on hybrids and EVs more than a decade ago (maybe two?). Then they extended it to any vehicle that gets more than 25 mpg combined. It is based on the average number of miles driven by all vehicles registered in the state. This year, they finally instituted a program that allows you to pay based on your own actual miles driven - right after I renewed the registration on one of my fuel efficient cars. But you have to get a device installed in your car and download an app for your phone. Of course, we have annual vehicle safety inspections in this state, so they already know how many miles every car is driven (that's where the data they use to compute the average comes from).Eventually, all the gas tax will go from per gallon on gas to per mile actually driven. California is reportedly thinking about 30 cents a mile, which is way above what they get from the gas tax.
Not necessarily for all. My state has a flat registration fee for EVs. Many others went this route as well.Eventually, all the gas tax will go from per gallon on gas to per mile actually driven. California is reportedly thinking about 30 cents a mile, which is way above what they get from the gas tax. Will other states follow California’s lead? Will this have any impact on a decision to go electric or not?
https://gosuits.com/blog/california-spearheads-pilot-testing-for-per-mile-tax-system/
This article has a chart that predicts in 20 to 25 years, state gas tax revenue will be reduced $25 to 30 billion each year because of electric cars. Obviously, a milage tax for all will be a reality very soon.
https://taxfoundation.org/blog/state-vmt-vehicle-miles-traveled-taxes/
The article below has more details about the scheme used in Virginia. It indicates for an EV the road tax would be about $124 a year, which seems pretty cheap. I expect that cost to go up substantially.Virginia instituted a flat additional tax ("highway use fee') on hybrids and EVs more than a decade ago (maybe two?). Then they extended it to any vehicle that gets more than 25 mpg combined.
How would the state know how many miles you drove?Eventually, all the gas tax will go from per gallon on gas to per mile actually driven. California is reportedly thinking about 30 cents a mile, which is way above what they get from the gas tax. Will other states follow California’s lead? Will this have any impact on a decision to go electric or not?
https://gosuits.com/blog/california-spearheads-pilot-testing-for-per-mile-tax-system/
This article has a chart that predicts in 20 to 25 years, state gas tax revenue will be reduced $25 to 30 billion each year because of electric cars. Obviously, a milage tax for all will be a reality very soon.
https://taxfoundation.org/blog/state-vmt-vehicle-miles-traveled-taxes/
In New Jersey, the EV fee is $250, which seems pretty reasonable to me. That won’t last long, either the fee will dramatically increase or they’ll go to a per mile tax.Not necessarily for all. My state has a flat registration fee for EVs.
They’ll have annual inspections, if they don’t already have them.How would the state know how many miles you drove?
So you have to let the state inspect your vehicle annually?They’ll have annual inspections, if they don’t already have them.
This is voluntary at present, but could easily be made mandatory:How would the state know how many miles you drove?
Renting for a road trip seems like more trouble than it’s worth. Fast charging and highway driving means it’s not cheaper than gas, and you have the stress of trying to find chargers but it’s not your car that you know well.I was seriously looking at a trip to Olympic park last year, and I really wanted to rent an EV while we were there.
There was enough infrastructure around there that I could probably have made it work. I believe there are EVs that would be fine driving around the places we wanted to check out. I just wasn't sure we could find lodging at places close to both park entrances and charging.
Last I knew 240 plugs for EV charging wasn't a searchable amenity on VRBO.
The next big park trip we plan that requires vehicle rental, I'll be looking for a 4xe.