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IMO if you're dead set on an EV, then a used 2022 or later Model Y is your best chance at getting something that's both FBT-eligible and…

Getting any form of SUV-sized BEV for $30k is going to be a challenge, and your requirements are pretty stringent. Also - 3 adults and 2…

>Anyone kinda wish there was a basic/budget car brand That's precisely what the current contingent of low-end Chinese EVs are intended to…

Vacuum Wars isn't what it used to be. I no longer trust their recommendations, as their ranking and recommendations jump around too much,…

>At this point I really fail to see why you'd buy a Tesla, especially if you test drive them all and compare features for price The current…

I use the Google Camera app on both phone and watch (I'm on a Pixel). I use Sleep as Android app for sleep monitoring and my wake-up…

Possibly - I have tried using a cheap "fitness band" for notifications, and it had great battery life but it was underwhelming in other…

According to the watch, it's WearOS 4

Buying a car is not a political act, for the average person. It makes perfect sense to buy the best tool for the job.

That might be true, I've never looked into it. I have zero interest in those stats, so I really don't care either way. I'd happily buy a…

I get 3-4 days between charges, including sleep tracking each night. I haven't actually tested the NFC yet (only had it a week or so) but I…

Are those replacement indicator stalks available for fitment to stalk-less Model 3's yet? That's the one thing that would put me off a…

I know it's quite a different-looking product, but if you're after a good quality Wear OS smartwatch with decent battery life, the TicWatch…

> BYD offer much better features for the price Highly subjective - strongly depends on which features are important to you.

Honestly, you're WAY better off buying a near-new used Model 3. But reading further down, it seems you've already considered that option.

To be clear - I have no real issue with road user charges or fuel excise. Roads are expensive to build and maintain, and the people who use…

Fuel excise hasn't been about road maintenance for over 30 years. What's your point?

Yes, the current fuel excise is based on fuel consumption, which is an imprecise proxy for road use. The proposed RUC will more accurately…

Plus, the pink slip only happens in one or two states. Elsewhere, cars can go 20-30 years without a mandatory inspection.

>CO2 is essential for life on Earth Again, this claim is made on a fundamentally flawed premise and is intellectually very dishonest. CO2…

>Water is also produced when burning a fuel. - Another naturally occurring compound essential for life, and also not pollution. It's not…

Sure, I agree it's a bit premature considering the relatively low take-up so far.

>Why dont they just add an excise to the public EV chargers? Because it wouldn't raise any money. Most EV drivers only use public chargers…

>No, CO2 is not pollution. It is a naturally occurring gas essential for life. That's a pretty shallow argument that doesn't hold up to any…

>CO2 is not pollution CO2 from natural cycles is not considered pollution, but creating additional CO2 by burning oil products absolutely…

>Imagine you trying to source a battery, motor, or motor controller from Tesla and getting it to work lol. Good luck with that. There's…

Short answer: They're chasing lost revenue from fuel excise. It's pretty clear that the current federal government is trying to do some…

To purchase new, yes EVs are usually a bit more expensive. But the cost of ownership is usually quite similar over a period of several…

Sounds like a good incentive to use electricity as much as possible then. There has been quite a lot of research suggesting that an awful…

I'm totally okay with that. The RUC can cover road maintenance costs, and the fuel excise can remain as a pollution tax.