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    BYD, threat to US automakers or the new VW BUG?

    This discussion got me thinking that I should revisit the old numbers and methods used to compare our EV and diesel expense. Those charts I shared were from before we really had much experience, used to project what we'd be looking at. I realize now that a few variables are unaccounted for in...
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    BYD, threat to US automakers or the new VW BUG?

    I think the Bolt was actually closer to $30k for her, new. Still cheaper than most cars. For our situation, the cost advantage doesn't flip till around 500 miles. Then the TDI becomes the cheaper option (chart below). All because of needing to use additional Level 3 charging station rates. Of...
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    Emisar D3AA, custom Triple w new AA/14500 driver w NoPWM

    You think this optic will fit the Lumintop FWAA? That's also a tripple 14500. Frosted optic, super floody. Woud be great to replace it with a more throwy optiic. 17mm D leaves no options I'm aware of.
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    Emisar D3AA, custom Triple w new AA/14500 driver w NoPWM

    Good. Zebralight could use a push. They've been resting on their own laurels for years now. One advantage of a ZL you forgot is the weight. They're very light. If Emisar can make this D3AA as light as the D2––wow. Hopefully Hank can incorporate this new driver into the D2 and make that light a...
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    BYD, threat to US automakers or the new VW BUG?

    Ha! Yeah, diesel has gotten expensive out here. They do more to it to make it cleaner, and it's taxed even heavier. Those are old numbers too. Over $5/gal right now. It hit $7 at one point. Gas is a little cheaper. Not $3.30 though! Electricity rates are also higher now; $0.14 and $0.21. Our...
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    Good Bicycle Forum?

    Hope you can swim!
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    Good Bicycle Forum?

    Get another e-bike. Tie some 2x4s together between the two e-bikes and ride in the middle. Then you'll be the envy of the neighborhood with your e-bike Waterworld-catamaran! They'll start calling you "Costner"!
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    Best fake candles?

    Whats the warmest, cheapest Anduril UI light? Fifteen of those in frosted glass jars! I'm Joking (but not really:))
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    BYD, threat to US automakers or the new VW BUG?

    Without taxes on gas, no doubt it would be cheaper to run a ICEV. Especially where I live. But I could say the same about electricity costs, taxes, or many things. Here are the numbers we ran for our specific situation to figure out the economy of the Bolt against my TDI. The first is for...
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    BYD, threat to US automakers or the new VW BUG?

    85 MPG.... Wow! I can see how that would change the calculus. I've tried to figure out a method to figure out at what point diesel is more polluting than gas, but to no avail. Feels like and apples to oranges comparison, and different delegations value the harmfulness of gas vs diesel...
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    BYD, threat to US automakers or the new VW BUG?

    Unknown to my GF at the time of the Bolt purchase, some EVs do charge faster/slower than other EVs. She bought one on the slower end of the spectrum. We've looked into the issue, and your right; the consensus seems to be the 20A 240V in our place caps charging to 60% in 11or 12 hours best case...
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    UnOfficial Zebralight Modification Options.

    I'm soliciting suggestions for an emitter swap on a couple Zebralights. Specifically, I'd like to change out the Cree XP L2 emitters on two AA headlamps. An H53fc and an H503w. I'd like to use a Nichia 519a 5000K dedomed, but not even sure if that would be compatible. These lights have been...
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    BYD, threat to US automakers or the new VW BUG?

    It's a Bolt (my mistake). Economy model. Not a very fast charging EV, but a good little car. Charger is the one that came with the car. It's specked to take 14 hours with a 20A 240V outlet at 100% efficiency. Reality is aprox 20 hours. Definitely not 32A, but guessing the increased home charge...
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    BYD, threat to US automakers or the new VW BUG?

    No hills, no problem! Though I bet the two speed hub gets you over some grades. My Schwinn cruiser was useless for all but the flattest roads. I didn't know any of that about the beach cruiser history. Makes perfect sense. The bottom bracket +forward is subtle, but does make it look a bit more...
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    BYD, threat to US automakers or the new VW BUG?

    Many short vehicle trips could definitely better be replaced with bicycle rides. Especially in urban areas. I think we run into the same problems of culture and infrastructure. Old age, disability, and laziness are also probably preventative, but I think the main hindrances are roads and...
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