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Sure, but you have to buy a truck to put it in. If you don't want a super truck that runs on electrons, you can pick up one of these gas burning equivalents:
https://www.ramtrucks.com/trx.html For $70k instead of $80k, and spend the rest of fueling up. Different strokes for different folks. |
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I would say that the average price of trucks in the parking lot at my work is between $50-$70K. There are several loaded Escalades as well, and those are pretty much all over $100K.
$100K for a luxury truck that is full electric would appeal to many folks I imagine. Not that expensive as compared to a lot of newer cars and trucks these days.
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10-30-2020, 01:58 AM | #27 |
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The problem with these electric "trucks" is they can't do truck shit. At least I have not seen any specs or tests on what kind of range you get with these actually towing anything. I have seen people test the Model X towing at it's max rated capacity and the range was abysmal. So you will have to charge the thing every couple of miles... not a huge deal until you try parking at the charger with a 30 foot trailer.... My truck new was probably like $80k (obviously I did not buy it new or pay $80k) however my truck can easily tow my 32' trailer (or bigger) for like 500-600 miles on one tank. Then I can easily pull into any truck stop and fill her up in 5min.
Now if they want to call it an electric SUV that's fine. Maybe it can tow a small boat down the street to the boat ramp. |
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Fact is that the majority of new full size truck buyers utilize pick ups in the exact same fashion as a Toyota Camry. This is just fine, and you may not and may actually use the truck features of yours, but you would be in the minority. For anyone who thinks this thing is silly or won't sell - remember that the entire first year production is already completely sold out. So obviously some people want one, lol.
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Personally I'm only interested in a truck for it's truck capabilities. Otherwise I have no desire to drive around in a truck. Although I'm not sure the previous gen Hummers were really trucks anyways? They were like just obnoxiously big SUVs no? Anyways I'm sure it will sell like hot cakes along with the cyber "truck". |
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Speaking of off-roading electric trucks, it seems like Cnet got an exclusive first drive of the Rivian R1T for an 8-day off-road journey. This is honestly one of the electric startups I am really rooting for.
2021 Rivian R1T first drive review: It's going to be a game-changer Some interesting parts of the article. Quote:
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I wonder how tough this thing will be to park seeing that its so wide. wouldn't be ideal for LA lol
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Not a fan of Doug’s but this Hummer actually looks pretty cool imo, roof is sweet
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Current Hummer EV Design Will Change Some Before Entering Production
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Does that make it an incapable vehicle? |
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If you want a truck to do truck stuff then it is an incapable vehicle (obviously I'm assuming since no actual EV consumer "truck" is on the market yet). if you DON'T want to do truck stuff then I'm sure it's plenty capable and based on the stats posted earlier I guess most people don't do truck stuff with their trucks. If I was into show trucks then I certainly like the Hummer over the Cyber Truck except for it's wimpy range compared to the advertised Cyber Truck numbers and higher price. |
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Trailing, camping, hauling tools, equipment, lumber, etc are all what I'd consider truck stuff since I can't do it as well, easily, or even at all with anything other than a truck. And I don't need to spit a wad of chew out after suggesting that either. |
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The post I was responding to said 40% of truck buyers don't even use the bed of the truck. Go buy an F450 dually to show the guys at bed bad and beyond what a bad ass you are. I certainly don't give two shits what you do or drive. Although it seems based on your unfounded outrage you certainly seem to care an awful lot what I think. |
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10-30-2020, 07:16 PM | #42 |
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Yeah me either. I have a truck because I need a truck to tow my RV... otherwise I would not own a truck. It's basically parked unless we are traveling or I need to make a Home Depot run. MAYBE I would consider an SUV but even then... it's just 2 of us so I don't even need that.
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This is the second time GM has reached out to Led Zeppelin for its rebirth of a nameplate.
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