I know a few folks on here do. Have posted pics and relevant info etc.But with the proliferation of threads arguing about how great and economical they are, how many of y'all, especially the noisy proponents own EVs and what are they?

Grit dog,Would building an electric powered trike count? I did that in 2005.

My grandson owns a few RC vehicles. They are battery operatedSorry - couldn't resist.Mike

I have an electric powered lawnmower, It's self propelled.

nickthehunter wrote:I have an electric powered lawnmower, It's self propelled.I have one too, love it! Better yet, my wife likes to use it.;) Grit, I think that other than the nutty Tesla truck thread, most have been started by goobers who just want to whine about EVs. I wish along with their whining they'd come up with some suggestions for alternatives.

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shelbyfv
Explorer
Sep 13, 2022
At least it didn't catch fire and crispy everyone!
Grit_dog
Navigator II
Sep 13, 2022
9 pages now and still no one except Reisender who is singing the praises of EV towing and no one even has an EV truck or tow rig.
My point was clearly made….
Grit_dog
Navigator II
Sep 13, 2022
time2roll wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"Blaming the steering wheel seemed to imply all traffic laws were followed and the wheel was the vehicle defect that created the primary fault."

Seems I mentioned loosing control, think that would cancel your thoughts above. But you read into it what ever suites your needs.
Yes I read into it that if the wheel was round, control could have been maintained and the wall could have been saved.
Otherwise why mention the wheel?

I could totally see that being the case. Pursuant to my post above, you, me, the Tesla driver and literally everyone else have been conditioned and trained since we were toddlers and continue to be that there is a wheel to grab onto where a steering wheel should be.

Same principle, why do you think hydro assist steering is illegal (push pull cylinder like on off road rigs)? Because it does not follow established standards.
Grit_dog
Navigator II
Sep 13, 2022
8.1 Van wrote:
Grit dog wrote:
Yeah, the Tesla accident had to be some whiskey throttle or possibly a malfunction but ida thunk 12V would have posted if it was a vehicle malfunction.
Regardless, I can’t even fathom how a fighter pilot steering wheel is a good idea on a commuter vehicle. Not at all.
Does anyone know if they actually turn like a normal steering rack or are they like 90deg each direction lock to lock?

video

Is Sandwich driving stick wheel like some sort of bro code lingo for Tesla drivers?
I’m still torn between which is worse, half a steering wheel that actually needs to be turned like a traditional steering wheel, or if they made it operate similar to other hydraulic steering setups like a traditional yoke.
Actually surprised this somehow was allowed by the NHSTA.
And my opinion is coming from someone who has driven or operated about 1000% more and different types of vehicles, machines and equipment than the average driver.
time2roll
Nomad
Sep 13, 2022
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"Blaming the steering wheel seemed to imply all traffic laws were followed and the wheel was the vehicle defect that created the primary fault."

Seems I mentioned loosing control, think that would cancel your thoughts above. But you read into it what ever suites your needs.
Yes I read into it that if the wheel was round, control could have been maintained and the wall could have been saved.
Otherwise why mention the wheel?
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Sep 13, 2022
"Blaming the steering wheel seemed to imply all traffic laws were followed and the wheel was the vehicle defect that created the primary fault."

Seems I mentioned loosing control, think that would cancel your thoughts above. But you read into it what ever suites your needs.
time2roll
Nomad
Sep 12, 2022
Cummins12V98 wrote:
I don't get it!!! How do you get he was doing the speed limit from MY words??????

READING IS FUNDAMENTAL!!!
Blaming the steering wheel seemed to imply all traffic laws were followed and the wheel was the vehicle defect that created the primary fault.

About the same as buying an F250 and driving like it was a Corvette just to blame the suspension and tires.

Did you watch the ring video posted? Even in the hairpin turns the hands never changed position of the grip.
shelbyfv
Explorer
Sep 12, 2022
If someone wants to provide me with a Tesla, I'll drive it happily! Or an F250 Tremor....
8_1_Van
Explorer
Sep 12, 2022
Grit dog wrote:
Yeah, the Tesla accident had to be some whiskey throttle or possibly a malfunction but ida thunk 12V would have posted if it was a vehicle malfunction.
Regardless, I can’t even fathom how a fighter pilot steering wheel is a good idea on a commuter vehicle. Not at all.
Does anyone know if they actually turn like a normal steering rack or are they like 90deg each direction lock to lock?

video
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Sep 12, 2022
Grit dog wrote:
Well the point of this thread has been achieved. Most of the Cali save the whales club has responded and no mention of using or even considering an EV for a tow rig. Except Mr. Reisender of course.
Some good discussion about cordless tools. A few put put commuter mobiles. Etc.
Heck, the yappers don’t even own Teslas. Plenty of them out there for sale.
A lot of mouth going around for those that aren’t putting their money there…

Spot on!!!

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