Recent content by metroshot

Our PHEV has a vacuum sealed tank that keeps the fuel fresh. Never had an issue since 2018 with fuel that doesn't get used at all. Plus once a month it starts up the ICE just to make sure everything works.

My EREV Scout reservation is still not in production....

Very doubtful, based on past slow rollout of the Lightning.....

Thanks for reminding me! I will need to order the H3 battery...

Except Ford EVs. My Mach E has been problem free and with most recalls handled OTA. Last one was the 12v battery recall which they fixed with an update. The only current recall I am waiting for is a rear diff recall which I am not sure if mine is part of it....

That's great accessory add on ! I'd consider that for a business.

Mine has been modified with 2" lift springs, sway bars, and Ford Rally wheels with +4 RFT tires. Tires are run flats much wider than OEM and higher load rating running at 33 PSI. Range hit is about 10% at high speeds.

How much are R2 going for ? Wife is looking at the outgoing Volvo/Polestar 4 EV crossover with a $25,000 discount.

Is yours a 2023 Job 2 with LFP battey ?

I sure hope so because the old NMC batteries on the Lightning and Mach E are pretty slow on a fast charger. Sure they peak but it settles down to much lower rate than other 400V systems can do. I just hope that the 400V new advanced LFP batteries will be able to charge quicker than the old NMC...

Lightning & Mach E standard battery goes 230 miles in the city but less on the highway. 4 years driving EVs - perfect range for me as I stop at Tesla Superchargers on long distance drives, allowing me to stretch, take care of business, and even have a bite to eat. Longer range is nice but...

Yes, 100% correct. LFP is a much better choice for first time EV owners as well as those that practice charging to 100% even on NCM batteries. SOC buffers will still prevent you from truly reaching 100% charge no matter LFP or NCM. Even if the charge indicator shows 100% on the screen, it's...

Should be interesting if the Fathom will be classified as a truck or crossover since the unibody design seems to infer a crossover... Makes a difference when DMV charges for the registration (commercial vs non).

Recent long distance trip yielded something interesting: Increasing tire pressures to 39 PSI on the tires increased range to almost what I used to get before the OEMs got switched out. Ride is stiff, but the range was better. When I got back home I reduced pressure to 33 PSI and comfy, soft...

No - Fathom won't have a gas generator - too expensive and bulky to add onto a small crossover/truck platform. Scout has an EREV planned - I have had a deposit with them for years now and haven't seen one yet. https://www.scoutforums.com/