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That is probably why you never had an issue. It is very rare for a homeowner to open a outlet and retighten the wire connections. In fact, I suspect 99.9% don't do it. And then the outlet melts, or worse.

If the Gen3 R1 Max moves to 180 kWh, I feel 800V will be necessary to keep DCFC times reasonable. Maybe they will use the R1 to introduce 800V and then eventually move the design over to the R2. @Indy avocado, you raise a great point about cell quality and how that may actually be more...

The main reason I shared the graph is to demonstrate how much weight matters compared to the other resistances that impact efficiency. Weight is the primary reason for acceleration resistance. So of course, weight matters in city driving. On the highway at a steady speed, weight is almost...

11-70% was 32 minutes. 11-80% was 41 minutes. I get it. Not amazing. But really, not bad considering how big the battery is. 32 minutes is a very reasonable time to wait, IMO. 41 isn't horrible, and totally livable. And much, much better than my Mach-e. 11-70% added about 83 kWh. That lets me...

Not sure that is the case for the Gen2 R1. This can be subjective, I guess, as certainly it isn't a 800V truck. I was so frustrated with the horrible charging speed in my Mach-e, but my R1T is totally acceptable. I wish it would be faster, but I doubt it can be much faster and stay 400V...

On a trail, preferably!

Some LLMs are better than others, and yours seems to understand logic and reason. Rolling resistance IS the most important factor regarding tire efficiency. Period. Weight matters, but not as much. Get the Hankooks!

Your LLM is hallucinating. It proves my point and then says it proves your point. LOL. " If these are RivianTrackr user submissions, they are useful but not controlled tests. Different drivers, routes, weather, speeds, pressures, payloads, and software versions make individual results noisy, so...

Sure, but if people believe you, they will waste money on tires that they think will be more efficient but are not. I don't want people to waste their money. Your weight theory does not explain real true fleet data captured by Rivian Roamer, does it? Why do you think this data contradicts...

I put heavier and bigger Hankook iON Evo SUV tires on my Mach-e and they were 7% more efficient than the OEM tires. They were smooth, quiet and handled well in the snow. I loved them. I can't comment on the HT tires since I have not used them, but as a brand, I am a fan of Hankook.

Same with performance. They could use less powerful motors and a smaller, lighter battery, and gain efficiency. And a smaller cabin with a shape like a jellybean would also be more efficient. So? Bigger can be more efficient. Smaller can also. Size isn't the deciding factor.

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That is not "fleet" data. It is a few people driving different speeds over different terrain in different weather. If you don't control those variables (speed, terrain, weather), the data means nothing. And yet somehow, you are drawing conclusions from that data without any consideration for all...

If cost is your concern, then you need to add in the extra cost of adapting to a 400V charger. GM and the Cybertruck splits the pack, but you need additional hardware to accomplish that. I think Lucid and some others use the motor inverter, but that also requires additional hardware. 800V...

Because the 20" isn't better. If smaller is always better, the 20" would be better, right? "Similar" is the key. You can't say they are the same tires when they are different sizes. I am not saying bigger is more efficient. I am saying bigger CAN be more efficient. Smaller can be more...

I am so confused. Did you fail to read all my previous posts? I provided scientific studies of wheel efficiency. You are trying to tie one variable, weight, to efficiency. Nobody who studies wheel efficiency does that. Provide a study from a reputable source that does. And explain why tire...

The 20" tires will never be the same as the 21" tires, even if the brand and model are the same. The sidewall is different, which impacts rolling resistance. The only way you can truly say "the tires are the same" is if you only change the rims, and move the tires from one rim to another...

And the data that contradicts your position. If all tire manufacturers had to do was make a light tire to improve efficiency, it would be done already. And auto makers like Rivian and Tesla would be including super light wheels on their vehicles to improve EPA numbers. Guess what? They are...